For the first time since the beginning of the war: an international forum on World War II and the Holocaust was held in Uzhgorod (Ukraine)
For the first time since the beginning of a full-scale war in Ukraine, an international academic forum was held in Uzhgorod from December 11 to 13, 2024 “Ukrainian-Hungarian dialogue on World War II and the Holocaust”. This landmark scientific forum brought together representatives of the Ukrainian, Hungarian and American scientific communities to discuss the most […]
The IDF is placing weapons in Samaria, first used previously on the Gaza border.
The Israel Defense Forces has decided to install turrets with remote-controlled machine guns in Judea and Samaria. According to sources, such installations are being purchased from the Rafael company, and their production has already begun. It is planned to place the towers at the entrances to populated areas and commanding heights with control from unit […]
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad lives in Russia and has a huge fortune of tens of billions of dollars, media reports
After fleeing jihadist rebels, former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad arrived in Russia with his family. According to Turkish media Türkiye Gazetesi, he transported goods worth about $135 billion. Another of his purchases was a Ferrari F50 worth €5.2 million. The country has lost 87% of its GDP in 13 years of war, and the majority […]
America sends the Harry Truman carrier group to the Middle East.
US Army Central Command announced the deployment of the USS Harry Truman carrier group to the Middle East. The group, consisting of two aircraft carriers and three warships, was deployed to the Mediterranean “to ensure stability and security in the region.” Yesterday, CENTCOM Commander Michael Kurilla visited Israel and met with Chief of Staff Herzi […]
Video: Sergey Auslender – Yigal Levin. Why does Israel need Syria?
In this interview, Israeli military journalist Sergey Auslender talks with Igal Levin, military expert, reserve officer in the Israel Defense Forces, and popular author of analytical materials on security and geopolitics. The topic of discussion was the strategic importance of Syria for Israel, the key threats emanating from the region, and how these challenges shape […]
The Israeli government has approved a plan that aims to stimulate demographic growth in the Golan Heights
On December 15, 2024, the Israeli government approved Netanyahu's plan to stimulate demographic growth in the Golan Heights at a cost of more than 40 million shekels. The project plans to invest in education, renewable energy sources, the creation of a student village and other measures. The initiative's main goal is to double the population […]
Gideon Saar closes the Israeli embassy in Ireland and opens it in Moldova
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ordered the closure of the Israeli embassy in Dublin due to “anti-Semitic actions and speech in Ireland”. Ireland was accused of “delegitimizing and demonizing the Jewish state” and crossed “all red lines” in relation to Israel. The Foreign Ministry's protest was caused by the unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state and […]
The leader of the Syrian factions said that Israel must comply with legal norms and respect the borders of other countries
The leader of the new Syrian authorities, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, announced the intention of the Ministry of Defense to dissolve all active groups. In an interview with Syria TV, he emphasized the importance of moving from revolutionary actions to state building to ensure stability in the country, which requires the creation of state and legal […]
The army published a video from a Gaza prison – Hamas abuses prisoners
Today, the IDF released video footage found in a Hamas prison in Gaza. The footage shows Hamas officers abusing prisoners, throwing them down stairs and beating them. Separate footage shows a prisoner in a small cell where he was kept in suffocating conditions. The IDF says the videos clearly show the brutality and torture inflicted […]
Israeli aircraft carried out more than 60 strikes on targets in Syria
The Israeli air force carried out more than 60 air strikes on military targets in Syria, including underground warehouses and ballistic missile tunnels, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Since the fall of President Assad's regime, Israeli aircraft have carried out 446 airstrikes in various parts of the country. According to the center, […]
Hezbollah leader regrets destruction of Syrian air force and blames Israel
The head of Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, expressed his thoughts on the situation in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. He said that Israel, with the support of the United States, destroyed the combat capabilities of the Syrian army in order to protect its interests. “We hope that the new Syrian government will see […]
December 14, 1941 – the beginning of the tragedy of Drobitsky Yar, the Kharkov wound of the Holocaust
“03/26/2022 Russian invaders fired at and damaged a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust in the vicinity of Kharkov. The Nazis are back. Exactly 80 years from now.” On December 14, 1941, one of the most terrible pages of the Holocaust in Ukraine began – the mass executions of Jews in Drobitsky Yarlocated on […]
The IDF killed a Hamas terrorist who was also the mayor of a city in the Gaza Strip
The press service of the Israel Defense Forces reported the destruction of Hamas terrorist Imad Jarou, who was also the mayor of the city of Deir el-Balah. He was chairman of the emergency committee in the center of the Gaza Strip. The first information about his death appeared on Arab social networks in the first […]
Israel and Jordan discussed the situation in Syria in secret meetings
Israel and Jordan held secret talks on December 13 on the situation in Syria. The heads of the capital's intelligence services discussed interaction and the situation on the border with Syria. Israel and Jordan are trying to work together to resolve security issues related to the chaos after the fall of the regime in Syria. […]
Israel is searching for the grave of legendary spy Eli Cohen in Syria.
Israel has begun searching for the burial site of spy Eli Cohen, who was executed in Damascus in 1965. According to the Al-Akhbar newspaper, Israel is interacting with representatives in Syria, hoping to exploit the political crisis after the fall of the Assad regime. Eli Cohen began his intelligence work in Syria in 1961, collecting […]
Russia is discussing extending its military bases in Syria. The expert expressed his opinion on the possible prospects of this decision
According to expert David Sharp, the presence of Russian military bases in Syria in the previous format is no longer possible. Currently, Russia is negotiating with the new leadership of Syria in order to maintain its two military bases in this country. The former rebel leader in Syria, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, took a pragmatic approach, […]
The media has revealed new details of the October 7 massacre, events that occurred before the Hamas invasion
A year after Hamas attacked Israel in 2023, details have emerged revealing failures in preparations for the invasion. IDF officers warned of the dangers of Hamas's plan, but their messages were ignored. Intelligence revealed Hamas' plan for a massive raid two-and-a-half years ago, but the commander called it “impractical” without taking action. The major and […]
Zelensky: Ukraine is ready to help Syria prevent a food crisis so that the war sparked with the participation of Iran and Russia will finally end
Ukraine continues to strengthen its position in the international arena, offering support to countries affected by long-term conflicts. President Vladimir Zelensky, in his address on December 14, 2024, announced Ukraine’s readiness to help Syria prevent a food crisis thanks to the “Grain from Ukraine” humanitarian initiative. “And we call on everyone in the world now […]