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The regional campaign against Iran has shifted attention away from the Syrian arena, yet developments during March and early April 2026 demonstrate that Syria continues
On April 8, 2026, the IDF carried out a rapid, simultaneous, and large-scale strike using precision-guided munitions against dozens of key military targets across three
Since the ceasefire with Iran came into effect (April 8), Hezbollah has gradually resumed attacks against Israeli territory, following a sharp but temporary one-day decline
During the past week, against the backdrop of reports ahead of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel, and alongside statements by the Lebanese government regarding
By: Sarit Zehavi and Tal Beeri. The required objective is the security of the residents of the north. The goal is the strategic weakening of
GeneralOn Saturday, April 4, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson issued an evacuation warning for the al-Masnaa crossing and the road connecting to it from the Syrian
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