Explosive pagers used by Hezbollah had been modified by Israel 'at production level', Reuters told by Lebanese security sources

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~

Israeli strikes kill at least 22 people across the Gaza Strip

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 22 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said.

Videos from Yemen Show Suffering and Burning as U.S Strikes Houthi Targets After Attack on Israel

The United States has launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen, including missile storage and command centers, after the Houthis launched a hypersonic missile attack on Tel Aviv, injuring at least 16 people. The attack comes amidst rising tensions, with the Houthis also targeting vessels in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians during the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. In this video, we cover the latest developments and airstrike footage from both sides, highlighting the escalation in the Middle East and its potential global repercussions. #USAirstrikes #HouthiMissiles #CENTCOM #YemenAirstrikes #MiddleEastConflict #IsraelGazaWar #TelAvivAttack #HypersonicMissile #RedSeaConflict #USMilitary #GulfOfAden #HouthiRebels Also Read 17 People Missing After Tourist Yacht Sinks in Red Sea Following High Waves Warning :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/tourist-yacht-sinks-red-sea-17-missing-011-3998351.html?ref=DMDesc US Navy Continues Aircraft Carrier Presence in Red Sea to Counter Houthi Threats :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-navy-extends-aircraft-carrier-deployment-red-sea-011-3838877.html?ref=DMDesc Biden: US Military Strikes in Yemen to Continue Despite Limited Success :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-military-strikes-houthi-rebels-yemen-gen-3729909.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.103~HT.334~

‘They’ll Regret This’: Putin Roars After 9/11-Style Attack in Kazan Hits Civilians, Warns Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to Ukraine following a dramatic 9/11-style drone attack on Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. The December 21 assault, involving eight drones, targeted residential buildings and an industrial facility, causing significant damage but no casualties. In response, Putin vowed harsh retaliation, promising that those responsible "will face many times greater destruction in their own country" and "will regret" their actions. He assured Tatarstan's leader, Rustam Minnikhanov, that all damages would be swiftly repaired. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the attack was carried out in three waves using fixed-wing drones, with air defenses intercepting three and electronic warfare systems neutralizing another three. This unprecedented assault, deep within Russian territory and 1,379 kilometers from Ukraine, has escalated tensions further, drawing sharp condemnation from Moscow. #Putin #KazanAttack #KazanDroneAttack #UkraineConflict #DroneStrike #RussianRetaliation #Tatarstan #PutinWarning #Kiev #RussiaUkraineWar #IDF #TerroristAttack #RussianDefense #CiviliansUnderAttack #KazanStrike #PutinVows Also Read Drone Targets Israeli Prime Minister's House as Strikes in Gaza Result in Over 50 Casualties :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/drone-targets-israeli-prime-minister-house-gaza-strikes-011-3965047.html?ref=DMDesc Iran Downplays Drone 'Attack', States Israel Link Not Established :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-downplays-drone-attack-states-israel-link-not-established-3804551.html?ref=DMDesc Significant Missile and Drone Attack Demolishes Major Ukrainian Power Plant :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/massive-attack-destroys-ukraine-power-plant-011-3797587.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.336~GR.125~

Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza: School Shelter Bombed, Hospital Evacuated, Over 17 Dead Amid Violence

Israeli military strikes have intensified across the Gaza Strip, resulting in devastating consequences for Palestinian civilians. At least 17 Palestinians, including children, were killed in a series of airstrikes. The most tragic incident occurred at the Musa Bin Nusayr School, where a strike killed eight people sheltering displaced families. As Israeli forces continue their operations, hospitals are being evacuated, and Gaza’s population is being pushed to the brink. In this video, we break down the tragic events and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. #GazaAirstrikes #IsraelPalestineConflict #GazaCrisis #IsraeliMilitary #PalestinianLivesMatter #MiddleEastConflict #GazaUnderAttack #GazaBombing #PalestinianCasualties #HumanitarianCrisis #MusaBinNusayrSchool Also Read Hamas Asserts Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza Remains Possible Amid Ongoing Negotiations :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/hamas-ceasefire-agreement-possibility-gaza-011-4018815.html?ref=DMDesc 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 Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/amnesty-international-alleges-genocide-israel-gaza-011-4007669.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.346~HT.334~

Al-Qassam Mujahideen Stuns Israeli Forces by Gunfire, Explosions; IDF Troops Ambushed in West Bank

Al-Qassam Mujahideen launched a series of surprise attacks on Israeli forces across multiple West Bank locations, leaving the IDF troops stunned by heavy gunfire and explosions. The coordinated ambushes targeted military vehicles and infantry, causing significant casualties among Israeli soldiers. In the town of Silat al-Harithiya, resistance fighters from the Al-Quds Brigades – Jenin Battalion unleashed a barrage of gunfire and detonated anti-personnel and anti-vehicle bombs, resulting in confirmed injuries and losses for the IDF. Similar confrontations were reported in Tulkarm, where Al-Qassam fighters targeted Israeli forces early in the morning. The attacks disrupted Israeli operations, escalating tensions and highlighting the growing resistance in the West Bank. #AlQassamMujahideen #WestBankResistance #IDFTroopsAmbushed #PalestinianResistance #AlQudsBrigades #JeninBattalion #TulkarmBattalion #IsraeliForces #GunfireAndExplosions #ResistanceFighters #MiddleEastConflict #PalestineStruggle #IDFCasualties #WestBankConflict #PalestinianUprising ~PR.152~ED.346~HT.336~GR.125~

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.

‘Yes, I Ordered...’: Netanyahu Claims Responsibility for Pager Attacks Despite Official Opposition

In a stunning admission, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he authorized the deadly pager and radio bombings in Lebanon and Syria on September 17, 2024, which killed dozens and injured thousands. Despite opposition from senior Israeli military officials, Netanyahu greenlit the operation, reportedly carried out by Israel's Mossad. The attacks, which targeted Hezbollah militants and their infrastructure, sparked a wave of violence in the region and contributed to the rising tensions between Israel, Hezbollah, and other regional powers. ~PR.274~ED.103~GR.125~HT.96~