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'We thought we'd be slaughtered': Assad critic returns home to wailing relatives after 14 years

Sky News Wednesday, 11 December 2024
'We thought we'd be slaughtered': Assad critic returns home to wailing relatives after 14 yearsThe last time I came to Homs, I crossed the border from Lebanon on the back of a motorbike.
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Bashar al-Assad Bashar al-Assad President of Syria from 2000 to 2024

Iran’s SILENT REVENGE? Khamenei Rearms Proxies For ‘Final’ War With U.S. & Israel [Video]

Iran’s SILENT REVENGE? Khamenei Rearms Proxies For ‘Final’ War With U.S. & Israel

Iran is secretly rearming its regional proxies after the ceasefire with Israel, plotting a “silent revenge” against the U.S. and its allies. Houthi rebels have resumed Red Sea attacks, Hezbollah is regrouping despite major losses, and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are targeting vital oil fields. With Assad’s fall blocking key supply routes, Tehran is racing to rebuild its network of influence. U.S. officials warn Iran could use these proxies as leverage in future nuclear talks, raising fears of a renewed wave of proxy wars across the Middle East. #Iran #SilentRevenge #IranProxies #MiddleEastConflict #AxisOfResistance #Hezbollah #Houthis #IRGC #IsraelIranTensions #USIran #ProxyWar #IranNews #RegionalTensions #Tehran #IranIsraelConflict #RedSeaAttacks #IranianProxies #YemenWar #IraqDrones #LebanonHezbollah #SyriaConflict #KurdistanOil #IranianWeapons #NuclearTalks #MiddleEastWar #IranEscalation #Geopolitics #TehranStrategy #IranVsUS #IranVsIsrael #BreakingNews Also Read India Advises Its Citizens Against Non-Essential Travel To Iran :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/india-advises-its-citizens-against-non-essential-travel-to-iran-7802657.html?ref=DMDesc Iran To Buy Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-to-buy-chinese-j-10c-fighter-jets-7788123.html?ref=DMDesc Iran’s Uranium Mystery: 400kg Vanishes Without a Trace :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-s-uranium-mystery-400kg-vanishes-without-a-trace-011-7787491.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~HT.408~

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Israel and Syria Uniting to ISOLATE Iran? Two BIG Reasons Behind Al-Shara's Tectonic Shift Explained [Video]

Israel and Syria Uniting to ISOLATE Iran? Two BIG Reasons Behind Al-Shara's Tectonic Shift Explained

In a stunning diplomatic development, officials from Israel and Syria are holding quiet, backchannel talks for the first time in over a decade. This move comes after months of intense regional conflict involving Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, pushing both Jerusalem and Damascus to reassess their long-standing enmity. The United States, with backing from Donald Trump and his envoy Tom Barrack Jr., is mediating the effort, aiming to cool tensions along the volatile Golan Heights border. At the center of this pivot is Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Shara, who has signaled a dramatic shift from the hardline rejectionism of the Bashar al-Assad era. The primary driver for this newfound diplomacy is a shared strategic goal: limiting the influence of Iran and its proxies in southern Syria. For Israel, this is a matter of national security; for al-Shara's new government, it's a path toward securing sovereignty, gaining Western legitimacy, and obtaining much-needed economic relief. While full normalization seems distant, both sides are exploring a revival of the 1974 U.N. Disengagement Agreement, which previously ensured stability in the Golan Heights. In a significant gesture, the Trump administration has lifted the terrorist designation on al-Shara's former group, and Israeli leaders have softened their tone, describing him as someone they could potentially work with. However, analysts remain cautious, pointing to al-Shara’s past and the lack of public support for peace in Syria as major hurdles. Despite the challenges, the fact that these talks are happening at all represents a potential seismic shift in Middle East politics. This report breaks down the key players, the high stakes, and what this surprising diplomacy could mean for the future of the region. #IsraelSyriaTalks #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Israel #Syria #DonaldTrump #Iran #OneindiaNews #AhmedAlShara,

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Trump, Al-Sharaa on GIANT Hoardings in Damascus | Syrians thank U.S President for lifting sanctions [Video]

Trump, Al-Sharaa on GIANT Hoardings in Damascus | Syrians thank U.S President for lifting sanctions

Giant billboards of Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa have appeared in Damascus, thanking Trump for lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria. The hoardings read “Strong Leaders Make Peace” and “Syrian People Thank You.” This follows Trump’s June 30 executive order ending broad sanctions to support Syria’s post-Assad regime. Al-Sharaa, a controversial former Al-Nusra figure, has pledged inclusive governance. Trump met him in May, calling him “tough” and “attractive,” marking the first U.S.-Syria leader meeting in 20+ years. #Trump #Syria #AlSharaa #MiddleEastPolitics #SanctionsLifted #USForeignPolicy #Damascus #BreakingNews #TrumpInSyria #Geopolitics #PeaceInitiative #TrumpMoves #SyriaReconstruction #AssadFall #SyrianLeadership #Diplomacy #StrongLeaders #TrumpAlSharaa #GlobalPolitics #USSanctions #TrumpSpeech #MiddleEastUpdate #WhiteHouse #SyrianPeople #PoliticalShift #TrumpExecutiveOrder #ForeignRelations Also Read US President Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-donald-trump-announces-25-tariffs-on-japan-south-korea-7794333.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Calls Musk’s America Party Plan ‘Ridiculous’ And ‘Unworkable’ :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-calls-musk-s-america-party-plan-ridiculous-and-unworkable-7793443.html?ref=DMDesc America Will Be Richer, Safer, and Prouder: Trump As Big, Beautiful Bill Passes Congress :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-passes-congress-in-big-win-for-us-president-011-7790919.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.408~

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From Aleppo in ruins to a tank cemetery in Deir ez-Zor: Syria seven months after Assad’s fall [Video]

From Aleppo in ruins to a tank cemetery in Deir ez-Zor: Syria seven months after Assad’s fall

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Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria [Video]

Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria

Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/01/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-lifting-us-sanctions-on-syria Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Hamas Winning Gaza: 5 IDF Soldiers Chose To Die Against Al-Qassam | Netanyahu Under Fire [Video]

Hamas Winning Gaza: 5 IDF Soldiers Chose To Die Against Al-Qassam | Netanyahu Under Fire

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are witnessing a disturbing surge in suicides, with five soldiers taking their own lives in just two weeks. This includes a 19-year-old Norwegian immigrant and a Golani Brigade serviceman, both victims of psychological trauma tied to Israel’s prolonged war in Gaza and its broader military campaigns across seven active fronts. In 2024 alone, over 20 IDF suicides have been confirmed, primarily among active-duty reservists recently returned from intense combat. Army officials blame post-traumatic stress and long deployments for the spike. Opposition leaders are calling it a silent crisis, with thousands of soldiers withdrawing from combat roles due to mental breakdowns. Meanwhile, official numbers may underreport the true toll, as additional non-combat veterans’ deaths remain uncounted. With Israel’s military stretched thin across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, and the West Bank, the cost is not only strategic—but deeply human. #Israel #IDF #GazaWar #SuicideCrisis #CombatTrauma #PTSD #MiddleEastConflict #IsraelNews #SoldierSuicides #ReservistCrisis #MentalHealth #WarOnSevenFronts #Gaza #HamasAttack #WarCasualties #TraumaOfWar #BreakingNews #IsraelPalestine #MilitaryMentalHealth #IDFSuicides ~ED.420~GR.125~HT.96~

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Israel Launches Drone Strikes in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire — 2 Killed, War with Hezbollah Resurfaces [Video]

Israel Launches Drone Strikes in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire — 2 Killed, War with Hezbollah Resurfaces

One strike targeted a civilian vehicle in Nabatiyeh, while another hit a truck in Naqura. Lebanese officials report rising aerial surveillance and renewed fears of wider conflict as Hezbollah and Israeli forces edge closer to full-blown confrontation. #Israel #Lebanon #DroneStrikes #Ceasefire #MiddleEastConflict #Hezbollah #BreakingNews #WarCrimes #Nabatiyeh #Naqura #IDF #LebaneseResistance #BorderTensions #UNPeacekeepers #Netanyahu #IranIsrael #PressTV #Gaza #RegionalStability #InternationalLaw ~HT.410~PR.274~ED.194~

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IDF Bombs Hezbollah Radwan Camps In Daring Deep-Lebanon Raid; Explosions Tear Through Bekaa Valley [Video]

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Houthi Attack RAW FOOTAGE: Explosions Rocks Israel’s Eilat as Yemen-Backed Fighters Launch Attack [Video]

Houthi Attack RAW FOOTAGE: Explosions Rocks Israel’s Eilat as Yemen-Backed Fighters Launch Attack

Explosions have rocked the Israeli port city of Eilat, following a sudden missile and drone attack allegedly launched by Iran-backed Houthi fighters from Yemen. Sirens blared and fireballs lit up the night sky as Israeli air defenses attempted to intercept the incoming threats. The Houthi escalation marks a dangerous new front in the Middle East conflict, directly targeting Israeli territory far from Gaza or Lebanon. This video captures unfiltered visuals of the aftermath, impact sites, and emergency response on the ground. #HouthiAttack #HouthiVsIsrael #IsraelUnderAttack #YemenHouthis #HouthiMissileStrike #HouthiAttackOnIsrael #IsraelHouthiConflict #HouthiMissiles #MiddleEastTensions #IsraelStrikesBack #HouthiIsraelTensions #RedSeaCrisis #HouthisTargetIsrael #IsraelDefenseAlert #HouthiDroneAttack ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~

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Houthi Missile Attack on Israeli Cities Caught on Camera—IDF Intercepts in Air | Sirens Wail Across! [Video]

Houthi Missile Attack on Israeli Cities Caught on Camera—IDF Intercepts in Air | Sirens Wail Across!

On July 10, 2025, a missile launched from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels was intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems. Sirens blared across Jerusalem, central Israel, and parts of the West Bank as civilians rushed to shelters in panic. The IDF confirmed the interception and has since carried out retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi launch sites. This strike is part of a growing wave of regional escalation, with missile threats now emerging from Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. Houthis claim the attack was in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where over 57,000 have reportedly been killed since the Israeli military campaign began in late 2023. With tensions mounting, the region stands on the brink of a broader war. HASHTAGS #IsraelUnderAttack #HouthiMissile #IDF #MiddleEastConflict #Jerusalem #Airstrike #BreakingNews #RedAlert #Yemen #GazaCrisis #MissileIntercepted #WarFootage #IranProxy #RegionalTensions #IsraelNews #MilitaryResponse #BrinkOfWar ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.318~GR.122~

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