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16-07-2025
Israel has bombed Syrian government forces entering the predominantly Druze city of Suweida after deadly sectarian clashes, with at least 200 people killed since Sunday. Syria's defence minister announced a ceasefire as government forces entered the city on Tuesday. Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he ordered strikes on forces and weapons in the Suweida area because the government "intended to use [them] against the Druze". Syria condemned Israel's involvement, saying the strikes killed members of the armed forces and civilians. The US has asked Israel to cease its strikes on Syrian military forces. The clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes were sparked by the robbery and abduction of a Druze merchant, and have resulted in widespread violence, looting, and executions, with many civilians fleeing the city.
16-07-2025
At least 12 people, including seven Syrians and three Lebanese, have been killed in Israeli air strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah military compounds, including training camps affiliated with its elite Radwan Force, citing a "blatant violation" of a ceasefire agreement. The strikes are the deadliest since a ceasefire ended a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, and have drawn condemnation from Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV channel. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strikes sent a "clear message" to Hezbollah and the Lebanese government that Israel is prepared to respond with force against any attempt to rebuild Hezbollah's military capabilities.
16-07-2025
The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has called for an investigation into the death of 20-year-old Palestinian-American Sayfollah Musallet, who was beaten to death by a gang of extremist settlers in the West Bank village of Sinjil. Musallet's family demanded that the US State Department lead an immediate investigation and hold the Israeli settlers accountable. Israeli officials claim that the confrontation began when Palestinians threw rocks at settlers, but so far, no Israeli suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing. The Palestinian Health Ministry said Musallet was fatally beaten during an attack by settlers, and another man was shot and killed during the same incident.
16-07-2025
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the death of a 20-year-old Palestinian-American, Sayfollah Musallet, in a clash with Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, calling it a "murder" and a "criminal and terrorist act." Musallet was visiting his family in the area when he was killed on Friday, with his family stating he was "brutally beaten to death" by settlers. The incident occurred amid rising settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Huckabee demanded an "aggressive investigation" into the killing, using unusually strong language. The Israeli military has said it is looking into reported casualties, but has not confirmed or denied the deaths. Musallet's family has called for the US State Department to lead an immediate investigation and hold those responsible accountable.
