Loss of Contact with New Hezbollah Leader Amid Israeli Strikes

Loss of Contact with New Hezbollah Leader Amid Israeli Strikes

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Reuters reported that intensive Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut had hindered rescue efforts following a suspected attack that may have killed Hezbollah's potential new leader, Hashim Safi al-Din. According to three Lebanese security sources...

Israeli Military Prepares for Major Strike on Iran

Israeli Military Prepares for Major Strike on Iran

Israeli military sources indicate that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are gearing up for a significant offensive against Iran in response to recent missile attacks launched by Tehran, according to a report by the Hebrew newspaper Haaretz. An Israeli military official, speaking to AFP on the co...

One Year On: Key Developments in Israel's Ongoing Assault on Gaza

One Year On: Key Developments in Israel's Ongoing Assault on Gaza

On October 7, 2024, the first anniversary of Israel's continuous assault on the Gaza Strip will be marked, a conflict that has left the region in ruins and has been described by UN officials as "devastated and unlivable." Since the onset of this offensive, Israel has faced allegat...

GCC Emergency Meeting Calls for Restraint in the Region

GCC Emergency Meeting Calls for Restraint in the Region

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi urged for calm in the region, affirming solidarity with Lebanon during this critical period. In his closing remarks following an emergency ministerial meeting of Gulf states, Al-Budaiwi emphasized the need for all parties in ...

Egypt Reports 25% Decline in Suez Canal Revenues

Egypt Reports 25% Decline in Suez Canal Revenues

Egypt announced on Tuesday that revenues from the Suez Canal dropped by 25% in the last fiscal year, which ended in June, largely due to ongoing regional tensions. A report from the Central Bank of Egypt revealed that Suez Canal revenues amounted to $6.6 billion, down from $8.8 billion in the p...

Israel Launches Ground Invasion in Southern Lebanon

Israel Launches Ground Invasion in Southern Lebanon

Israeli forces have initiated a limited ground invasion in southern Lebanon, following intense clashes with Hezbollah militants. The Israeli military reported that paratroopers and special forces began operations in the region after conducting devastating airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's leade...

UAE Reports Sudanese Army Attacks Its Diplomatic Mission in Khartoum

UAE Reports Sudanese Army Attacks Its Diplomatic Mission in Khartoum

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a Sudanese military aircraft targeted the residence of the UAE ambassador in Khartoum, resulting in significant damage to the building. The ministry condemned the attack, labeling it a "cowardly act" and ca...

Israeli Army Confirms Deaths of Hezbollah Leaders in Airstrikes

Israeli Army Confirms Deaths of Hezbollah Leaders in Airstrikes

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Israeli military announced the names of four Hezbollah leaders among the twenty killed in airstrikes targeting the party's headquarters in Haret Hreik, a suburb of Beirut, on Friday. Israeli Army spokesperson Avichai Adraee shared the names on X, stating t...