Syria

French cement maker Lafarge to face trial on terrorism funding charges

Investigations continue into allegations that Lafarge was complicit in crimes against humanity, part of the wider probe into how the group kept its factory running in Syria.

By REUTERS
17/10/2024

Prosecutors seek 8 years for Dutch woman accused of keeping Yazidi slaves in Syria

She had told judges earlier in the trial that she moved from the Netherlands to Islamic State-held territory in Syria in 2015 with her young son to try to change her life for the better.

By REUTERS
16/10/2024

Israel sketches terms for Lebanon truce but not yet ready

Calls for a ceasefire have grown significantly from the United States and the international community.

Hezbollah’s Captogan drug trade challenges Israeli security, regional stability

Hezbollah’s Captagon trade finances its operations, challenging Israeli security and regional stability amid military pressure and calls for international sanctions.

14/10/2024

Israel targets Damascus building frequented by IRGC, Hezbollah officials

The attack reportedly took place during a meeting between senior Iranian and Hezbollah officials.

08/10/2024

IAF destroys 3.5 km. Lebanon-Syria Hezbollah smuggling tunnel

The tunnel was operated by Hezbollah’s 4400 Unit, which is responsible for the transportation of weaponry from Iran to Lebanon.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 363?

Aziz Salha, photographed preparator of Ramallah lynching, killed in IAF strike in Gaza • Funeral of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah on Friday • Hamas refused to take part in negotiations for several weeks

Nasrallah's son-in-law killed in airstrike on Damascus, days after brother

Hassan Jafar Kasir's reported assassination is another severe blow to Hezbollah as its leadership has been slowly picked off in Israeli operations. 

Three civilians killed in Israeli airstrike on Damascus, state media says

Syrian state television earlier said that one of its presenters was killed in an Israeli strike on Damascus.

By REUTERS
01/10/2024

Hezbollah's aid to Assad allowed Israel to spy on terror group

Since 2006 and the Second Lebanon War, the quality and extent of intelligence Israel was able to gather on the terror group changed significantly.

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