How a US drone strike in Baghdad could spark a new Middle East crisis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How a US drone strike in Baghdad could spark a new Middle East crisis

Hindustan Times  

A US drone strike killed a senior commander of the Kataib Hezbollah militia group and two other militants in Baghdad on Wednesday night, officials confirmed. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad The strike was part of a US campaign to target Iran-backed militias in the region, following a deadly drone attack on a US base in Jordan last month. The US drone hit a car in the Mashtal neighbourhood of the Iraqi capital, where Wissam Mohammed “Abu Bakr” al-Saadi, the head of Kataib Hezbollah’s operations in Syria, was travelling with two other members of the group, according to two militia officials. “US forces conducted a defensive precision strike against a Kata’ib Hezbollah commander responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region,” the statement read.

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Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon after fire exchanges with Hezbollah that test ceasefire's limits
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon after fire exchanges with Hezbollah that test ceasefire's limits

New Indian Express  

JERUSALEM: Israel unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people on Monday after the Lebanese militant group fired a volley of projectiles as a warning over what it said were Israeli truce violations. New fire exchange threatens Lebanon ceasefire Lebanon's Health Ministry said an Israeli airstrike …

Hezbollah attack drones target Tel Aviv army base as Israel pounds Lebanon
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hezbollah attack drones target Tel Aviv army base as Israel pounds Lebanon

Al Jazeera  

Plumes of smoke have been seen rising above Beirut as Israel strikes city after forced evacuation orders issued for four southern neighbourhoods. Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has said that it targeted an Israeli military base south of Tel Aviv with a swarm of drones “for the first time”, as Israel launched renewed air strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut …

Israeli Strikes on Beirut: Al-Qard al-Hassan Targeted in Financial Campaign
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2 months ago

Israeli Strikes on Beirut: Al-Qard al-Hassan Targeted in Financial Campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Israel launches strikes on Beirut targeting Hezbollah's financial arm, al-Qard al-Hassan. The financial unit plays a crucial role in funding Hezbollah's operations, including payments to operatives and arms procurement. The strikes aim to disrupt al-Qard al-Hassan's financial operations throughout Lebanon, with potential consequences for the organization's financial stability and support for Hezbollah's activities.

Middle East conflict: Explosions in Beirut after Israel warns of overnight strikes
2 months ago

Middle East conflict: Explosions in Beirut after Israel warns of overnight strikes

The Independent  

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A Drone Targets The Israeli Prime Minister's House During New Barrages With Hezbollah
2 months ago

A Drone Targets The Israeli Prime Minister's House During New Barrages With Hezbollah

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING JERUSALEM — Israel’s government said a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house Saturday, with no casualties, as fighting with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Gaza -based Hamas showed no pause after the killing of the Hamas mastermind of last year’s Oct. 7 attack. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in eastern Baaloul …

Hezbollah Drone Strike: A Deadly Evasion from Israel's Air Defenses
2 months, 1 week ago

Hezbollah Drone Strike: A Deadly Evasion from Israel's Air Defenses

Associated Press  

Hezbollah's drones are a fierce and evasive threat to Israel. A single drone struck a mess hall, killing four soldiers and wounding dozens. It's the latest achievement for Hezbollah's drone fleet and has shined a light on Israel's struggle over the past year of war to knock down unmanned aircraft incoming from as far away as Yemen, Iraq and Iran.

More than 60 people injured in drone strike on Israel, say rescue services
2 months, 1 week ago

More than 60 people injured in drone strike on Israel, say rescue services

The Independent  

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Drone strike in Israel wounds more than 60 people. Hezbollah claims responsibility
2 months, 1 week ago

Drone strike in Israel wounds more than 60 people. Hezbollah claims responsibility

LA Times  

Hezbollah rescue workers search for victims Sunday in the rubble of buildings destroyed overnight by Israeli airstrikes in Nabatiyeh, south Lebanon. Netanyahu calls U.N. peacekeepers ‘human shield’ for Hezbollah The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon known as UNIFIL said Israeli tanks forcibly entered the gates of one of its positions early Sunday and destroyed the main gate, and later fired …

Israeli military strike kills top Hezbollah drone commander
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Israeli military strike kills top Hezbollah drone commander

Daily Mail  

The Israeli military said it conducted war games simulating maneuvers in Lebanon after an IDF strike wiped out a top Hezbollah drone commander. Only a short time before his statement, the Israeli military said it killed a Hezbollah drone commander, Mohammed Hussein Surour, in an airstrike on an apartment building in the suburbs of the Lebanese capital. Adding to the …

Explosion reported at US military facility near Baghdad airport ahead of Iranian president’s visit
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Explosion reported at US military facility near Baghdad airport ahead of Iranian president’s visit

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Iraqi security officials said an explosion targeted a site used by the U.S. military next to Baghdad airport late Tuesday, one day before an expected visit by Iran’s president. Iraq’s security media cell said in a statement that an explosion was heard at 11 p.m. at the airport, in an area used by advisers to the U.S.-led international …

U.S. military says drone strike killed leader of Al Qaeda-aligned group in Syria
4 months ago

U.S. military says drone strike killed leader of Al Qaeda-aligned group in Syria

The Hindu  

A drone strike in northwestern Syria on Friday killed a Saudi militant from an al-Qaeda-linked group as he was riding on a motorcycle, the U.S. military and a war monitor said. The U.S. Central Command said in a statement that its forces had killed Abu Abdul Rahman Makki, a senior leader in the group Horas al-Din, or “Guardians of Religion,” …

US military says drone strike in Syria kills a Saudi militant from an al-Qaida-linked group
4 months ago

US military says drone strike in Syria kills a Saudi militant from an al-Qaida-linked group

Associated Press  

IDLIB, Syria — A drone strike in northwestern Syria on Friday killed a Saudi militant from an al-Qaida-linked group as he was riding on a motorcycle, the U.S. military and a war monitor said. The U.S. Central Command said in a statement that its forces had killed Abu Abdul Rahman Makki, a senior leader in the group Horas al-Din, or …

Five pro-Iran fighters killed in drone strike in Eastern Syria
4 months, 1 week ago

Five pro-Iran fighters killed in drone strike in Eastern Syria

The Hindu  

Five Iran-backed fighters were killed on Sunday in a drone strike in Syria’s east, near the Iraqi border, a war monitor said, adding it was not clear yet who was behind the attack. In June, three pro-Iran fighters, including at least two Iraqis, were killed in an overnight air strike in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border, the Observatory had …

The threat Israel didn't foresee: Hezbollah's growing drone power
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The threat Israel didn't foresee: Hezbollah's growing drone power

The Independent  

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Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel

The Independent  

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Drone strike by Yemen’s Houthi rebels kills 1 person and wounds at least 10 in Tel Aviv
5 months ago

Drone strike by Yemen’s Houthi rebels kills 1 person and wounds at least 10 in Tel Aviv

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Tel Aviv on Friday, leaving one person dead and at least 10 wounded in the group’s first lethal strike into Israel. Chief spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the drone was detected by air defenses, but an “error” occurred and “there was no interception.“ People gather at …

Drone strike by Yemen’s Houthi rebels kills 1 person and wounds at least 10 in Tel Aviv
5 months ago

Drone strike by Yemen’s Houthi rebels kills 1 person and wounds at least 10 in Tel Aviv

LA Times  

People are seen through a broken window near the scene of a drone strike in Tel Aviv on Friday. An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Tel Aviv on Friday, leaving one person dead and at least 10 wounded in the group’s first lethal strike inside Israel. The attack in Israel’s biggest city was startling because the drone …

Hamas commander linked to attacks on Israel killed in IDF drone strike in Lebanon
5 months ago

Hamas commander linked to attacks on Israel killed in IDF drone strike in Lebanon

Firstpost  

The Israel Defence Forces on Thursday said that it carried out a drone strike in Lebanon this morning, killing a Hamas commander who was responsible for carrying out attacks, including rocket fire, on Israel Israeli military participates in a drill near Israel's border with Lebanon in northern Israel. Reuters file The Israel Defence Forces on Thursday said that it carried …

Turkish drone strikes in Syria kill 4 U.S.-backed fighters, wound 11 civilians, Kurdish group says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkish drone strikes in Syria kill 4 U.S.-backed fighters, wound 11 civilians, Kurdish group says

Live Mint  

QAMISHLI, Syria — Turkish drone strikes in northeastern Syria on Friday evening killed four U.S.-backed fighters and wounded 11 civilians, the Kurdish-led force said. The strikes on areas held by the U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces came a day after Turkey’s president said his government won’t hesitate to act against Kurdish-led groups in northern Syria if they proceed with …

Hezbollah launches drones at Israel bases in retaliation of fighter's killing
8 months ago

Hezbollah launches drones at Israel bases in retaliation of fighter's killing

The Hindu  

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said it launched drone attacks on two north Israel bases on April 23 in retaliation for the killing of a fighter Israel described as "significant". Hezbollah launched "a combined air attack using decoy and explosive drones that targeted" two Israeli bases north of Acre, the group announced in a statement, while Israel said they did not …

Middle East Crisis: Iraq says outlaws fired rockets at US-coalition base in Syria
8 months ago

Middle East Crisis: Iraq says outlaws fired rockets at US-coalition base in Syria

Live Mint  

Rockets were launched on April 21 from northern Iraq towards a military base in Syria where a United States-led coalition is stationed, Iraqi security forces have said in a statement, AFP reported. Details of the Attack, Suspected Perpetrators The Iraqi security forces' statement highlighted that "outlaw elements" targeted the coalition base with rockets in Syrian territory around 9:50 pm. Rami …

An Israeli drone strikes a car in southern Lebanon and kills a member of Hamas’ military wing
9 months, 1 week ago

An Israeli drone strikes a car in southern Lebanon and kills a member of Hamas’ military wing

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in southern Lebanon near the coastal city of Tyre, killing a member of the Palestinian militant Hamas group and a civilian. Since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in Gaza on Oct. 7, Israeli strikes have killed or wounded several ranking members of the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, as well as its ally …

An Israeli drone strikes a car in southern Lebanon and kills a member of Hamas' military wing
9 months, 1 week ago

An Israeli drone strikes a car in southern Lebanon and kills a member of Hamas' military wing

The Independent  

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An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon kills 2 in one of the deepest hits inside the country in weeks
10 months, 2 weeks ago

An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon kills 2 in one of the deepest hits inside the country in weeks

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — An Israeli drone struck a car near Lebanon’s southern port city of Sidon on Saturday, killing at least two people and wounding two others, security officials said. The strike came as tensions across the Middle East grow with the Israel-Hamas war, a drone attack last month that killed three U.S. troops in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, …

US launches massive drone strike on Baghdad, kills top militia leader linked to attacks on American troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US launches massive drone strike on Baghdad, kills top militia leader linked to attacks on American troops

India TV News  

Baghdad: A US drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for “directly planning and participating in attacks” on American troops in the region, the US military said Wednesday. No civilians killed in attack: US In a statement, US Central Command said “there …

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader linked to attacks on American troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader linked to attacks on American troops

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — A U.S. drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for “directly planning and participating in attacks” on American troops in the region, the U.S. military said Wednesday. It comes just days after the U.S. military launched an air assault on …

U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq
10 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq

NPR  

U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq Enlarge this image toggle caption Murtaja Lateef/AFP via Getty Images Murtaja Lateef/AFP via Getty Images A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed at least one leader of an Iran-backed militia on Wednesday, the Pentagon said. In a nighttime attack Wednesday, the U.S. military "conducted a unilateral strike in …

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters late Sunday, in the first significant attack in Syria or Iraq since the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes over the weekend against Iran-backed militias that have been targeting its forces in the region. The U.S. military launched dozens of retaliatory strikes targeting …

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops

The Independent  

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At least 6 Kurdish fighters killed in drone attack on Syrian base housing US troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 6 Kurdish fighters killed in drone attack on Syrian base housing US troops

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters late Sunday, in the first significant attack in Syria or Iraq since the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes over the weekend against Iran-backed militias that have been targeting its forces in the region. In late January, a drone attack by the same group …

Eye on the Middle East | Killing of US forces in Jordan and Washington’s response present new challenges
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Eye on the Middle East | Killing of US forces in Jordan and Washington’s response present new challenges

Hindustan Times  

On January 28, three personnel of the United States Army were killed in Jordan at Tower 22 — a US logistics outpost near Jordan’s borders with Iraq and Syria used to support the larger al-Tanf garrison in Syria and advise the Jordanian military. This exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran-backed militias in Iraq, however, exposes new fault-lines …

US strikes Iran linked targets after Jordan retaliation: 10 points you must know
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US strikes Iran linked targets after Jordan retaliation: 10 points you must know

Hindustan Times  

In a massive air raid on Iran-backed militants in Iraq and Syria, US Air Force hit over 80 targets with more than 125 bombs in retaliation to a deadly drone strike targeting an American base in Jordan last Sunday, resulting in the unfortunate loss of three U.S. service members. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo The US president, Joe Biden, said the attack …

US launches air attack on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack in Jordan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US launches air attack on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack in Jordan

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The US military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three US troops in Jordan last weekend. The massive barrage of strikes hit more than 85 targets at seven locations, including command …

US launches strikes in response to attack that killed troops in Jordan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US launches strikes in response to attack that killed troops in Jordan

Al Jazeera  

US military struck more than 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria after three US soldiers were killed on Sunday. The United States military has launched dozens of air strikes against targets in Syria and Iraq in the first retaliation for a drone attack that killed three soldiers at a remote US base in Jordan. “At my direction, US military …

US believes drone that killed 3 American soldiers in Jordan was Iranian-made
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US believes drone that killed 3 American soldiers in Jordan was Iranian-made

India TV News  

Washington: The United States has assessed that Iran manufactured the drone that slammed into a US base in Jordan over the weekend, killing three American soldiers and wounding more than 40, four U.S. officials told Reuters. "We're still doing the forensics," Austin US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asked about the matter at a news briefing following the Reuters report, stopped …

US blames Iran-backed Islamic Resistance for deadly drone attack on American troops in Jordan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US blames Iran-backed Islamic Resistance for deadly drone attack on American troops in Jordan

India TV News  

Washington: The United States on Wednesday accused the Islamic Resistance in Iraq of carrying out the drone attack that killed three American troops in Jordan, as President Joe Biden is currently weighing options on a response to the strike. This comes after Iran on Wednesday threatened to decisively respond” to any US attack on the Islamic Republic following Biden's promises …

Why Iraqi militant group Kataib Hezbollah has called off attacks against US troops
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Iraqi militant group Kataib Hezbollah has called off attacks against US troops

Firstpost  

In a sudden twist of events, the Kataib Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group, has announced that it has suspended all its military operations against US troops in the region. The announcement came just two days after three US troops were killed in a drone strike along the Jordan-Syrian border, in an attack which the Pentagon said bore the “footprints” …

Kataib Hezbollah announces halt of attacks on US forces
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kataib Hezbollah announces halt of attacks on US forces

Al Jazeera  

Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah has announced the suspension of hostile operations against US troops as Washington ponders its response to a deadly drone attack that killed three of its soldiers. Powerful element Kataib Hezbollah is the most powerful element in a group called the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which has claimed more than 150 attacks on US forces in Iraq and …

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has made it clear the U.S. will strike back after a deadly drone attack killed three service members and wounded more than 40 at a small base in Jordan over the weekend. On Tuesday, one of the major Iran-backed militia groups, Kataib Hezbollah, announced in a statement “the suspension of military and security operations against …

Drone Attack on American Troops Risks Widening Middle East Conflict
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Drone Attack on American Troops Risks Widening Middle East Conflict

The Quint  

Al-Muqawama al-Islamiyah fi al-Iraq, which translates as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has claimed responsibility for the drone attack. Initially, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq emerged as a response to foreign military presence and political interventions, especially after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq acted as a collective term for pro-Tehran Iraqi militias, allowing them …

Jordan drone strike: Is the US being pulled into another Middle East war?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan drone strike: Is the US being pulled into another Middle East war?

Al Jazeera  

Sunday’s attack that killed three US servicemen was merely the latest chapter in a war Trump started more than five years ago. On Sunday, January 28, The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group that includes the militias Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba among others, claimed responsibility for a drone attack that killed three US military personnel and injured 34 …

How will the US respond to an Iran-backed drone attack killing American troops in Jordan?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How will the US respond to an Iran-backed drone attack killing American troops in Jordan?

ABC  

The White House says US President Joe Biden is "weighing the options before him" after a deadly attack on American troops in the Middle East. Kataib Hezbollah and other groups like it, including the Nujaba organisation, have declared they are working to "resist American occupation forces in Iraq and the region" and are targeting US troops in "response to the …

Enemy drone used to attack US forces in Jordan mistaken for American one, suggests report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Enemy drone used to attack US forces in Jordan mistaken for American one, suggests report

India TV News  

Washington: US forces may have mistaken an enemy drone allegedly launched by Iran-backed groups for an American one and let it pass unchallenged into a desert base in Jordan where it killed three soldiers and wounded more than 40 others, officials said on Monday based on the findings of a preliminary report. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said the US Central …

Enemy Drone That Killed U.S. Troops Wasn't Shot Down Due To Identification Mix-Up, Officials Say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Enemy Drone That Killed U.S. Troops Wasn't Shot Down Due To Identification Mix-Up, Officials Say

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — An enemy drone that killed three American troops and wounded dozens of others in Jordan may have been confused with an American drone returning to the U.S. installation, two U.S. officials said Monday. Explanation for how the enemy drone evaded U.S. air defenses on the installation came as the White House said Monday it’s not …

Report: Drone that killed US troops in Jordan mistaken for US drone
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Report: Drone that killed US troops in Jordan mistaken for US drone

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces may have mistaken an enemy drone for an American one and let it pass unchallenged into a desert base in Jordan where it killed three U.S. troops and wounded dozens more, officials said Monday. The explanation for how the enemy drone evaded U.S. air defenses came as the White House said Monday it’s not looking for …

Drone attack in Jordan complicates Biden’s effort to contain Israel-Hamas war
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Drone attack in Jordan complicates Biden’s effort to contain Israel-Hamas war

LA Times  

President Biden bows his head in a moment of silence for the three American troops killed Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in a drone strike in northeastern Jordan. A statement released Sunday night said it was part of a trio of strikes on U.S. bases in the region and came “in response to the Zionist entity’s massacres against our people in …

Biden says US ‘shall respond’ after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops in Jordan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says US ‘shall respond’ after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops in Jordan

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. “shall respond” after three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured in an overnight drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. Three American troops were killed and “many” were wounded Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in a drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border, …

US carries out airstrikes on 3 sites in Iraq linked to Iran-backed militias blamed for base attack
11 months ago

US carries out airstrikes on 3 sites in Iraq linked to Iran-backed militias blamed for base attack

Firstpost  

The United States conducted strikes against Iran-supported militants in Iraq, responding robustly to the group’s second attack on American troops on Tuesday. The decision to strike in Iraq followed an incident where militants launched two one-way attack drones at al-Asad Air Base, causing injuries to U.S. service members and infrastructure damage. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced in a statement that …

Hezbollah launches drone strike on base in northern Israel
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Hezbollah launches drone strike on base in northern Israel

The Hindu  

Hezbollah said it launched a drone strike at the Israeli army's northern headquarters on January 9 in retaliation for recent strikes in Lebanon that killed top Hamas and Hezbollah officials. Also Tuesday, an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon killed three Hezbollah members, officials said. Hezbollah said the attack was in retaliation for an Israeli strike in Beirut last week that …

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