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U.S. Airstrikes and the Ongoing Battle Against ISIS in Somalia The stillness of the Al Miskaad mountain range was violently interrupted late Monday night by a series of powerful airstrikes. U.S. forces were targeting ISIS militants deeply entrenched within the remote Miiraale Valley of Somalia's Bari region. This bold move is part of an escalating series of operations aimed at eradicating the burgeoning influence of ISIS in northern Somalia. In this effort, the United States is not acting…

In an effort to rekindle the recently strained ceasefire in Gaza, Egypt has introduced a new proposal, as reported by security sources. This comes at a time when Palestinian health officials have tragically announced that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 65 individuals within a single day. The proposal, unveiled last week, follows a notable uptick in violence as Israel resumed air and ground operations against Hamas militants on March 18. This escalation abruptly disrupted a two-month period of…

In a recent event reported by state media, an Israeli drone struck a vehicle in the southern Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab. This incident marked a significant escalation just one day after the most intense flare-up of conflict since the ceasefire established in November. The Lebanese National News Agency stated, "An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike this morning, launching a guided missile targeting a car" near the border with Israel. While the exact number of casualties remains unspecified, reports confirm that the…

Mogadishu (AX) – In recent developments that can only be described as both dramatic and significant, the top leaders of the militant group Al-Shabaab have begun an exodus from Jilib, their long-standing bastion in the Middle Jubba region. This mass flight comes in the wake of a series of powerful airstrikes, executed with precision by Somali governmental forces working hand-in-hand with international allies. A military spokesperson made these revelations public on a rather telling Saturday. Somali National Television…

Mogadishu - In the somber hue of dawn on a Thursday morning, Mogadishu was stirred awake by the murmurs of an air offensive, one that would see at least 82 Al-Shabaab militants, including some of their senior orchestrators, meeting their end. The airstrikes came as a strategic counter-response to an earlier assault aimed at Somali army bases nestled within the Lower Shabelle region. These tactical airstrikes were not arbitrary, but rather a calculated maneuver targeting insurgent strongholds near the Sabiib and…

Somali Forces Strike at the Heart of Al-Shabaab In a significant blow to Al-Shabaab, Somalia's forces have conducted a successful operation targeting key members of the insurgent group. This operation resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking commanders, including Ahmed Moalim, known as the Al-Shabaab commander for El-Buur. Another key figure, Abu Salman, who oversaw militant operations in EL-Garas, Galgadud, was also among those killed. Moreover, Hussein Ali Badal, Budul Farah Geedi, and Zakariye, all…

Recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 330 individuals, according to Palestinian health authorities. This surge in violence marks the end of a weeks-long stalemate over a ceasefire that had temporarily halted hostilities since mid-January. The Palestinian militant group Hamas has issued a statement accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. According to reports, strikes occurred in various locations, including northern Gaza, Gaza City, and the cities of Deir al-Balah,…

Israel's Defense Minister has asserted that the military's actions were a response to stray gunfire originating from Lebanon. This follows the reports from Lebanese state media and the health ministry, which indicate that four lives were lost due to Israeli strikes in the southern region. According to Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA), "The Israeli enemy's strike this evening on the town of Ainata resulted in the death of two individuals," as stated by the health ministry's emergency service. In response,…

Recent airstrikes conducted by the United States mark a significant escalation in the military operations within the Middle East, as reported by the Houthis' Al Masirah TV. This is the largest U.S. military initiative in the region since President Donald Trump took office in January. In direct response to threats against international shipping from the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, the U.S. initiated a new round of airstrikes last Saturday. Targets included the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeidah and the Al Jawf…

February opened with a flurry of activity for the U.S. Africa Command, commonly known as AFRICOM. Their mission was clear: address the escalating threat posed by extremist factions in Africa. The inaugural day of the month marked a significant move as AFRICOM executed airstrikes in Somalia’s remote Golis Mountains. Those strikes honed in on a local faction of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The operation culminated in the elimination of Ahmed Maeleninine—an ISIS recruiter of note, renowned for his pivotal role…