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U.S. launches new airstrikes against ISIS militants in Somalia, military says

U.S. launches fresh strike against ISIS-Somalia in Cal-Miskaad mountains MOGADISHU — The U.S. military carried out a precision airstrike late last week in the Cal-Miskaad mountain range near Bosaso, targeting fighters from the Islamic State in Somalia (ISIS-Somalia), U.S. Africa Command said Monday. The operation is the latest in a sustained campaign of air attacks that U.S. officials say are aimed at degrading the group’s ability to threaten American interests, Somali forces and regional allies. The strike, conducted in…

Israeli airstrikes kill 34 Palestinians as Hamas releases hostage images

Gaza’s skyline is being erased — and with it a fragile chance for peace Israel’s campaign in Gaza has entered a new, harsher phase: airstrikes and ground operations that have begun to smash the high-rises that once housed families, businesses and entire neighbourhoods. The intensified demolition of towers in Gaza City — as many as 20 high-rise buildings hit this week — is part of an assault that health authorities say left dozens dead and has pushed the territory further toward a humanitarian abyss. At the same time,…

Somalia Airstrikes Hit Multiple Al-Shabaab Strongholds Across Central Region

US-Backed Airstrikes Hit Suspected al‑Shabaab Sites in Central Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia — A series of powerful airstrikes struck suspected al‑Shabaab hideouts at the edge of Somalia’s Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions over the weekend, according to local security sources and residents, in a fresh show of force that underscores the relentless cat‑and‑mouse campaign against the al‑Qaida‑linked insurgency. Details from the remote frontline remain sketchy. But multiple sources described precision strikes on Hareer…

Airstrikes pound al-Shabaab strongholds along the Galgadud–Middle Shabelle border in Somalia

Heavy Airstrikes Hit Al-Shabaab on Galgadud–Middle Shabelle Frontier, Casualties Unclear Powerful airstrikes pounded suspected Al-Shabaab positions late Friday along the border between Somalia’s Galgadud and Middle Shabelle regions, flattening militant compounds and sending shockwaves across nearby villages, according to residents who described a night lit by flashes and thunderous detonations. There was no immediate word on casualties, and Somali authorities had not issued a statement by early Saturday. What happened The…

U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS Strongholds in Northeastern State After Lethal Battles

Breaking News: U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS Strongholds in Somalia's Baallade Valley The Baallade Valley in Somalia reverberated with the sound of warfare on Saturday night as U.S. forces launched a series of airstrikes aimed at dismantling the presence of the Islamic State (ISIS), according to security officials. The operation, which extended over several hours, concentrated on Maraagade—an area recognized for its entrenched ISIS strongholds. The strikes were reportedly audible in regions surrounding Bosaso, a significant…

Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern Beirut as Lebanon Considers Ceasefire Proposal

Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon, launching a series of attacks just one day after Lebanese officials hinted at their consideration of a US-mediated ceasefire. This conflict is deeply rooted in a web of alliances, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad enjoying the backing of Iran, Israel’s primary adversary. Notably, Iran has expressed its eagerness for a rapid conclusion to the ongoing hostilities that have gripped Lebanon for nearly two months. Since September 23, Israel has…

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Beirut as Official Dismisses Ceasefire Possibility

Israel's military has unleashed a series of intense airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, marking one of the most significant daytime assaults in the region. This ramped-up offensive comes after the Israeli defense minister made clear there would be no ceasefire until their objectives were fully realized. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over Beirut as approximately ten airstrikes rained down throughout the morning hours. In a warning distributed via social media, the Israeli army informed locals of their…

Gaza Rescuers Report: 30 Lives Lost, Including 13 Children, in Israeli Airstrikes

Gaza's civil defense authorities reported that a recent Israeli attack claimed the lives of 30 individuals, including 13 children, following strikes on two homes in the northern region of the Palestinian territory. The first airstrike occurred early today in Jabalia, a northern Gaza town, where initial reports indicated "at least 25" fatalities, among them the 13 children. More than 30 individuals sustained injuries, as noted by the civil defense. Since October 6, the Israeli military has unleashed a relentless…

Lebanon Reports 60 Fatalities Due to Israeli Airstrikes in the East

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported a devastating toll of at least 60 fatalities resulting from Israeli airstrikes across various locations in the eastern Bekaa Valley, with the majority occurring in the Baalbek area. This tragic count encompasses incidents in 12 different regions within the Bekaa Valley, an area heavily influenced by the militant group Hezbollah. Disturbingly, the health ministry confirmed that among the deceased, there were at least two children, further highlighting the human cost of the conflict.…

Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Result in a Death Toll of at Least 11

In a recent escalation, Israeli airstrikes on Sidon, a coastal city in southern Lebanon, resulted in the tragic loss of at least eight lives, with 25 others suffering various injuries, as reported by the nation’s health ministry. Meanwhile, a separate strike in Zawtar al-Sharkiya claimed the lives of three individuals. Remarkably, a bomb dropped on Marjayoun yesterday tragically resulted in five fatalities. In the midst of these aggressions, Israel confirmed that four of its soldiers lost their lives while engaged in…

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