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Iran's Khamenei Says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis Act Independently, Rejects ‘Proxy Force’ Accusations

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected claims that groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act as proxy forces for Tehran. Speaking on Sunday, Khamenei emphasized that these groups operate independently based on their own interests and decisions, while acknowledging Iran’s support for their causes. Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Palestine, and the Houthis in Yemen are often accused by Western nations of serving as Iran’s regional proxies to expand its influence. However, Khamenei dismissed such accusations, stressing that these organizations are motivated by local grievances and ideological commitments, not Iranian directives. #Iran #Khamenei #IranProxies #MiddleEast #Hezbollah #Hamas #Houthis #ProxyForce #IranianPolicy #RegionalConflicts #Geopolitics #IranSupport #IndependentGroups #MiddleEastTensions #IranianInfluence #AyatollahKhamenei Also Read Syria's Future: Insights from the Arab Spring's Democratic Transitions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/syrias-future-lessons-from-arab-spring-nations-011-4022149.html?ref=DMDesc Iran Halts Implementation of New Stricter Headscarf Law Amid Protests Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-pauses-strict-headscarf-law-implementation-011-4018843.html?ref=DMDesc Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmady Arrested For Performing In Online Youtube Concert Without Hijab :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-singer-arrested-performing-online-concert-without-hijab-011-4016049.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~GR.121~

U.S' Direct War With Yemen: Iran-Houthis Vs NATO & Israel | Red Sea Sanctions By Biden

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran and Houthi-linked entities, targeting individuals, companies, and vessels involved in trading Iranian petroleum. The move aims to disrupt revenue streams funding Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. #IranSanctions #USSanctions #HouthiEntities #NuclearProgram #BallisticMissiles #PetroleumTrade #Hezbollah #Hamas #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalSecurity #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read MEA Engages with US Authorities to Clarify Sanctions on Indian Entities Amid Ongoing Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/in-touch-with-us-authorities-sanctions-indian-entities-011-3976289.html?ref=DMDesc Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic Thanks Putin for Gas Supplies and Rejects Sanctions Against Russia :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/serbia-president-thanks-putin-gas-supplies-sanctions-011-3965597.html?ref=DMDesc Former Trump Adviser Charged for Work with Sanctioned Russian Network :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-charges-dimitri-simes-for-russian-tv-work-sanctions-011-3926945.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.194~GR.344~

After the war, Lebanon prepares for Christmas

Relieved after the ceasefire that was agreed at the end of November, which ended almost 14 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese people celebrated Christmas on Tuesday with markets and parades.

Netanyahu Defies Iran’s Warning, Stands on Seized Syrian Soil: ‘IDF Will Remain Until…’ | Watch

In a bold move amid escalating tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a strategic peak in the newly seized Syrian territory. Defying strong warnings from Iran, Netanyahu declared that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will remain in the area until an arrangement ensuring Israel’s security is reached. Joined by key military officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, Netanyahu toured Mount Hermon, a crucial location for monitoring Hezbollah activities in Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in Israel’s military operations in Syria, with the Golan Heights now playing a central role in securing Israel’s borders #Netanyahu #IsraelDefenseForces #SyriaCrisis #MountHermon #GolanHeights #MiddleEastConflict #IDFOperations #IsraeliSecurity #SyrianBufferZone #RegionalTensions #HezbollahSurveillance #BasharAssad #UNCondemnation #RussiaIsraelTensions #MiddleEastUpdates Also Read Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Confirms Troop Presence in Syrian Buffer Zone for Security Reasons :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-occupation-buffer-zone-syria-security-011-4018801.html?ref=DMDesc Turkey Reopens Its Embassy in Syria for the First Time Since 2012 Amid Political Changes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/turkey-reopens-embassy-in-syria-after-2012-011-4015157.html?ref=DMDesc America's Closest Ally in Syria Confronts New Challenges as Sunni Arab Rebels Gain Ground :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/americas-closest-ally-in-syria-faces-challenges-011-4013049.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~

Khamenei Declares Israel’s Doom: ‘Elimination is Inevitable’; Says Hezbollah Cannot be Eliminated

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a bold proclamation, predicting the inevitable elimination of Israel while asserting that Hezbollah remains an indomitable force. In a powerful address, Khamenei dismissed the belief held by the U.S., Israel, and their allies that regional resistance has been weakened, calling it a grave miscalculation. He emphasized that the martyrdom of leaders like Hassan Nasrallah and Yehya Sinwar has not diminished the resistance movement, as their ideology and mission continue to inspire. #KhameneiStatement #IsraelElimination #MiddleEastResistance #HezbollahUnbreakable #GazaStruggle #LebanonResists #IranVsIsrael #ResistanceEndures #NasrallahLegacy #SyriaConflict #PalestinianStrength #ZionistDownfall #RegionalUnity #IranSpeaks #MiddleEastTensions Also Read Israel Closer Than Ever To Hostage Deal With Hamas, Says Defence Minister :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-closer-than-ever-to-hostage-deal-with-hamas-says-defence-minister-4017941.html?ref=DMDesc Israel and Hamas Negotiators Report Progress Towards Ceasefire Agreement After Months of Deadlock :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-hamas-ceasefire-negotiations-update-011-4017831.html?ref=DMDesc Israel Closes Embassy In Ireland, Blames Country For 'Extreme Anti-Israel Policies' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-closes-embassy-in-ireland-blames-country-for-extreme-anti-israel-policies-4016843.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~GR.125~PR.152~ED.103~

UNRWA chief calls Swedish decision to end 'core support' disappointing

For decades, UNRWA has operated networks of schools, medical facilities and other services around Gaza and the West Bank, as well as in neighbouring Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.

Turkish President Erdoğan hosts Lebanese PM Mikati in Ankara to discuss regional issues, instability

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urges the international community to exert pressure on Israel to comply with the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.

IDF Snipers Stunned! Al-Qassam Mujahideen Frees Kidnapped Palestinians; Kills Three Israeli Soldiers

In a bold operation, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, freed kidnapped Palestinians held by Israeli forces during a daring ambush in Beit Lahia, Gaza. The operation resulted in the deaths of three Israeli soldiers, who were shot at close range while fortifying a building. The fighters seized Israeli weapons and liberated civilians held captive inside the structure. This marks another major escalation in the ongoing conflict, with reports of further casualties following additional attacks in the region, including the death of two Israeli soldiers in an explosion in Jabalia. Al-Qassam’s tactics shift, now incorporating martyrdom operations, signaling a new phase in their resistance against Israeli occupation forces. #AlQassamBrigades #HamasOperations #GazaConflict #PalestinianResistance #IsraeliForces #IDFSnipers #BeitLahia #KidnappedPalestinians #AlQassamVictory #MartyrdomOperation #GazaStrikes #IsraeliCasualties #MilitaryTactics #GazaEscalation #HamasMujahideen Also Read Over 45,000 Palestinians Dead As Ceasefire Talks Show Signs Of Hope In Gaza Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/over-45000-palestinians-dead-as-ceasefire-talks-show-signs-of-hope-in-gaza-conflict-4018025.html?ref=DMDesc Priyanka Gandhi's 'Palestine' Bag Sparks Uproar On Social Media: 'She Should Fire Her Advisors' :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/priyanka-gandhis-palestine-bag-sparks-uproar-on-social-media-she-should-fire-her-advisors-4017005.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Soccer Fans Attacked in Amsterdam Amid Rising Antisemitism and Tensions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-soccer-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-antisemitic-violence-011-3981939.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.125~

Israeli strikes kill at least 58 including children in Gaza Strip

Talks for a hostage and ceasefire agreement were underway in Qatar on Sunday, with Hamas said to have provided proof of life for several hostages, according to Israeli media.

Mount Hermon Under Israeli Control? IDF Tanks and Troops Penetrate Deep into Syria’s Quneitra

Israeli forces have reportedly taken control of Mount Hermon’s peak, establishing a new military position overlooking Damascus' southwestern countryside. According to local sources cited by Al Mayadeen, the IDF has been combing the entire peak, seizing military equipment and the wreckage of an Israeli helicopter downed during the 1973 October War. Simultaneously, Israeli tanks and armored patrols have advanced into Syria’s Quneitra countryside, infiltrating the al-Hamidiyah axis toward al-Baath. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have targeted homes and farms in central Quneitra villages while indiscriminately firing on the al-Hamidiyah and al-Hurriya forests. #MountHermon #IsraeliControl #IDFTanks #Quneitra #SyriaConflict #IsraelSyriaTensions #IsraeliOccupation #MilitaryIncursions #StrategicVantagePoint #IDFOperations #MiddleEastConflict #DamascusSuburbs #SyriaUnderSiege #IsraeliForces #GolanHeights Also Read Rawhi Mushtaha, Hamas Govt Chief In Gaza, 'Eliminated' In Israeli Airstrikes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/rawhi-mushtaha-hamas-govt-chief-in-gaza-eliminated-in-israeli-airstrikes-3951135.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Military Chief Signals Potential Ground Operation Amid Escalating Tensions with Hezbollah :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-military-prepares-ground-operation-lebanon-011-3945045.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Military Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Men May Destabilize Netanyahu's Government :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-military-to-draft-ultra-orthodox-men-011-3880659.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~

Netanyahu Provokes Jolani; IDF Refuses to Leave Golan Buffer Zone in Syria | Israel-Syria War Soon?

Tensions are escalating as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensifies his stance on the Golan Heights, provoking Syrian militant leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) have refused to pull back from the strategically critical "buffer zone" inside the Syrian Golan Heights, despite growing international pressure. This decision, signaling Israel’s firm grip on the region, has raised fears of a new Israeli-Syrian conflict. With Syria’s new administration committed to challenging Israeli presence, the region stands on the brink of a larger confrontation. As Israel fortifies its hold over the Golan, the fate of Syria’s fractured leadership hangs in the balance. #NetanyahuProvocation #GolanHeights #SyriaIsraelConflict #IDF #BufferZone #IsraelSyriaTensions #GolanOccupation #AbuMohammadAlJulani #SyrianWar #MiddleEastCrisis #IsraelMilitary #SyriaCrisis #GolanHeightsOccupation #SyriaIsraelWar #IsraeliAggression #SyriaUnderSiege Also Read Bashar al Assad's Wife Asma Seeks Divorce, Plans To Relocate To UK With Children: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-asma-seeks-divorce-plans-to-relocate-to-uk-with-children-report-4023711.html?ref=DMDesc Syria's Future: Insights from the Arab Spring's Democratic Transitions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/syrias-future-lessons-from-arab-spring-nations-011-4022149.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Confirms Troop Presence in Syrian Buffer Zone for Security Reasons :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-occupation-buffer-zone-syria-security-011-4018801.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.102~

Israeli Bombardment, Airstrikes Wipe Out 70% of Jabalia's Buildings; Gaza City Reduced to Ashes

Israeli airstrikes and relentless bombardment have devastated Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp, destroying 70% of its buildings and turning the once-thriving area into a ghost town. The attack has left thousands of Palestinians trapped under rubble, with entire neighborhoods reduced to ash. This destruction is part of Israel's ongoing offensive against northern Gaza, where towns like Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoun have been besieged for over 40 days, enduring constant shelling, drone strikes, and a complete blockade. Despite the dire humanitarian situation, Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, has continued launching retaliatory strikes against Israeli forces, intensifying the ongoing violence. #JabaliaDevastation #GazaUnderAttack #IsraelAirstrikes #GazaGhostTown #PalestinianResistance #GazaBombardment #JabaliaDestroyed #IsraelWarCrimes #GazaCrisis #SavePalestine #PalestinianLivesMatter #GazaRubble #EndTheSiege #IsraeliAggression #PalestineInCrisis Also Read UN Peacekeepers in South Lebanon Targeted by Israeli Airstrikes Amid Escalating Hezbollah Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/un-peacekeepers-south-lebanon-israel-hezbollah-conflict-011-3958449.html?ref=DMDesc IDF To Launch 'Powerful Airstrikes' Across Middle East Tonight, Israeli Military Confirms :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/idf-to-launch-powerful-airstrikes-across-middle-east-tonight-israeli-military-confirms-3949997.html?ref=DMDesc Israel All Set For A 'Lethal' Attack From 'Land, Sea and Air' On Gaza In Ongoing War With Hamas :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-all-set-for-a-lethal-attack-from-land-sea-and-air-on-gaza-in-ongoing-war-with-hamas-3666547.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.194~

Syria War: India Evacuates 75 Nationals as Assad’s Regime Falls to Rebel Advance

India evacuated 75 nationals from Syria after rebels captured Damascus and ousted Bashar al-Assad. The evacuees, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir, were safely moved to Lebanon. This action was coordinated by the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut following a security assessment. Indian nationals in Syria are advised to remain in contact with the embassy for updates. #IndiaEvacuation #SyriaCrisis #RebelTakeover #BasharAlAssad #IndianNationals #SyrianConflict #Lebanon #JammuKashmirPilgrims #IndianEmbassy #AssadFlees #OneIndia #OneindiaNews Also Read 75 Indians Evacuated From Syria Following Recent Overthrow Of Assad Regime :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-evacuates-75-nationals-from-syria-011-4012219.html?ref=DMDesc Sednaya Prison Falls, Damascus Celebrates: Syrians Turn the Page on 13 Years of Tyranny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/sednaya-prison-falls-damascus-celebrates-syrians-turn-the-page-on-13-years-of-tyranny-4012031.html?ref=DMDesc Assad Overthrown: Who Controls Syria Now? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/assad-overthrown-who-controls-syria-now-4011775.html?ref=DMDesc

Wanted Syrian Official Ali Mamlouk Smuggled into Beirut with Hezbollah's Help After Assad's Collapse

After the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, senior Syrian officials, including the infamous Ali Mamlouk, were smuggled into Lebanon with Hezbollah's assistance. Mamlouk, wanted for war crimes and political assassinations, is believed to be hiding in Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut. This video delves into the shocking escape and its implications for the Middle East, highlighting the deep ties between Hezbollah and the fleeing Syrian officials. #Mamlouk #Hezbollah #Syria #AssadRegime #Lebanon #WarCrimes #PoliticalAssassination #SyriaLebanonRelations #MiddleEastPolitics #HezbollahStronghold #SyrianOfficials #InternationalCrimes #LebanonPolitics Also Read 75 Indians Evacuated From Syria Following Recent Overthrow Of Assad Regime :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-evacuates-75-nationals-from-syria-011-4012219.html Sednaya Prison Falls, Damascus Celebrates: Syrians Turn the Page on 13 Years of Tyranny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/sednaya-prison-falls-damascus-celebrates-syrians-turn-the-page-on-13-years-of-tyranny-4012031.html Assad Overthrown: Who Controls Syria Now? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/assad-overthrown-who-controls-syria-now-4011775.html ~HT.318~ED.346~PR.152~GR.122~

Lebanon closes all land borders with Syria except the Beirut-Damascus route after Israeli strikes

Lebanon closes most of its land borders with Syria after an Israeli airstrike, leaving only the Beirut-Damascus route open. Meanwhile, Jordan halts border traffic at Naseeb due to rising security threats. Israel bolsters its military positions in the Golan Heights as Syrian insurgents capture key towns. Ceasefire negotiations also resume between Hamas and Israel regarding the ongoing Gaza conflict. #Lebanon #Syria #Israel #GolanHeights #Jordan #Hamas #Gaza #MiddleEast #Ceasefire #BorderSecurity #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Syrian Rebels Capture 4th City Of Daraa As Challenges Mount For Assad Regime Amid Escalating Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/syrian-rebels-capture-4th-city-of-daraa-as-challenges-mount-for-assad-regime-amid-escalating-conflic-4008821.html India Advises Citizens To Avoid Syria Travel Amid Escalating Rebel Offensive: 'Leave At Earliest' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/india-advises-citizens-to-avoid-syria-travel-amid-escalating-rebel-offensive-leave-at-earliest-4008679.html India Closely Monitors Escalating Situation in Syria and Political Developments in South Korea :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/following-developments-in-syria-south-korea-india-011-4008579.html ~PR.362~ED.346~HT.334~

Scouts mobilise to clean up rubble and debris in Beirut’s southern suburbs

Armed with brooms and shovels, the scouts have been working tirelessly to remove debris and rubble from the streets and building entrances, helping to restore some appearance of order and normalcy to the affected areas.

'Fire in The Air': Hezbollah's Shocking Celebration On Streets of Lebanon Video Comes Out

A shocking video has emerged from Lebanon, capturing Hezbollah supporters firing gunshots into the air in a dramatic celebration of the newly enacted ceasefire between the group and Israel. The footage, taken in Beirut’s southern suburbs, showcases the streets filled with jubilant crowds waving Hezbollah flags and holding portraits of Hassan Nasrallah. The display highlights the group’s symbolic assertion of victory following a year of intense hostilities. The ceasefire, which has brought a temporary halt to the devastation, is seen as a pivotal moment in the region’s quest for stability amidst prolonged conflict. #HezbollahCelebration #LebanonCeasefire #MiddleEastConflict #FireInTheAir #BeirutCelebrations #CeasefireMoment #HezbollahFlags #NasrallahSupporters #LebanonNews #RegionalTensions #MiddleEastPeace #LebanonUpdates #ConflictResolution #CeasefireBreakthrough #StabilityInLebanon ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.102~GR.344~