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Gaza city, May 7 , 2025 Israel has escalated its military campaign in Gaza, pivoting from a “clear and leave” approach to a “clear and hold” strategy that risks entrenching long-term occupation, according to defense analysts. The shift comes amid intensified airstrikes and a near-total blockade on aid, deepening one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history and igniting fierce international backlash. “This is not a temporary measure. ‘Clear and hold’ implies a deliberate effort to reoccupy Gaza, which will only prolong the cycle of violence,” said a former UN peacekeeping official, speaking on condition of anonymity. Humanitarian Catastrophe…

The secrets of the night Bashar Assad, the ousted president of Syria, fled continue to unravel day by day. The latest revelation is the option of suicide presented by a military official at the Russian Hmeimim base on the Syrian coast just before his escape. Mahmoud al-Affandi, a researcher on Russian affairs, stated in an interview on Al-Mashhad channel—based in Dubai—yesterday that the Russian military official at Hmeimim gave Assad two choices: either commit suicide or seek humanitarian asylum in Russia and abandon politics. Al-Affandi added that the statement attributed to Assad, which was deleted shortly after his escape and…

The Israeli defense minister has threatened to meet the new “Syrian regime forces” with fire Israeli warplanes have conducted airstrikes on military targets in southern Syria, including areas near Damascus and the Deraa province, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s demand for the complete demilitarization of the region. On Tuesday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck several Syrian “command centers” and “sites containing weapons” in the town of Kiswah, south of Damascus, and in the southern province of Deraa, arguing that the presence of “military forces and assets in the southern part of Syria poses a threat to the citizens of Israel.” Israeli Defense Minister…

The new legislation reflects growing concern in Russia over demographics Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law banning the promotion of “childfree propaganda” on Saturday. The legislation penalizes anyone advocating the refusal to have children. Critics have said that it will not help with Russia’s demographic problems. The measure targets the spread of childfree ideology through media, films, advertising, and the internet, and aims to prevent the dissemination of materials that encourage the rejection of parenthood. It imposes fines on those found guilty of promoting the concept. Individuals could face penalties ranging from 50,000 ($480) to 100,000 rubles, while…

One of the facilities is reportedly set to host American nuclear weapons Multiple unidentified drones have been detected near three major UK airbases, including RAF Lakenheath, which formerly hosted American nuclear weapons during the Cold War, the US Air Force (USAF) has confirmed. According to a spokesperson for the USAF’s European Command, small unmanned aerial vehicles were observed between November 20 and 22 over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, as well as RAF Feltwell in Norfolk. The number of suspicious drones “fluctuated and ranged in size and configuration,” and it remains unclear whether they posed a hostile threat, the military…

Paris places no “red lines” on its support for Kiev, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said that Ukraine may use French missiles to attack targets in internationally-recognized Russian territory, without confirming whether such strikes have already taken place. In an interview due to be broadcast by British state broadcaster the BBC on Sunday, Barrot said that Paris does “not set and express red lines” on its support for Kiev, and that long-range strikes on Russian soil may be carried out by Ukraine “in the logics of self-defense.” France has provided Ukraine with an…

Scott Bessent raised money for Democrats before backing the president-elect’s “America First” brand of economic populism US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped George Soros’ former chief investment officer to lead the Treasury Department. Scott Bessent, who fundraised for Democrats during his time with the liberal financier, now backs Trump’s “America First Agenda,” according to the incoming president. Trump announced Bessent’s nomination on Friday, amid a series of other cabinet picks including Republican Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary and former NFL star and Texas state lawmaker Scott Turner for Housing and Urban Development Secretary. ”Scott has long been a strong advocate…

A gunman reportedly attacked a police patrol in the Rabiah neighborhood of Amman Three law enforcement officers have been wounded in a shootout around dawn near the Israeli Embassy in Amman, the Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported on Sunday. The suspected gunman was shot dead. The incident unfolded when the suspect opened fire on a police patrol and attempted to flee the scene, the agency said, citing Jordan’s Public Security Directorate. Officers engaged the attacker in a firefight, during which the gunman was killed, Petra reported. تغطية صحفية: سماع إطلاق نار في محيط سفارة الاحتلال في العاصمة عمان مع تواجد أمني…

Egypt and Iran Discuss Regional Tensions in Lebanon and Gaza Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday to address pressing regional developments, primarily in Lebanon and Gaza. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the discussions in a statement posted on its official Facebook page, highlighting Egypt’s concerns over escalating tensions in the region. Egypt Expresses Concern Over Escalation Minister Abdel Aty voiced Egypt’s deep concern about the ongoing regional escalations, urging restraint and emphasizing the need for immediate de-escalation. Focus on Gaza Regarding Gaza, Abdel Aty underscored the…

Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern Beirut in Escalation with Hezbollah Israeli airstrikes hit southern Beirut on Thursday, targeting Hezbollah strongholds in a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict. This comes after warnings issued by Israel to residents to evacuate. The strikes followed Hezbollah’s unprecedented claim of targeting a military airbase in southern Israel as the open confrontation between the two sides continues into its second month. Three Waves of Airstrikes The National News Agency of Lebanon reported three separate waves of Israeli airstrikes in southern Beirut since dawn on Thursday. This followed a brief lull in hostilities since early Tuesday, coinciding…