
Israeli Covert Operations Target Syria's New Government
Israel has been conducting covert operations in Syria, including airdropping weapons and aid to local militias, to influence the new Syrian government following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
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Israel has been conducting covert operations in Syria, including airdropping weapons and aid to local militias, to influence the new Syrian government following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.

The UAE is publicly acknowledging mistakes in its Sudan policy, particularly its support for the RSF militia, amid international criticism and reputational damage. Historically, the UAE and Gulf states have invested heavily in Sudan's resources, including gold and ports, often aligning with military interests. Recent developments suggest the UAE is now seeking to distance itself from the RSF and support a transition to civilian rule, with international efforts aiming for a ceasefire and inclusive governance. The situation remains complex, with geopolitical and economic interests deeply intertwined.
Saleh Aljafarawi, a prominent Hamas-affiliated social media influencer known as 'Mr. FAFO', was killed in Gaza by an anti-Hamas militia amid escalating clashes between Hamas and local armed groups, including the Doghmush clan, leading to increased violence and security operations in the region.
Palestinian social media activist Saleh al-Jafarawi was killed by an armed militia in Gaza City while reporting on clashes between Israel-backed forces and Hamas, amid ongoing violence and a fragile ceasefire agreement.

Amid rising US-Venezuela tensions and US naval deployments, Venezuelan President Maduro is training civilians, mainly elderly, in militia activities as a defensive measure, framing it as preparation for potential conflict and a form of national defense.

In response to US threats and military presence, thousands of Venezuelans, including housewives and retirees, volunteered to join the country's militia, led by President Maduro, as a show of resistance and national defense amid escalating tensions with the US.

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro announced the mobilization of 4.5 million militiamen amid US military movements and increased tensions, with the US denying any troop deployment near Venezuela, while both sides exchange accusations and warnings of sovereignty and security threats.

Venezuela's President Maduro plans to activate over 4.5 million militias amid the arrival of three US destroyers off its coast, as tensions escalate over US accusations of Maduro's involvement in drug trafficking and efforts to bolster national defense against external threats.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the deployment of 4.5 million militia members in response to perceived threats from the US, which has increased its bounty for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. Maduro condemned US actions and called for the formation of additional militias to defend Venezuela's sovereignty amid heightened tensions.

Canadian police have charged three men, including two active military members, with plotting to create anti-government militias and stockpiling weapons, following military-style training and raids that seized explosives and firearms in Quebec.
Hamas has issued a ten-day ultimatum to Gazan militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab to surrender or face trial for charges including treason and insurrection, amid ongoing tensions and accusations of collaboration and violence in Gaza.
A new militia called 'The Popular Forces' has emerged in Gaza, backed by Israel, positioning itself as a counter to Hamas' rule, signaling a potential shift in the region's power dynamics.

A new Palestinian militia, the Popular Forces, operating with tacit Israeli approval, has emerged in Gaza to challenge Hamas, aiming to protect civilians and deliver aid amid ongoing conflict, raising concerns about regional stability and internal Gaza dynamics.

Yasser Abu Shabab is a Bedouin leader of a small Palestinian militia in Gaza, backed by Israel to undermine Hamas, accused of looting aid trucks, and claiming to operate under Palestinian legitimacy, amid complex Israeli-Palestinian security dynamics.

Pro-Kyiv militia groups claim to have captured a Russian border village, Tyotkino, while Russia's Defense Ministry alleges thwarting attempted incursions by "Ukrainian terrorist groups" in the Kursk and Belgorod regions. Unverified videos show armored vehicles and combat, with conflicting reports from both sides. The Kremlin states that the Russian military is on alert following the border attacks, while Ukraine's military intelligence agency denies involvement of the Russian volunteer groups in launching the assaults.