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21-12-2025
The US military carried out a 'massive strike' against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, targeting over 70 sites across central Syria in response to a deadly IS ambush that killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. The operation, called Operation Hawkeye Strike, involved fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery, and employed over 100 precision munitions. The strike was carried out in coordination with the Royal Jordanian Air Force. The US Central Command (Centcom) stated that the operation was a declaration of vengeance against IS, and that the US will continue to relentlessly pursue terrorists who seek to harm Americans and their partners.
Entities: US, Syria, Islamic State (IS), Donald Trump, US Central Command (Centcom) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
The United States launched retaliatory strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria, killing at least five ISIS members, according to a Syria monitoring group. The strikes were in response to an attack by a Syrian gunman that killed two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian interpreter. The U.S. military used over 100 precision munitions, F-15 fighter jets, A-10 Thunderbolts, and Apache attack helicopters to target ISIS positions. Jordan also participated in the operation, confirming its involvement in precise airstrikes targeting ISIS positions in southern Syria. The U.S. and partner forces have conducted over 80 counterterrorism operations in Syria in the past six months.
Entities: United States, Syria, ISIS, U.S. Central Command, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
The U.S. conducted airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack that killed two American soldiers and a U.S. interpreter. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Hawkeye Strike,' involved fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, and artillery, striking over 70 targets across central Syria. The U.S. Central Command described the operation as a 'massive strike' and reported using more than 100 precision munitions. President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth vowed retaliation after the attack, with Hegseth announcing the operation on X. The strikes were deemed 'very successful' by President Trump, who said they hit 'every site flawlessly.'
Entities: United States, ISIS, Syria, President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
The article reports on the US retaliatory strikes against alleged ISIS targets in Syria, as part of Operation Hawkeye. Newly released footage shows US and Jordanian forces hitting alleged ISIS sites in Syria, in response to last week's attack that killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter. US officials say roughly 70 targets were struck in the operation. The article also includes other news stories, such as the US seizing a vessel off Venezuela's coast, a knife attack in central Taipei, and a vigil at Bondi Beach.
Entities: US, ISIS, Syria, Jordan, Operation Hawkeye • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing a ban on chants of 'globalize the intifada' and public displays of ISIS flags or extremist symbols following a deadly mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach that killed at least 15 people. NSW Premier Chris Minns stated that hate speech or incitement of hatred has no place in society and that the proposed ban would give police more powers to demand protesters remove face coverings during demonstrations. The ban is punishable by up to two years in prison and fines. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also pledged to introduce measures to curb radicalization and hate, including broadening the definition of hate speech offenses.
Entities: New South Wales, Australia, ISIS, Bondi Beach, Chris Minns • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
Former Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has accused the current Albanese government of failing to address extremist threats against Jewish Australians, citing a recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. Frydenberg attributes the attack to radical Islam and criticizes the government's response as inadequate, focusing on gun laws rather than the ideology behind the violence. He calls for tougher action against hate preachers and extremist groups, and banning organizations like Hezbat al-Tahrir, which are already banned in other Western democracies. Frydenberg expresses concern over the rising antisemitism in Australia, citing incidents of harassment, intimidation, and violence against Jewish Australians, and warns that the situation has reached a breaking point.
Entities: Josh Frydenberg, Anthony Albanese, Australia, Bondi Beach, Gaza • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
