Conflict

Israel’s Air Strike on Damascus: Rising Tensions Amidst Iranian Influence On October 2, 2024, an Israeli air strike on a residential building in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus claimed the lives of three individuals. According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the attack targeted a flat reportedly frequented by Hezbollah leaders and members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. This strike is part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to prevent Iran’s influence from expanding within Syria.

Evacuation Urged in Ukrainian-Controlled DPR Cities: A Dire Call for Safety In a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk has issued an urgent call for the evacuation of residents from several cities under Ukrainian control in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). The cities of Krasnoarmeysk, Dimitrov, and Selidovo are now in the crosshairs as the front line creeps dangerously closer, threatening the safety of thousands of civilians.