Saudi MBC group dismisses news director over report branding resistance icons as ‘terrorists’

Saudi MBC group dismisses news director over report branding resistance icons as ‘terrorists’

MBC Group the largest media company in West Asia and North Africa owned by Sadui has fired Musaed al-Thubaiti a news director after the publication of controversial reports that labelled resistance leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas as “terrorists”, triggering huge outrage in the Middle East regions, especially in Iraq. The move was declared after the … Read more

Is Western Union used to fund Hezbollah weapons?

Is Western Union used to fund Hezbollah weapons?

Is Western Union taking part in the funding of Hezbollah’s weapon array? The Jerusalem Post’s investigative journey originates in May, as the Islamic Republic loyalist militia of Hezbollah launched an online fundraising campaign, calling on their supporters to donate money for drones and rockets aimed against Israel. The campaign, detailed extensively on the Qatari … Read more

Hezbollah fueled by captagon trafficking, WSJ report reveals

Hezbollah fueled by captagon trafficking, WSJ report reveals

The captagon drug has led to a multibillion-dollar drug trade in the Middle East that has funded terror groups, fueling the conflict in the region, a Sunday Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report disclosed.  Captagon, described in the report as an “amphetamine-like drug,”  is used among a wide range of groups and individuals, including students, … Read more

Will Israeli strike on Iran military targets lead to further conflict?

Will Israeli strike on Iran military targets lead to further conflict?

Last night, an Israeli fear barrier was broken. In the intricate dynamics of the Middle East, a second round of Israeli strikes in Iran appears increasingly likely. Rockets, missiles, and UAVs—either Iranian-made or Iranian-funded—are launched almost daily against Israel’s home front. The critical question now is: What was the purpose of this strike at … Read more

Three wounded in barrage of 75 Hezbollah rockets launched into Israel

Three wounded in barrage of 75 Hezbollah rockets launched into Israel

Some 75 rockets crossed into Israel from Lebanon, the IDF confirmed on Sunday, following sirens that sounded across the Upper and Central Galilee areas. A woman in her 50s sustained serious wounds, and two aged 21 and 13, respectively, sustained light wounds from smoke inhalation following the sirens that sounded in the Tamra area, … Read more

IDF strikes Beirut following civilian warning to leave area

IDF strikes Beirut following civilian warning to leave area

Israel hit Beruit suburbs with airstrikes during the early hours of Sunday morning, Reuters images of the strikes showed.  Additionally, the Hezbollah-run channel Al-Manar reported on the Israeli strikes shortly afterward, stating that Israel had struck Beruit’s suburbs, along with the area of Baalbek, Zrariyeh, and Al-Jamous. The Reuters images of the strikes surfaced … Read more

White House notified before Israel’s attack on Iran, defense official says

White House notified before Israel’s attack on Iran, defense official says

White House notified before Israel’s attack on Iran, defense official says – CBS News Watch CBS News A defense official told CBS News that the U.S. was given a heads-up in advance of Israel’s retaliatory attack against Iran. The U.S. is not involved in the strikes, but President Biden has been briefed on the situation. … Read more

Israel launches airstrikes against targets in Iran – The Mercury News

Israel launches airstrikes against targets in Iran – The Mercury News

By Jon Gambrell | Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday targeting what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic. Israel’s military described the attack as “precise strikes … Read more

Israel airstrikes Beirut suburbs, warns civilians in area to evacuate

Israel airstrikes Beirut suburbs, warns civilians in area to evacuate

Multiple journalists from a press team were allegedly killed in an Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Hasbaya that took place during the early hours of Friday, the Lebanese news channel Al Mayadeen reported. Footage shows the aftermath of the Israeli attack on a group of journalists in Hasbayya, #Lebanon, leaving several killed or injured. pic.twitter.com/2ZIfAoLFl2 … Read more

Pentagon concerned over Israeli strikes on Lebanese Armed Forces

Pentagon concerned over Israeli strikes on Lebanese Armed Forces

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concerns over reports of Israeli strikes against the Lebanese Armed forces in a call on Wednesday with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Pentagon said Thursday.  Austin emphasized the importance of taking “all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces,” Deputy … Read more