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Al Jazeera
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
What's the real motive behind Israel's involvement in Syria?
Israel has repeatedly bombed Damascus, saying it is defending the Druze minority. Israeli warplanes have struck Damascus – part of a wave of cross-border strikes that have put the region on edge. Israel says the attacks are to protect the Druze minority in the southern city of Suwayda. But Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa warns Israel is trying to sow conflict and division between the Syrian people – for its own benefit. As part of a ceasefire agreed with Druze religious leaders, he's ordered the withdrawal of government forces from Suwayda and promised to safeguard the Druze community. But how will Israel's intervention shape Syria's future? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Akiva Eldar – Author of Lords of the Land: The War for Israel's Settlements in the Occupied Territories, 1967-2007 Gamal Mansour – Lecturer and political scientist at Toronto University Stephen Zunes – Professor of politics at the University of San Francisco
Al Manar
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Over 20 Israeli Raids Pound Nabatieh District in South Lebanon
Israeli warplanes launched a series of intense airstrikes targeting forested hills and elevated areas in Kfar Tibnit and Nabatieh Al-Fawka in southern Lebanon, according to local media reports. The strikes extended to several villages across the Nabatieh district. Lebanon's National News Agency confirmed that Israeli aircraft bombed areas around Nabatieh, including Ali Al-Taher Hill and Dabsha near Kfar Rumman. Explosions were heard across vast areas of southern Lebanon, with shockwaves felt far from the impact zones. Videos shared by residents showed thick plumes of smoke rising from multiple locations. 🇱🇧 Circulating video shows a series of Israeli airstrikes on the heights of Kfar Tibnit and Nabatieh Al-Fawqa areas in south Lebanon#Israeliwarplanes #Israeliviolations #النبطية #الجنوب — ManarWeb (@WebManar) May 8, 2025 The attacks come amid continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in place since November. Israeli media claimed the air force targeted a 'significant Hezbollah site' in southern Lebanon, with Yedioth Ahronoth reporting that 20 raids were carried out in two waves. Meanwhile, Al-Manar correspondent reported that Israeli occupation forces opened fire on a civilian vehicle traveling between Adaisseh and Kfarkela. The passengers survived. Artillery also struck the outskirts of Shebaa and the Bastra farm area with two shells. The attacks come amid continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in place since November. According to recent data, Israel has breached the truce more than 3,100 times, resulting in 153 deaths and 354 injuries. UNIFIL Chief: Israeli Actions Prevent Lebanese Army Deployment UNIFIL commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro said that Israeli occupation and military activity are the main obstacles preventing the Lebanese Army's full deployment in the south. In a recent interview, Lázaro openly criticized the Israeli enemy for its continued violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, highlighting that Israeli forces still occupy Lebanese territory despite the ceasefire agreement. He revealed that UNIFIL had issued an official protest against what he described as Israel's 'illegal presence.' He also noted that thousands of Lebanese civilians have been unable to return to their towns due to ongoing Israeli violations. Lázaro's remarks mark a clear acknowledgment from the international community of Israel's role in destabilizing southern Lebanon—an assessment some local voices continue to downplay, focusing their criticism on those upholding the truce instead of those breaking it.
Al Manar
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Israeli Airstrikes Target Densely Populated Area in Southern Beirut, Marking Latest Ceasefire Violation
Israeli enemy warplanes launched a new offensive on Sunday, targeting a structure in Beirut's southern suburbs (Dahiyeh), specifically within a densely populated residential neighborhood in the Hadath-Jamous area. The airstrike led to the destruction of the targeted building and caused significant damage to the surrounding area. Israeli drones initially launched three strikes on the structure, which had been used by local residents for Ashura processions. Israeli enemy warplanes strike the designated area in Hadath, Beirut's Dahiyeh#Lebanon #Israeliwarplanes #Dahiyeh #الضاحية_الجنوبية — ManarWeb (@WebManar) April 27, 2025 This attack is part of a series of ceasefire violations by Israeli occupation forces since the conclusion of their aggression against Lebanon in November of last year. Repeated Targeting of Southern Beirut This is not the first time the southern suburbs of Beirut have been targeted since the end of the Israeli enemy's aggression against Lebanon. It follows three prior incidents, including attacks on other residential buildings.
