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Nigerians express outrage over yet another fatal airstrike targeting civilians

In Tungar Kara, a town in northwestern Nigeria, residents expressed their support and offered prayers for local vigilantes preparing to confront an armed gang in a nearby forest last Saturday. However, before the vigilantes could embark on their mission, an airstrike conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) struck the town. While the NAF claimed the strike was aimed at the armed group, local residents … Continue reading Nigerians express outrage over yet another fatal airstrike targeting civilians

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Buildings lie in ruin in Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from southern Israel.
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Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 37 individuals in Gaza, according to medical sources

Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 37 Palestinians throughout the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with 11 fatalities occurring in a tent encampment housing displaced families, according to medical sources. Among the deceased were women and children located in the Al-Mawasi district, which had previously been designated as a humanitarian zone for civilians amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, now in … Continue reading Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 37 individuals in Gaza, according to medical sources

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Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue self-defense after U.S. airstrikes

Yemen’s Houthis spokesperson, Mohammed Abdulsalam, stated that the nation will persist in its self-defense following multiple U.S. airstrikes that targeted facilities in the capital, Sanaa, on Tuesday. The U.S. military confirmed that it conducted strikes against Houthi positions in Sanaa and along Yemen’s coast on both Monday and Tuesday. According to a statement from the U.S. Central Command, “On December 30 and 31, U.S. Navy … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue self-defense after U.S. airstrikes

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Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza, medical sources report

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 33 Palestinians on Wednesday, with the majority occurring in an attack on a residence in Beit Lahiya, located at the northern edge of the enclave, according to medical sources. The strike in Beit Lahiya claimed the lives of at least 22 individuals, including women and children, as reported by health officials. Family … Continue reading Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza, medical sources report

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A machinery clears rubble at a site of an Israeli strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut, Lebanon.
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A significant Israeli airstrike has struck central Beirut, resulting in 11 fatalities

A significant airstrike in central Beirut on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals, according to the Lebanese civil defense. The attack reverberated throughout the capital as Israel intensified its military operations against the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group. The strike led to the destruction of an eight-story building, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries, as reported by Lebanon’s National News Agency. Footage from Al Jadeed, … Continue reading A significant Israeli airstrike has struck central Beirut, resulting in 11 fatalities

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Russia targets Ukraine’s power infrastructure in a significant airstrike

Russia executed its most extensive airstrike campaign against Ukraine in nearly three months on Sunday, deploying 120 missiles and 90 drones in a comprehensive assault that resulted in at least seven fatalities and inflicted “severe damage” to the power infrastructure, according to officials. Ukrainians have been preparing for weeks for an assault on their already weakened energy system, apprehensive about the potential for devastating damage … Continue reading Russia targets Ukraine’s power infrastructure in a significant airstrike

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Israel strikes a Beirut suburb after the U.S. delivers a ceasefire proposal

An Israeli airstrike demolished a building near one of Beirut‘s busiest intersections on Friday, causing significant tremors in the Lebanese capital as Israel continued its intensified bombardment of areas controlled by Hezbollah. This airstrike was one of several conducted on Friday morning, targeting the vicinity of the Tayouneh junction, where the Hezbollah-dominated southern suburbs intersect with other parts of the city, marking a more central … Continue reading Israel strikes a Beirut suburb after the U.S. delivers a ceasefire proposal

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Israel’s attacks on Iran have sparked interest in air-launched ballistic missile technology

Israel’s strategic deployment of air-launched ballistic missiles in its airstrikes against Iran is likely to attract attention from other nations considering similar capabilities, particularly as most major powers have opted for cruise missiles and glide bombs instead. The Israel Defense Forces reported that their operation on October 26 successfully targeted Iranian missile production facilities and air defense systems through a series of three coordinated strikes. … Continue reading Israel’s attacks on Iran have sparked interest in air-launched ballistic missile technology

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Netanyahu says Israel has significantly harmed Iran, while Khamenei downplays the damage

Israel’s airstrikes significantly impacted Iran‘s defense systems and missile production capabilities, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. In contrast, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cautioned against overstating the effects of Saturday’s assault. As conflict continues in Gaza and Lebanon, the potential for direct confrontation between Israel and Iran poses a risk of escalating into a broader regional conflict. Nevertheless, a day after … Continue reading Netanyahu says Israel has significantly harmed Iran, while Khamenei downplays the damage

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Massive consecutive airstrikes targeted Beirut, explosions reverberated throughout the city

Massive consecutive airstrikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut from late Saturday into Sunday, according to eyewitnesses. The explosions reverberated throughout the city, producing bright flashes of red and white that were visible from several kilometers away for nearly half an hour. These strikes followed several days of bombardment by Israel on areas of Beirut known to be strongholds of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, … Continue reading Massive consecutive airstrikes targeted Beirut, explosions reverberated throughout the city

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