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Israeli Broadcasting Authority: Israel will respond within hours to Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire decision

Kremlin confirms that Russia continues to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

446 Killed in “Operation Deterring Aggression” as Fighting Intensifies in Syria The death toll in “Operation Deterring Aggression” has risen to 446 military personnel and civilians, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions have captured significant territories following the Syrian Army’s rapid withdrawal, including Aleppo city. The factions secured control after dual car bomb attacks, gaining the Aleppo International Airport, the Scientific Research Center, and other strategic sites. In response, the Syrian Army has sent reinforcements to reestablish defensive lines in areas like Taybat al-Imam and northern Hama’s countryside. Iran Sends Troops to Support Assad Amid Escalating Conflict Israeli media reports that Iran has begun deploying forces to Syria to aid President Bashar al-Assad in countering armed groups in northern Syria. Western intelligence sources indicate that Hezbollah has redirected forces from Lebanon to Syria to protect key facilities. Iranian-backed militias, including the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, have also crossed into Syria to bolster government defenses near Aleppo. Turkey-Backed Syrian Forces Intensify Attacks on Kurdish Areas The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have called for the evacuation of Kurdish civilians from the Aleppo region to safer areas in northeast Syria. SDF leader Mazloum Abdi condemned Turkish-backed forces for cutting humanitarian corridors and warned of massacres in Tal Rifaat and al-Shahba. Tal Rifaat, a majority-Arab town, now hosts over 200,000 displaced Kurds trapped by Turkish-aligned factions. These developments follow intensified Turkish operations, including the 2018 Afrin offensive. Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Bases Amid Regional Escalations As Iranian involvement in Syria grows, Israel has escalated airstrikes on Iranian and Hezbollah assets in the region, aiming to limit their military capabilities. Concurrently, Hezbollah’s presence in Aleppo is strengthening, as pro-Iranian forces struggle to counter opposition advances. Follow our Telegram channel: https://t.me/rageintel

Iran-backed militia forces cross from Iraq into Syria

GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ ARRIVES IN KYIV FOR SURPRISE VISI

IDF Issues Urgent Statement to Lebanese Residents The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued the following instructions to residents of Lebanon: 1. Restricted Movement: Until further notice, civilians are prohibited from moving southward to the areas surrounding the following villages: Shebaa, Hebbariyeh, Marjayoun, Arnoun, Yohmor, Qantara, Shaqra, Braachit, Yater, and Mansouri. 2. Safety Warning: The IDF emphasizes that it does not intend to target civilians. However, returning to homes south of this line is strictly prohibited for safety reasons. 3. Risk Advisory: Entering these areas puts individuals at significant risk of harm. 4. Additional Restricted Areas: Residents are also advised against returning to villages such as Dahira, Tayyiba, Tayr Harfa, Naqoura, Abu Shash, Aytaroun, Ayta al-Shaab, Bent Jbeil, Yarin, Marjayoun, Rashaya al-Fakhar, and many others listed in the notice. The IDF stresses the importance of adhering to these instructions to ensure safety. Violating these directives may result in severe personal risk. Further updates will follow as the situation develops. Follow our Telegram channel: https://t.me/rageintel

U.S. Airstrikes Kill Over 50 Iranian-Backed Militants in Eastern Syria More than 50 Iranian-backed militants were killed, and over a dozen military vehicles were destroyed in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Eastern Syria, after U.S. Air Force A-10 “Warthog” attack aircraft targeted a convoy entering from Iraq. Coalition aircraft also struck Iranian sites near al-Mayadin, destroying a command center and barracks. The strikes appear to support the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), who are advancing into Assad regime and Iranian-backed territories along the Euphrates River. These moves could signal preparations for a large-scale offensive in Eastern Syria, akin to the operations currently ongoing in the western part of the country. غارات أميركية تقتل أكثر من 50 مسلحاً مدعوماً من إيران في شرق سوريا قتلت غارات جوية شنتها طائرات “A-10 وارتوغ” التابعة لسلاح الجو الأميركي أكثر من 50 مسلحاً مدعوماً من إيران ودمرت أكثر من 12 مركبة عسكرية في محافظة دير الزور شرق سوريا. كما استهدفت طائرات التحالف مواقع إيرانية قرب بلدة الميادين، ما أسفر عن تدمير مركز قيادة وثكنات. تأتي هذه الضربات دعماً لقوات سوريا الديمقراطية (قسد) التي تتقدم في أراضي النظام السوري والمجموعات المدعومة من إيران على طول نهر الفرات. وتُعتبر هذه التحركات تمهيداً لهجوم واسع النطاق في شرق سوريا، مشابه لما يجري حالياً في غرب البلاد. Follow our Telegram channel: https://t.me/rageintel

President Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. In a statement issued by the White House, Biden said: “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. Since the day I assumed office, I vowed not to interfere in the Department of Justice’s decision-making process, and I have kept that promise—even as I watched my son face selective and unfair prosecution.” Biden added: “I hope Americans understand why a father and a president made this decision.” Hunter Biden, 54, was accused of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes over the past decade, reportedly spending the money on luxury, drugs, and sex. الرئيس الأميركي جو بايدن يصدر عفواً عن نجله هانتر بايدن أعلن الرئيس الأميركي جو بايدن أنه أصدر عفواً عن نجله هانتر بايدن. وقال بايدن في بيان أصدره البيت الأبيض: “وقّعت اليوم على عفو عن ابني هانتر. منذ اليوم الذي توليت فيه منصبي، وعدت بألا أتدخل في عملية اتخاذ القرار بوزارة العدل، ووفّيت بوعدي حتى عندما شاهدت ابني يتعرض لمحاكمة انتقائية وغير عادلة”. وأضاف بايدن: “آمل أن يتفهم الأميركيون لماذا اتخذ أب ورئيس هذا القرار”. هانتر بايدن، البالغ من العمر 54 عاماً، متهم بعدم دفع ضرائب بقيمة 1.4 مليون دولار على مدى العقد الماضي، حيث أشارت التقارير إلى أنه أنفق الأموال على الرفاهية والمخدرات والجنس. Follow our Telegram channel: https://t.me/rageintel

Foreign ministers of Turkey and Saudi Arabia discuss latest developments in Syria

Trump Appoints Lebanese American Businessman Massad Boulos as Senior Adviser on Middle East Affairs U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced that Lebanese American businessman Massad Boulos will serve as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos on Truth Social as a “highly respected leader” with extensive international experience, a proponent of Republican values, and a key figure in building coalitions with Arab American communities during the campaign. Boulos is expected to focus on Arab countries, complementing Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, whose portfolio will prioritize Israel. Boulos’s deep ties across Lebanon’s political spectrum, including relationships with both pro- and anti-Hezbollah factions, are seen as unique assets in navigating the region’s complexities. Boulos also campaigned for Trump among Lebanese and Arab American voters, even as the U.S. supported Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah. His connections include influential Lebanese political figures and factions, such as Suleiman Frangieh, a Hezbollah ally, and the anti-Hezbollah Lebanese Forces Party. Boulos’s appointment reflects Trump’s reliance on close family ties, with recent selections of his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s father as U.S. ambassador to France and Boulos as an adviser. Boulos, whose son Michael married Trump’s daughter Tiffany, brings a mix of business acumen and political ties that analysts believe could influence Trump’s Middle East policies. Follow our Telegram channel: https://t.me/rageintel