Thursday 8 January 2026

Aidarus al-Zoubaidi Flees to the UAE!

The Saudi-led coalition has released information claiming that Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, head of the Southern Transitional Council, fled to the United Arab Emirates following recent defeats in eastern and southern Yemen.

Tuesday 6 January 2026

Syria–Israel Security Talks Resume in Paris

Senior Syrian and Israeli officials met in Paris on Monday to restart negotiations aimed at reaching a new security agreement. According to Axios, citing an Israeli official and a knowledgeable source, the talks will last for two days.

Tuesday 6 January 2026

Sudden Death of Judge in Netanyahu Corruption Case!

Judge Beni Shagai, head of the Beersheba District Court, died in a road accident in southern Israel. He was 54 years old and had held the position for only about a year. According to police, a car entering the highway from a side road collided with his motorcycle. The driver was found responsible due to reckless driving and drug use.

Tuesday 6 January 2026

Lebanese Security Forces Launch Operation to Detain Assad-era Officials

Lebanese security forces have begun a large-scale operation to ensure that senior figures and officers of Syria’s former regime are not present on Lebanese soil, aiming to prevent the country from becoming a platform for threats against Syria’s security and stability. The case is being overseen directly by Tarek Mitri, Lebanon’s Deputy Prime Minister, who is responsible for managing Lebanon–Syria relations. Mitri seeks to reassure Damascus of Beirut’s respect for its neighbor’s sovereignty and stability through security and political measures.

Friday 2 January 2026

Coalition Forces to Withdraw From Ain al-Asad Base

Qais al-Muhammadi, deputy commander of Iraq’s Joint Operations Command announced that the Ain al-Asad base will be fully handed over to Iraqi security forces next week, following the withdrawal of coalition troops. He stressed that the agreement ending the coalition’s mission was finalized three months ago, and that no coalition personnel are currently present within Iraq’s Joint Operations Command.