Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have continued despite a recently extended 45-day ceasefire, resulting in at least seven deaths. The attacks occurred shortly after Lebanese and Israeli officials agreed to the truce, with reports indicating that a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad was killed in one of the strikes. Lebanese media confirmed the death of the Islamic Jihad commander in an Israeli airstrike . The renewed violence has contributed to a death toll exceeding 3,000 in Lebanon .
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah remains unresolved, with the recent ceasefire already violated. While diplomatic efforts continue, the question of disarming Hezbollah remains a contentious issue, with no clear path to resolution . Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza, conducting near-daily strikes since a broader ceasefire took effect in October. The Israeli government claims these actions are necessary to counter Hamas' tightening control over the territory .
> Background: **Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire as covert Iraq bases revealed** — *23 hours ago*
Israel built two covert military bases in Iraqi desert to support Iran strikes, report claims A 29-year-old shepherd – who was later killed – discovered the base while on a grocery trip and alerted Iraqi regional command
independent · 2 days ago
Renewed Israeli attacks kill 7 in Lebanon as death toll exceeds 3,000 Attacks come days after Lebanese and Israeli officials agreed to extend a ceasefire by 45 days.
aljazeera · 2 days ago
Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in Lebanon despite ceasefire extension The attacks came shortly after Lebanese and Israeli officials agreed to extend the ceasefire by 45 days.
aljazeera · 2 days ago
Nigeria: Who was the targeted Islamic State group leader & why was he targeted by the US? On May 16, a senior IS group figure was killed in a strike led by Nigerian and US forces as part of a joint operation to target jihadists of the group in the northeast of Nigeria. But although Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was a prominent figure of the IS group, he wasnt the second-in-command of IS group worldwide, as US President Donald Trump claimed at the time of his killing. FRANCE 24s Wassim Nasr tells us more about who he was, and what his death means for Nigeria.
france24 · 2 days ago
IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Commander in Lebanon, Lebanese Media Says – Haaretz IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Commander in Lebanon, Lebanese Media Says HaaretzIDF: Senior Islamic Jihad commander killed in Israeli airstrike…
europesays.com · 3 days ago
Israeli attacks in Gaza have stepped up since halt in bombing in Iran At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip on May 17. Israel has stepped up attacks in Gaza in the weeks since halting its joint bombing with the US in Iran. Netanyahus government says Hamas fighters are tightening their grip on the strip. The devastated Palestinian territory has seen near-daily Israeli fire since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect in October.
france24 · 3 days ago
US strikes kill more than 20 Isis militants in Nigeria Attack comes shortly after killing of groups second-in-command as Washington steps up West Africa military action
financial times · 3 days ago
Angriffe auf Schulen in Nigeria: Dutzende Entführte
orf.at · 3 days ago
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sueddeutsche · 3 days ago
US, Nigeria carry out fresh strikes on Islamic State group The United States and Nigeria carried out air strikes against Islamic State group targets in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday. The region faces the double threat of attacks from jihadist groups and from criminal gangs that carry out kidnappings, including one that resulted in the abduction of 46 people, most of them children, on Friday.
france24 · 3 days ago
American forces kill at least 20 ISIS militants in fresh airstrikes in northeast Nigeria AFRICOM confirmed no U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed during the strikes
independent · 3 days ago
⚡#LATEST Israel has been operating at least two secret bases in the Iraqi desert on and off for more than a year, not just one as initially reported — NYT
telegram bot · 3 days ago
New wave of Israeli strikes pound Lebanon despite ceasefire
aljazeera · 3 days ago
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telegram bot · 4 days ago
🇮🇱🇺🇸❌🇮🇶🇮🇷- A second covert Israeli base has been discovered operating in Iraqs western desert, according to senior Iraqi and regional officials cited by the New York Times, following the Wall Street Journals earlier reporting of the first. ➡️ At least one of the bases is believed to have been operational for well over a year, with Israeli forces thought to have begun preparations as far back as late 2024, and at least one was used during a 12-day war against Iran in June 2025. ➡️ The second base came to light following the killing of Bedouin shepherd Awad al-Shammari, 29, on March 3rd, after he stumbled upon one of the sites and contacted Iraqi military authorities. Witnesses say a helicopter pursued and fired upon his truck until it came to a halt in the sand. ➡️ The images above are of Mr. Al-Shammaris truck, which was found along with his body by the Popular Mobilization Forces a few days ago. @GeoPWatch
telegram bot · 4 days ago
🇮🇱🇺🇸❌🇮🇶🇮🇷- The United States forced Iraq to shut down its radars during both the short-lived war last year and the current conflict, seemingly to protect U.S. aircraft, which contributed to Israels ability to operate covertly in Iraq for so long. ➡️ As a result, Iraq was largely dependent on U.S. forces to identify any illegal activity, which served as cover for the Israeli presence. When determining that it could safely conduct covert operations on Iraqi territory, Israel took this U.S. influence over Iraqi security into consideration, according to regional officials. ➡️ Israel is alleged to have used the exposed bases for personnel medical care, refueling, and air support. @GeoPWatch
telegram bot · 4 days ago
Day 79 of US-Israeli War on Iran: Hostilities Continue Between Israel, Hezbollah Watch this space for the days key updates on the West Asia crisis. Tel Aviv and Beirut have…
europesays.com · 4 days ago
In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.
new york times · 4 days ago
Middle East: Israel attacks south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite an extension of the truce between the two countries.
france24 · 4 days ago
Ceasefire Between Lebanon and Israel Extended by 45 Days Following US-Mediated Talks Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days following two days of US-mediated talks…
europesays.com · 4 days ago
Iraqi suspect in Dutch Jewish site attacks linked by experts to Iranian regime An Iraqi man accused of coordinating attacks on Jewish targets across Europe, including several incidents in the Netherlands, was likely acting under direction from the Iranian regime, according to
nltimes.nl · 4 days ago
Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Attacks After Extending Cease-Fire As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RLs Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
radio free europe · 4 days ago
Iranian Authorities Report 30 Executions Since Start of the War As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RLs Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
radio free europe · 4 days ago