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24-11-2025
Israel's military killed Haitham Ali al-Tabtabai, a senior Hezbollah member, in an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, despite a ceasefire. The strike killed at least five people and wounded 28 others. Hezbollah confirmed Tabtabai's death and accused Israel of crossing a 'red line'. The attack is Israel's first on southern Beirut in months and comes as Israel escalates its campaign against Hezbollah, a Shia Muslim group supported by Iran. Israeli officials claim Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities and smuggling weapons into Lebanon. The Lebanese government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but the group has rejected calls to discuss disarmament until Israel stops its attacks and withdraws from Lebanon.
Entities: Israel, Hezbollah, Beirut, Haitham Ali al-Tabtabai, Lebanon • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-11-2025
The Israeli military conducted an airstrike in Beirut targeting a high-ranking Hezbollah militant, marking the first such attack in months. The strike comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to continue preventing Hezbollah from re-establishing its military capabilities. Hezbollah has threatened to respond, with its deputy chair warning of an escalation of attacks. The strike occurred just before Pope Leo XIV's scheduled visit to Lebanon and as Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have intensified.
Entities: Israel, Hezbollah, Beirut, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-11-2025
The US is considering dropping leaflets in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, as part of a psychological warfare operation to pressure President Nicolás Maduro, according to officials familiar with the talks. The operation, which has not been authorized, could take place on Sunday, Maduro's 63rd birthday. The US has been ramping up pressure on Maduro, including a military buildup in the region, live fire exercises, and strikes on alleged drug boats. The Trump administration has accused Maduro of operating a cartel that funnels drugs into the US and has offered a $50 million reward for information leading to his arrest. Maduro has said he is open to 'face-to-face' discussions with President Trump.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, Caracas, Trump administration, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-11-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's chief of staff, in a Beirut strike. Netanyahu described Tabatabai as a 'mass murderer' responsible for attacks on Israelis and Americans. The strike is part of Israel's ongoing effort to dismantle Hezbollah's leadership and prevent the group from rebuilding its arsenal. Netanyahu warned that Israel will not tolerate future threats from Lebanon and urged the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah. The operation was carried out on the recommendation of the defense minister and the IDF chief of staff. Hezbollah confirmed Tabatabai's death, posting a photo on its Telegram accounts.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Beirut • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-11-2025
The Israeli military conducted an airstrike on Beirut, Lebanon, killing Hezbollah's chief of staff, Haytham Ali Tabtabai. The strike, which was the first on Beirut since June, also killed at least four others and wounded 28. Israel claimed Tabtabai was responsible for rearming Hezbollah, which the group denies. The attack comes days before Pope Leo is set to visit Lebanon and amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Entities: Israel, Hezbollah, Beirut, Lebanon, Haytham Ali Tabtabai • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-11-2025
The US is set to designate Cartel de los Soles, a Venezuelan organization allegedly led by President Nicolás Maduro, as a foreign terrorist organization. The designation is part of the Trump administration's efforts to combat drug trafficking and pressure Maduro's government. Cartel de los Soles is not a traditional cartel but rather a term used to describe high-ranking military officers and government officials involved in drug trafficking and other illicit activities. The US has accused Maduro and his inner circle of conspiring to traffic cocaine into the US and using the drug trade as a 'weapon against America.' Maduro has denied the charges, and the designation is seen as a significant escalation of the US's campaign against his government.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump, Cartel de los Soles, Venezuela, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
