southfront--2020-08-15--SDF Security Agency Uncovered Iranian Intelligence Cell In Raqqa – Report

The Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) security agency , Asayish , has uncovered a cell working for the Iranian @ @ @ @ @ News reported on August 15 .
Citing a source in Asayish , the news outlet @ @ @ @ @ based in the city of Tabqah , in the southern Raqqa countryside .
The cell @ @ @ @ @ 18 , were all apprehended by Asayish .
One of the members is reportedly an @ @ @ @ @ In the last few weeks , Kurdish sources reported the arrest of many Syrian intelligence @ @ @ @ @ the SDF .
These reports came amid a crisis between the SDF and Arab tribes @ @ @ @ @ group was accused of assassinating Arab tribal leaders .
These accusations were slammed by the @ @ @ @ @ blaming everything on the Syrian intelligence .
The reports of Tabqah cell may be a @ @ @ @ @ s propaganda campaign against the Syrian intelligence .
The group wants to hold the Damascus @ @ @ @ @ its areas in the northeast .
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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) security agency, Asayish, has uncovered a cell working for the Iranian intelligence in Raqqa, Bas News reported on August 15.
Citing a source in Asayish, the news outlet reported that the cell was based in the city of Tabqah, in the southern Raqqa countryside. The cell’s members, numbered 18, were all apprehended by Asayish. One of the members is reportedly an officer of the SDF.
“The Syrian regime’s security forces and Iranian militias intensified their security activities in the areas held by the Self-Administration recently,” the source said, adding “the SDF apprehended a number of these cells’ members in Deir Ezzor and Raqqa.”
In the last few weeks, Kurdish sources reported the arrest of many Syrian intelligence operatives in northeast Syria by the SDF.
These reports came amid a crisis between the SDF and Arab tribes in northeast. The Kurdish-led group was accused of assassinating Arab tribal leaders. These accusations were slammed by the group, that has been blaming everything on the Syrian intelligence.
The reports of Tabqah cell may be a part of the SDF’s propaganda campaign against the Syrian intelligence. The group wants to hold the Damascus government responsible for lawlessness in its areas in the northeast.
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southfront--2020-08-15--Military Situation In Syria On August 15, 2020 (Map Update)

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Everything is the same after Russia-Turkey ( NATO member ) cease @ @ @

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
At least one civilian was killed and several others were wounded in a motorcycle VBIED blast in the city of Jarablus in Aleppo Governorate;
Turkish-backed militants’ artillery shelled SAA positions in the Tal Rashu area;
ISIS memebers shelled an SAA tank with an antitank guided missile system Konkur in Mayadin desert, in Deir Ezzor Governorate
Mayor of Eyeb town in the northern Daraa countryside was killed along with his two children by unidentified gunmen;
Ahmad Rahal, a former Syrian Arab Army general, who defected to the opposition, was arrested in Istanbul. He was allegedly accused of criticizing Turkey in the media;
A suicide drone struck the house of a Turkish-affiliated commander in the town of Kafr Janah in Aleppo Governorate;
The units of Liwa al-Quds completed a new combing operation in the eastern Hama countryside;
ISIS ambushed Liwa al-Quds Brigade in Mayadin desert, killing 3 soldiers and wounding 6 others.
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southfront--2020-08-15--In Denial: Australia, Human Rights and Climate Change

When the complaint was lodged in May 2019 , there was a sense of the audacious about it .
Eight Torres Strait Islanders had taken the trouble to petition the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Committee , citing climate change and Australian violations as their main concern .
Australia , they claimed , had violated their fundamental rights under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights .
Representing a group of islands between the tip of the Australian mainland at Cape York and Papua New Guinea , the complainants allege that Australia ’ s inadequate steps on combating climate change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to culture ) ; Article 17 ( the right to be free from arbitrary interference with privacy , family and home ) and Article 6 ( the right to life ) .
Australia had also failed to boost the islands ’ coastal defences and implement “ resilience measures ” .
But most troubling of all , Canberra had failed to adopt a sufficient greenhouse gas mitigation strategy .
As a summary from Client Earth documents , legal representatives for the islanders “ allege that the catastrophic nature of the predicted future impacts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including the total submergence of ancestral homelands , is a sufficiently severe impact as to constitute a violation of the rights to culture , family and life.
” Sixth-generation Warraber man Kabay Tamu , one of the authors behind the complaint , saw a disturbing aspect of colonialism redux , a nightmare in the making .
“ If climate change means we ’ re forced away and become climate change refugees in our country , I fear this will be colonisation all over again .
Because when you are colonised , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you ’ re forced to stop using your language and stop practising your culture and traditions.
” Such reasoning is hard to fault .
Various calls are directed against Canberra , including greater funding for coastal defences against rising sea levels after consultation while also addressing Australia ’ s share of greenhouse gas emissions .
A reduction of at least 65 % below 2005 levels by 2030 is demanded ; and a promise to achieve net zero levels by 2050 .
Thermal coal for both domestic and export markets is also to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Australian government remains distinctly blasé about its commitments to reduce emissions in what is already a modest target : 26-28 % by 2030 .
Indeed , Australia has proven itself to be an enthusiastic saboteur of international efforts to decarbonise the global economy .
When the Islanders extended a personal invitation to Prime Minister Scott Morrison last September to visit the islands and see the relevant claims of damage , it was not taken up .
A promise of $ 25 million was made instead , ostensibly to beef up emergency coastal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to draw upon .
A 2014 report from the Climate Council , self-advertised as “ an independent crowd-funded organisation providing quality information on climate change to the Australian public ” does not mince its words .
Australia , a continent marked by coastal cities , had the sort of infrastructure that had been designed in a vacuum of harmonious stability , “ designed and built for a stable climate and known ranges of variability.
” Rising sea levels had dashed that vision .
The report makes specific reference to the vulnerability of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on extremely low-lying areas ” that “ already experience flooding during high tides.
” Sea level data gathered by satellite from a location in Torres Strait between 1993-2010 notes a rise of 6 mm per annum – “ more than twice the global average ” .
( The authors are careful to qualify this “ single , relatively short dataset ” and possible influences . )
The response from the Australian government is much in keeping with the earth digging vigilantes that make up the fossil-fuel lobby .
Do not speculate about what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediacy of the now .
To that end , the Morrison government argues that the complaint should be dismissed .
As it concerns “ future risks ” , human rights impacts supposedly felt now can not be proved .
They remain in the realm of the hypothetical .
The second ground for rejection , argue Australia ’ s lawyers , centres on the issue of greenhouse gas contributions .
As Australia is neither the main or only contributor to global warming , it can not be held responsible for the effects of climate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to be sure , much on the climate change litigation plate , piling up with various actions seeking to compel a change in policy .
But no Australian case has yet made the link made between human rights violations and climate change policies in the way done in the Dutch case of .
The Dutch Supreme Court accepted the argument that inadequate action in addressing climate change by the government posed a “ risk of irreversible changes to the worldwide ecosystems and liveability our planet ” ; with that also came a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of citizens will be confronted with loss of life and/or a disruption to family life… that the State has a duty to protect against.
” The European Convention of Human Rights proved to be the lynchpin in the case in stressing that the State ’ s obligation “ to protect the life and the right to private and family life of its residents ” .
The Federal Court lawsuit launched by university student Katta O ’ Donnell last July on sovereign bonds has less to do with human rights than a green commercial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government , they are entitled to be appraised of climate change risks .
A failure to disclose such risks , her lawyers argue , amount to misrepresentation and deception .
The arguments of the Torres Strait Islanders is far more on the theme of Urgenda Foundation .
“ States like Australia , ” claims Sophie Marjanac , lawyer acting for the complainants , “ have legal duties to protect the human rights of their citizens.
” To date , these duties remain spectral , at least to the Canberra set mired in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College , Cambridge .
He lectures at RMIT University , Melbourne .
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When the complaint was lodged in May 2019, there was a sense of the audacious about it. Eight Torres Strait Islanders had taken the trouble to petition the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Committee, citing climate change and Australian violations as their main concern. Australia, they claimed, had violated their fundamental rights under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Representing a group of islands between the tip of the Australian mainland at Cape York and Papua New Guinea, the complainants allege that Australia’s inadequate steps on combating climate change had violated Article 27 (the right to culture); Article 17 (the right to be free from arbitrary interference with privacy, family and home) and Article 6 (the right to life). Australia had also failed to boost the islands’ coastal defences and implement “resilience measures”. But most troubling of all, Canberra had failed to adopt a sufficient greenhouse gas mitigation strategy.
As a summary from Client Earth documents, legal representatives for the islanders “allege that the catastrophic nature of the predicted future impacts of climate change on the Torres Strait Islands, including the total submergence of ancestral homelands, is a sufficiently severe impact as to constitute a violation of the rights to culture, family and life.”
Sixth-generation Warraber man Kabay Tamu, one of the authors behind the complaint, saw a disturbing aspect of colonialism redux, a nightmare in the making. “If climate change means we’re forced away and become climate change refugees in our country, I fear this will be colonisation all over again. Because when you are colonised, you’re taken away from your land and you’re forced to stop using your language and stop practising your culture and traditions.” Such reasoning is hard to fault.
Various calls are directed against Canberra, including greater funding for coastal defences against rising sea levels after consultation while also addressing Australia’s share of greenhouse gas emissions. A reduction of at least 65% below 2005 levels by 2030 is demanded; and a promise to achieve net zero levels by 2050. Thermal coal for both domestic and export markets is also to be phased out.
To date, the Australian government remains distinctly blasé about its commitments to reduce emissions in what is already a modest target: 26-28% by 2030. Indeed, Australia has proven itself to be an enthusiastic saboteur of international efforts to decarbonise the global economy. When the Islanders extended a personal invitation to Prime Minister Scott Morrison last September to visit the islands and see the relevant claims of damage, it was not taken up. A promise of $25 million was made instead, ostensibly to beef up emergency coastal defences.
The petitioners have ample evidence to draw upon. A 2014 report from the Climate Council, self-advertised as “an independent crowd-funded organisation providing quality information on climate change to the Australian public” does not mince its words. Australia, a continent marked by coastal cities, had the sort of infrastructure that had been designed in a vacuum of harmonious stability, “designed and built for a stable climate and known ranges of variability.” Rising sea levels had dashed that vision. The report makes specific reference to the vulnerability of the Torres Strait Island communities, located “on extremely low-lying areas” that “already experience flooding during high tides.” Sea level data gathered by satellite from a location in Torres Strait between 1993-2010 notes a rise of 6 mm per annum – “more than twice the global average”. (The authors are careful to qualify this “single, relatively short dataset” and possible influences.)
The response from the Australian government is much in keeping with the earth digging vigilantes that make up the fossil-fuel lobby. Do not speculate about what will happen; worry about the pressing immediacy of the now. To that end, the Morrison government argues that the complaint should be dismissed. As it concerns “future risks”, human rights impacts supposedly felt now cannot be proved. They remain in the realm of the hypothetical.
The second ground for rejection, argue Australia’s lawyers, centres on the issue of greenhouse gas contributions. As Australia is neither the main or only contributor to global warming, it cannot be held responsible for the effects of climate change on its citizens.
There is, to be sure, much on the climate change litigation plate, piling up with various actions seeking to compel a change in policy. But no Australian case has yet made the link made between human rights violations and climate change policies in the way done in the Dutch case of Urgenda Foundation v. Netherlands. The Dutch Supreme Court accepted the argument that inadequate action in addressing climate change by the government posed a “risk of irreversible changes to the worldwide ecosystems and liveability our planet”; with that also came a “serious risk that the current generation of citizens will be confronted with loss of life and/or a disruption to family life… that the State has a duty to protect against.” The European Convention of Human Rights proved to be the lynchpin in the case in stressing that the State’s obligation “to protect the life and the right to private and family life of its residents”.
The Federal Court lawsuit launched by university student Katta O’Donnell last July on sovereign bonds has less to do with human rights than a green commercial sensibility: when investors lend money to the government, they are entitled to be appraised of climate change risks. A failure to disclose such risks, her lawyers argue, amount to misrepresentation and deception.
The arguments of the Torres Strait Islanders is far more on the theme of Urgenda Foundation. “States like Australia,” claims Sophie Marjanac, lawyer acting for the complainants, “have legal duties to protect the human rights of their citizens.” To date, these duties remain spectral, at least to the Canberra set mired in denial and complicity.
Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He lectures at RMIT University, Melbourne. Email: bkampmark@gmail.com
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southfront--2020-08-16--ISIS Executed Minority Man In Government-Held Southern Raqqa (Photos)

On August 15 , ISIS terrorists captured then executed a man on a road near the town of Resafa in the southern Raqqa countryside .
The region is controlled by Syrian government forces .
In a statement shared by its news agency , Amaq , the terrorist group said the victim was executed simply because he was a member of the Ismali minority .
Some opposition sources , however , claimed that the unidentified victim was a fighter in pro-government forces .
These claims appear to be meant to justify ISIS crime .
In photos released by Amaq the victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The terrorist group didn ’ t mention anything about him being a fighter .
The Syrian Arab Army and its allies liberated al-Resafa and the rest of the southern Raqqa countryside from ISIS after a fierce battle in 2017 .
ISIS cells resurfaced in southern Raqqa a few months ago only .
The terrorists sneaked into the region from the nearby Homs desert .
The terrorist group is apparently working to establish itself in the southern countryside of Raqqa .
Executions are often used by the group to intimidate the locals and push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THIS TOPIC : • Russian Troops Targeted Drone That Approached Their Patrol In Northern Al-Hasakah

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On August 15, ISIS terrorists captured and executed a man on a road near the town of Resafa in the southern Raqqa countryside. The region is controlled by Syrian government forces.
In a statement shared by its news agency, Amaq, the terrorist group said the victim was executed simply because he was a member of the Ismali minority.
Some opposition sources, however, claimed that the unidentified victim was a fighter in pro-government forces. These claims appear to be meant to justify ISIS crime. In photos released by Amaq the victim can be seen in civilian clothes. Nothing indicates that he was a fighter.
The Syrian Arab Army and its allies liberated al-Resafa and the rest of the southern Raqqa countryside from ISIS after a fierce battle in 2017.
ISIS cells appeared in southern Raqqa only a few months ago. The terrorists sneaked into the region from the nearby Homs desert.
The terrorist group is apparently working to establish its forces in the southern countryside of Raqqa. Executions are often used by the group to intimidate the locals and push them away from the areas that are under ISIS control.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Greater Idlib Militants Claim To Shot Down Two Russian Armed Drones

The al-Fateh al-Mubeen Operations Room claimed on August 16 that its militants had shot down two Russian armed drones in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib .
The operations room is led by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham .
Turkish-backed factions and a number of al-Qaeda groups are members of the room .
According to al-Fateh al-Mubeen ’ s claims , the Russian drones were downed in the vicinity of the town of Benin in the southern countryside of Idlib and over the al-Raqim hill in the northern Lattakia countryside .
The operations room didn ’ t release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which rises serious questions about the accuracy of its claims .
In the past , al-Fateh al-Mubeen and its factions claimed to shot down armed drones in Greater Idlib .
However , they were commercially bought drones , like the DJI Phantom .
Such drones are usually used by Syrian pro-government forces .
Greater Idlib militants spread such news on the hope of gaining more public support .
They are also trying to promote themselves as an organized , unified force capable of defending the region .
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The al-Fateh al-Mubeen Operations Room claimed on August 16 that its militants had shot down two Russian armed drones in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
The operations room is led by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. Turkish-backed factions and a number of al-Qaeda groups are members of the room.
According to al-Fateh al-Mubeen’s claims, the Russian drones were downed in the vicinity of the town of Benin in the southern countryside of Idlib and over the al-Raqim hill in the northern Lattakia countryside.
The operations room didn’t release any photos of the downed Russian drones, which rises serious questions about the accuracy of its claims.
In the past, al-Fateh al-Mubeen and its factions claimed to have shot down armed drones in Greater Idlib. However, they were commercially bought drones, like the DJI Phantom. Such drones are usually used by Syrian pro-government forces.
Apparently, Greater Idlib militants spread such news for the purpose of gaining more public support. They are also trying to promote themselves as an organized, unified force capable of defending the region.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Israel Still Plans To Annex West Bank Despite ‘Historic’ UAE Peace Deal

As it was expected , despite the UAE-Israeli peace deal , Israel is not going to give up on the annexation of West Bank territories .
Israel agreed to delay annexation in the occupied West Bank , but not to remove the plan to do this as part of a normalisation deal with the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said .
The Israeli leader confirmed that the plans to annex the West Bank remain “ on the table ” during the speech on August 13 .
“ The American president asked me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over more lands , ” Netanyahu said .
“ There is no change to my plan to extend sovereignty , our sovereignty in Judea and Samaria , in full coordination with the United States.
” Netanyahu added that “ Israel will have comprehensive peace agreements with other Arab countries without returning to the 1967 borders , ” and claimed that “ Abu Dhabi will make huge investments in Israel.
” This Israeli stance is not unexpected , but goes contrary to the public declarations about the outcome of the deal .
In particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zayed emphasized that “ it was agreed to stop Israel ’ s annexation of the Palestinian lands.
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As it was expected, despite the UAE-Israeli peace deal, Israel is not going to give up on the annexation of West Bank territories.
Israel agreed to delay annexation in the occupied West Bank, but not to remove the plan to do this as part of a normalisation deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
The Israeli leader confirmed that the plans to annex the West Bank remain “on the table” during the speech on August 13.
“The American president asked me to wait on the extension of Israeli sovereignty over more lands,” Netanyahu said. “There is no change to my plan to extend sovereignty, our sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, in full coordination with the United States.”
Netanyahu added that “Israel will have comprehensive peace agreements with other Arab countries without returning to the 1967 borders,” and claimed that “Abu Dhabi will make huge investments in Israel.”
This Israeli stance is not unexpected, but goes contrary to the public declarations about the outcome of the deal. In particular, Crown Prince Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed emphasized that “it was agreed to stop Israel’s annexation of the Palestinian lands.”
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southfront--2020-08-16--Military Situation In Syria On August 16, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • Turkish-backed militants shot @ @ @ @ @ ( SAA ) reconnaissance drone over the Banin area ; • Clashes between the Syrian @ @ @ @ @ and Turkish-backed forces were reported in the Ain Dadat area north of Manbij ; • @ @ @ @ @ SAA reconnaissance drone over the Banin area ; • Clashes between SDF and Turkish-backed forces @ @ @ @ @ Dadat north of Manbij .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
Turkish-backed militants shot down an Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reconnaissance drone over the Banin area;
Clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed forces were reported in the Ain Dadat area north of Manbij;
Turkish-backed militants shot down a SAA reconnaissance drone over the Banin area;
Clashes between SDF and Turkish-backed forces were reported in the Ain Dadat north of Manbij.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Conservative Journalist Arrested & Jailed Ahead Of ‘ShadowGate’ Documentary Release

: While weaver ’ s arrest appears to be for unrelated charges according to the … When speaking to the Daily Dot via phone Saturday morning , a Portage County Jail administrator said that Weaver is being charged with alleged “ robbery , tampering with evidence , obstruction justice , and domestic violence.
” When asked about the claim that Weaver was arrested for exposing the deep state , the administrator laughed .
Conspiracy theorists believe a type of shadow government exists and is working to undermine President Donald Trump and his agenda .
…we still can ’ t help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The news of Weaver ’ s arrest was immediately taken note of on social media as the Twitter hashtags # freemillie and # freemillieweaver quickly trended .
Talk show host and licensed investigator Doug Hagmann , on whose program Weaver was a guest on July 3 , obtained a copy of Weaver ’ s custody record , which is public information , with additional background from his sources which he cited in an article : In an article Friday at activist post , Spiro Skouras wrote that he also “ contacted the Portage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed Millie Weaver is in their custody .
They also confirmed that she was served a secret indictment .
“ ] The plot , if not the confusion , in this case thickens in light of the fact that Weaver was set to release an 82-minute independent documentary , , which , as they say , is ripped from the headlines .
The two-minute trailer , which Weaver tweeted a link to on August 11 , teases the film ’ s relevance to current events : On the page at her Website with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : The material presented in this documentary should concern people of all political affiliations given elected officials are not the shadow government .
This is about real players [ whose ] names never come up but should .
Corrupt carrier politicians are definitely part of the beltway swamp , even aspects of the deep state , but they are not the shadow government .
Two whistleblowers , who worked extensively within the Shadow Government as contractors have come forward with revelations that may be the biggest whistleblowing event to date .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who uses the name Tore , uploaded a full copy of the documentary following Weaver ’ s arrest on Friday .
In its first 14 hours online , the film had over 468,000 views .
As of this writing , it is still on YouTube and is propagating virally elsewhere on the Internet .
After viewing the complete documentary one time on Friday evening , I can attest to its compelling – and complex – content .
It is a professional piece of film making , with state of the art production @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State players both known and obscure are riveting .
Several viewings ( a transcript would help ) would be required to fully absorb and confirm the myriad details in the incredibly fast-moving presentation .
Weaver , originally from California , is married with two children , ages four and nine months .
Some reports have said that her husband has also been taken into custody .
Weaver started her journalistic career in 2012 at Infowars , where she quickly became one of the channel ’ s most popular reporters .
Recently , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an independent journalist while continuing to contribute articles and video reports to Infowars .
Weaver ’ s own YouTube channel has over 420,00 subscribers and her Twitter account has 180,00 followers .

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Update : While weaver’s arrest appears to be for unrelated charges according to the Daily Dot…
When speaking to the Daily Dot via phone Saturday morning, a Portage County Jail administrator said that Weaver is being charged with alleged “robbery, tampering with evidence, obstruction justice, and domestic violence.” When asked about the claim that Weaver was arrested for exposing the deep state, the administrator laughed. Conspiracy theorists believe a type of shadow government exists and is working to undermine President Donald Trump and his agenda. Meaww also reports Weaver’s husband was arrested.
…we still can’t help but wonder about the curious timing?
Millie Weaver is one of my favorite independent journalists. She’s also a young mom. I was shocked to see this heavy-handed arrest. With her friends’ permission, I have set up a GoFundMe — please join me in chipping in. https://t.co/zsWPUMAUee pic.twitter.com/YFUOdvLtPf — Ezra Levant ? (@ezralevant) August 14, 2020
The news of Weaver’s arrest was immediately taken note of on social media as the Twitter hashtags #freemillie and #freemillieweaver quickly trended. Talk show host and licensed investigator Doug Hagmann, on whose program Weaver was a guest on July 3, obtained a copy of Weaver’s custody record, which is public information, with additional background from his sources which he cited in an article:
According to the information I obtained through my investigative inquiries (and partially detailed in the video of her arrest), she was indicted by a grand jury seated in Ohio. The indictment was sealed until served. The nature of her alleged offenses appears to be “process crimes” (e.g. Obstruction of Justice, Tampering with Evidence). [emphasis original]
In an article Friday at activist post, Spiro Skouras wrote that he also “contacted the Portage County Sheriff’s Office and they confirmed Millie Weaver is in their custody. They also confirmed that she was served a secret indictment. “]
The plot, if not the confusion, in this case thickens in light of the fact that Weaver was set to release an 82-minute independent documentary, Shadow Gate, which, as they say, is ripped from the headlines. The two-minute trailer, which Weaver tweeted a link to on August 11, teases the film’s relevance to current events:
The ObamaGate scandal only scratches the surface. . . Both parties are equally guilty in what should turn out to be an even bigger scandal. Shadow Gate the tactical and operational role the shadow government played behind the scenes carrying out the coup against President Trump.
On the page at her Website with the film’s trailer, Weave wrote:
The material presented in this documentary should concern people of all political affiliations given elected officials are not the shadow government. This is about real players [whose] names never come up but should. Corrupt carrier politicians are definitely part of the beltway swamp, even aspects of the deep state, but they are not the shadow government. Two whistleblowers, who worked extensively within the Shadow Government as contractors have come forward with revelations that may be the biggest whistleblowing event to date.
One of the whistleblower sources in the film, who uses the name Tore, uploaded a full copy of the documentary following Weaver’s arrest on Friday. In its first 14 hours online, the film had over 468,000 views. As of this writing, it is still on YouTube and is propagating virally elsewhere on the Internet.
After viewing the complete documentary one time on Friday evening, I can attest to its compelling – and complex – content. It is a professional piece of film making, with state of the art production values. The interlocking documents among Deep State players both known and obscure are riveting. Several viewings (a transcript would help) would be required to fully absorb and confirm the myriad details in the incredibly fast-moving presentation.
Weaver, originally from California, is married with two children, ages four and nine months. Some reports have said that her husband has also been taken into custody. Weaver started her journalistic career in 2012 at Infowars, where she quickly became one of the channel’s most popular reporters. Recently, she has gone out on her own as an independent journalist while continuing to contribute articles and video reports to Infowars. Weaver’s own YouTube channel has over 420,00 subscribers and her Twitter account has 180,00 followers.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Black Lives Matter Mob In Seattle Demands White People Give Up Their Homes

A video out of Seattle shows a mob of Black Lives Matter agitators harassing a homeowner and demanding that they give up their property in order to fix racism .
The clip shows a male demonstrator singling out one home and lecturing those inside about how they ’ re “ living in a historically black neighborhood.
” He then accuses whites of buying land and homes from black people for below its market value and kicking out African-Americans .
“ Do you know that ?
Because if you don ’ t , now you fucking do , now do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to which another protester responds by saying , “ Open your wallet !
” He then accuses the homeowners of being complicit in “ racist gentrification ” while demanding they do something to fix the problem .
A masked female BLM agitator with a bullhorn then continues the tirade .
“ Give us your house , give black people back their homes , you ’ re sitting there comfortably…I used to live in this neighborhood and my family was pushed out and you ’ re sitting up there having a good time with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re bringing it to your front door , so what the fuck do you plan to do about it ?
” asks the male protester as the mob continues to harass the homeowner .
The video ends with the homeowner apparently turning the lights off in a bid to avoid any further escalation .
The seizure of white-owned property has long been a primary goal of the Black Lives Matter movement .
Back in 2017 , BLM leader Chanelle Helm issued a list of demands , one of which was that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in order to prove they ’ re not racist .
“ White [ people ] if you don ’ t have any descendants , will your property to a Black or Brown family , ” she wrote .
“ Preferably one that lives in generational poverty .
… White [ people ] if you can afford to downsize give up the home you own to a Black or Brown family .
Preferably a family from generational poverty .
… White [ people ] , re-budget your monthly so you can donate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ON THE TOPIC : • The Free Mar…What ?
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A video out of Seattle shows a mob of Black Lives Matter agitators harassing a homeowner and demanding that they give up their property in order to fix racism.
The clip shows a male demonstrator singling out one home and lecturing those inside about how they’re “living in a historically black neighborhood.”
He then accuses whites of buying land and homes from black people for below its market value and kicking out African-Americans.
Black Lives Matter mob demands White people move out of neighborhood and give their homes to black people. pic.twitter.com/K2ywb899zS — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) August 14, 2020
“Do you know that? Because if you don’t, now you fucking do, now do something about it,” he adds, to which another protester responds by saying, “Open your wallet!”
He then accuses the homeowners of being complicit in “racist gentrification” while demanding they do something to fix the problem.
A masked female BLM agitator with a bullhorn then continues the tirade.
“Give us your house, give black people back their homes, you’re sitting there comfortably…I used to live in this neighborhood and my family was pushed out and you’re sitting up there having a good time with your other white friends.”
“Now we’re bringing it to your front door, so what the fuck do you plan to do about it?” asks the male protester as the mob continues to harass the homeowner.
The video ends with the homeowner apparently turning the lights off in a bid to avoid any further escalation.
The seizure of white-owned property has long been a primary goal of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Back in 2017, BLM leader Chanelle Helm issued a list of demands, one of which was that white people will their property to black people in order to prove they’re not racist.
“White [people] if you don’t have any descendants, will your property to a Black or Brown family,” she wrote.
“Preferably one that lives in generational poverty. … White [people] if you can afford to downsize give up the home you own to a Black or Brown family. Preferably a family from generational poverty. … White [people], re-budget your monthly so you can donate to Black funds for land purchasing.”
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southfront--2020-08-16--Hezbollah “Will Not Remain Silent” If Israeli Involvement In Beirut Blast Confirmed

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on August 14 that the movement “ will not remain silent on the crime of bombing the Port of Beirut if it is proven that Israel is behind it.
” According to Nasrallah , Hezbollah would wait for results of an investigation into the Beirut port explosion and if it turns out to be an act of sabotage by Israel then it would “ pay an equal price ” .
“ Hezbollah is concerned with the direct security of the resistance , and we are not able to assume full responsibility for national security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted .
The leader of Hezbollah made this statement during the televised speech , in which he noted that the two theories under investigation were that either an accident due to negligence , or sabotage caused the explosion of warehoused ammonium nitrate .
The August 4 blast in the Beirut port killed at least 172 172 people and injured 6,000 others .
The damage to the city left about 300,000 homeless .
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Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on August 14 that the movement “will not remain silent on the crime of bombing the Port of Beirut if it is proven that Israel is behind it.”
According to Nasrallah, Hezbollah would wait for results of an investigation into the Beirut port explosion and if it turns out to be an act of sabotage by Israel then it would “pay an equal price”.
“Hezbollah is concerned with the direct security of the resistance, and we are not able to assume full responsibility for national security with its internal dimension,” he noted.
The leader of Hezbollah made this statement during the televised speech, in which he noted that the two theories under investigation were that either an accident due to negligence, or sabotage caused the explosion of warehoused ammonium nitrate.
The August 4 blast in the Beirut port killed at least 172 172 people and injured 6,000 others. The damage to the city left about 300,000 homeless.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Video Shows Moment Of Death Of Protester In Minsk During August 10 Riots

On August 16 , opposition media outlets released a video showing the death of rioter , Alexander Taraisky , in Minsk on August 10 .
The incident happened during clashes between police and rioters in the Belarusian capital following the presidential election in the country .
This happened before the protests switched from regime-change attempts through the destabilization of the country through street riots to the ‘ nonviolent resistance ’ measures like strike of plants , the blockade of administrative buildings and peaceful demonstrations .
When the government first confirmed the death of the rioter , authorities said that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ device blew up in his hand .
He was allegedly planning to throw it at security forces .
Noetheless , the video released by pro-opposition sources does not show this moment .
Insteadl , it shows what looks like a shot with a rubber bullet at the demonstrator .
Meanwhile , protests continue across Belarus with the increased intensity .
The nation-wide strike declared by the opposition also expanded even reaching workers of Belarusian state media .
There are little doubts that the participation of journalists from state media in the opposition activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nonetheless , no notable clashes between the opposition and security forces were reported recently .
President Alexander Lukashenko continues claiming that the situation is mostly under control .
He made a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin apparently asking him for support .
Regardless this move , during the past moths , the Lukashenko government made multiple anti-Russian steps .
Therefore , it still remains unlikely that Moscow will immediately and decisively step into the sitaution on the side of Lukashenko .
It is likely that Russia will keep a neutrality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Lukashenko , but without any direct and loud actions .
At the same time , President Lukashenko met with the military leadership of the country and ordered an airborne troops brigade from Vitebsk to Grodno , on the the Western border of Belarusia .
By this , he demonstrated that the government is ready to continue employing force if violent regime-change attempts resume .
However , how Lukashnko and his inner circle will deal with the nation-wide strike and the continued peace protests still remains in question .
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On August 16, opposition media outlets released a video showing the death of rioter, Alexander Taraisky, in Minsk on August 10. The incident happened during clashes between police and rioters in the Belarusian capital following the presidential election in the country. This happened before the protests switched from regime-change attempts through the destabilization of the country through street riots to the ‘nonviolent resistance’ measures like strike of plants, the blockade of administrative buildings and peaceful demonstrations.
When the government first confirmed the death of the rioter, authorities said that he died from wounds received when an explosive device blew up in his hand. He was allegedly planning to throw it at security forces. Noetheless, the video released by pro-opposition sources does not show this moment. Insteadl, it shows what looks like a shot with a rubber bullet at the demonstrator.
Meanwhile, protests continue across Belarus with the increased intensity. The nation-wide strike declared by the opposition also expanded even reaching workers of Belarusian state media. There are little doubts that the participation of journalists from state media in the opposition activity is a bad sign for the government. Nonetheless, no notable clashes between the opposition and security forces were reported recently.
President Alexander Lukashenko continues claiming that the situation is mostly under control. He made a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin apparently asking him for support. Regardless this move, during the past moths, the Lukashenko government made multiple anti-Russian steps. Therefore, it still remains unlikely that Moscow will immediately and decisively step into the sitaution on the side of Lukashenko. It is likely that Russia will keep a neutrality towards the situation providing a general support to Lukashenko, but without any direct and loud actions.
At the same time, President Lukashenko met with the military leadership of the country and ordered an airborne troops brigade from Vitebsk to Grodno, on the the Western border of Belarusia. By this, he demonstrated that the government is ready to continue employing force if violent regime-change attempts resume. However, how Lukashnko and his inner circle will deal with the nation-wide strike and the continued peace protests still remains in question.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Afghan Marshal Dostum: His Awards And Visit To Turkey

The Turkish foreign minister hosted former Afghan vice president and Marshal in the Afghan National Army Abdul Rashid Dostum in Ankara on August 12 .
According to Turkish state media , the sides discussed Turkey ’ s leading role in international efforts to achieve peace in Afghanistan .
Commenting on the talks , Cavusoglu said that his country is even ready to host a next round of peace talks which are expected to be held in Doha first .
Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum , an ethnic Uzbek , served as Vice President of Afghanistan from 2014 to 2020 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He is a former general of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan ( existed from 1978 to 1992 ) and is the founder of the political party Junbish-e Milli ( National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan ) .
During the Afghan War in the 1980s , Dostum was part of the Afghan National Army and the regional commander of the country ’ s north , commanding about 20,000 mostly Uzbek soldiers participating in battles against rebels .
After the collapse of the USSR , he switched the side in 1992 and subsequently became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uzbek community .
In the coming years , Dostum and his forces always were a major factor in the political and military situation in Afghanistan .
Dostum also spent notable time in Turkey and has close working relations with both Turkey and Russia .
At the same time , the photo of Dostum ’ s meeting with the Turkish foreign ministry allows to get a better understanding of the position of such an influential Afghan figure .
Dosum ’ s awards and their order are especially interesting .
Often , officers and soldiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ value as the most important and exceptional .
In the event of Dostum they are seem to be the Order of the Red Star ( the USSR ) , the Order of Star ( the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan ) , the Order of Friendship of Peoples ( the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan ) and the Order of Red Banner ( the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan ) .
The Order of the Red Star is a military decoration of the Soviet Union for the contribution to the defense of the USSR in war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is awarded for an exceptional personal courage , courage and fearlessness in a combat situation , an excellent organization and conduct of combat operations , in which the enemy suffered major defeats and outstanding activities to improve the combat effectiveness of the armed forces and strengthen the defense capability of the country .
This is the sister order of the Soviet “ Gold Star ” granted to people that received the title Hero of the USSR .
The Order of Friendship of Peoples of the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples .
Both orders are awarded to persons , organizations , enterprises , military units , as well as administrative subdivisions for accomplishments in strengthening of inter-ethnic and international friendship and cooperation , for economical , political , scientific , military , and cultural development .
The Order of Red Banner of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is awarded for deeds and leadership in military time , as well as for successes in the administrative and social development , and the strengthening of the national security of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Marshal Dostum demonstrates his ideological positon and attitude towards the Soviet period of Afghanistan , which many of Afghan citizens consider to be the only really free period in the modern history of the country .
Another interesting fact is that despite some tactical contradictions , Russia and Turkey have no real strategic conflict towards the situation in Afghanistan and the settlement of the Afghan crisis .
In these conditions , Marshal Dustrum and his political and military structures could become a compromise figure that both Ankara and Moscow could support in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Afghanistan .
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The Turkish foreign minister hosted former Afghan vice president and Marshal in the Afghan National Army Abdul Rashid Dostum in Ankara on August 12.
According to Turkish state media, the sides discussed Turkey’s leading role in international efforts to achieve peace in Afghanistan.
“Had a fruitful meeting w/former Vice President of #Afghanistan Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum. Will continue to stand by our Afghan brothers and sisters during the peace and reconciliation process,” Mevlut Cavusoglu wrote on Twitter.
Commenting on the talks, Cavusoglu said that his country is even ready to host a next round of peace talks which are expected to be held in Doha first.
Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, an ethnic Uzbek, served as Vice President of Afghanistan from 2014 to 2020, and was promoted to marshal rank in 2020. He is a former general of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (existed from 1978 to 1992) and is the founder of the political party Junbish-e Milli (National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan).
During the Afghan War in the 1980s, Dostum was part of the Afghan National Army and the regional commander of the country’s north, commanding about 20,000 mostly Uzbek soldiers participating in battles against rebels. After the collapse of the USSR, he switched the side in 1992 and subsequently became the de facto leader of Afghanistan’s Uzbek community. In the coming years, Dostum and his forces always were a major factor in the political and military situation in Afghanistan. Dostum also spent notable time in Turkey and has close working relations with both Turkey and Russia.
At the same time, the photo of Dostum’s meeting with the Turkish foreign ministry allows to get a better understanding of the position of such an influential Afghan figure. Dosum’s awards and their order are especially interesting. Often, officers and soldiers put on the top awards that they value as the most important and exceptional. In the event of Dostum they are seem to be the Order of the Red Star (the USSR), the Order of Star (the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan), the Order of Friendship of Peoples (the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan) and the Order of Red Banner (the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan).
The Order of the Red Star is a military decoration of the Soviet Union for the contribution to the defense of the USSR in war and peaceful times.
The Order of Star of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is awarded for an exceptional personal courage, courage and fearlessness in a combat situation, an excellent organization and conduct of combat operations, in which the enemy suffered major defeats and outstanding activities to improve the combat effectiveness of the armed forces and strengthen the defense capability of the country. This is the sister order of the Soviet “Gold Star” granted to people that received the title Hero of the USSR.
The Order of Friendship of Peoples of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is an analogue of the Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples. Both orders are awarded to persons, organizations, enterprises, military units, as well as administrative subdivisions for accomplishments in strengthening of inter-ethnic and international friendship and cooperation, for economical, political, scientific, military, and cultural development.
The Order of Red Banner of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is awarded for deeds and leadership in military time, as well as for successes in the administrative and social development, and the strengthening of the national security of the country.
By wearing these awards, Marshal Dostum demonstrates his ideological positon and attitude towards the Soviet period of Afghanistan, which many of Afghan citizens consider to be the only really free period in the modern history of the country. Another interesting fact is that despite some tactical contradictions, Russia and Turkey have no real strategic conflict towards the situation in Afghanistan and the settlement of the Afghan crisis. In these conditions, Marshal Dustrum and his political and military structures could become a compromise figure that both Ankara and Moscow could support in the framework of the ongoing political settlement in Afghanistan.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Military Situation In Palestine On August 15, 2020 (Map Update)

The IAF hit dunes and empty buildings , under the direct order of Bibi no Hamas rat must be hurt @ @ @ @ @ same cowardness against the Hezbollah rats too .
I get it why SF guys here @ @ @ @ @ but make no mistakes it ’ s only a decision of the PM whether or @ @ @ @ @ .
Once the peanut head goes to jail where he belongs , Israel can be @ @ @ @ @ military power .
I know I disappoint you Garga , maybe we can send Bibi @ @ @ @ @ as a punishment but first he will face justice : )

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Palestine:
Israeli aircraft targeted the areas near the town of Beit Hanun;
Incendiary balloons attack was reported near the Eshkol area;
Incendiary balloons attack was reported near the city of Sderot;
Incendiary balloons attack was reported near the Be’eri area;
Incendiary balloons attack was reported near the Erez kibbutz;
Israeli aircraft targeted areas east of the town of Khan Yunis;
Israeli aircraft targeted areas near the Bureij refugee camp.
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southfront--2020-08-16--U.S. Forces Supply Convoy Attacked In Southern Iraq

On August 15 , a convoy carrying logistical supplies for the U.S.-led coalition was targeted in the southern region of Iraq .
The security source , whose identity was not revealed , added that the IED attack didn ’ t result in any real losses , without providing any further details .
Sabereen News , a Telegram channel with links to Shiite armed groups in Iraq , reported that the convoy was attacked by Usbat al-Tha ’ ireen .
This is yet to be verified .
This was the 7th attack on U.S.-led coalition supply convoys in Iraq in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , gunmen burned three trucks carrying supplies , including an armored vehicle , for the coalition in the southern province of al-Diwaniyah .
The attacks were not limited to supply convoys , but also targeted Iraqi contractors .
A day earlier , a vehicle belonging to a local company working for the coalition was targeted with an IED on al-Diwaniyah highway , according to the country ’ s Security Media Cell .
Iraqi Shiite groups are apparently preparing to escalate their attacks on the U.S.-led coalition .
A day earlier , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned Iraqi civilians and military personnel from approaching coalition positions and convoys .
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On August 15, a convoy carrying logistical supplies for the U.S.-led coalition was targeted in the southern region of Iraq.
“An improvised explosive device (IED) blew up today’s afternoon, targeting a convoy carrying logistical supplies for the U.S.-led coalition on the highway between Dhi Qar and Basrah,” an Iraqi security source told the al-Sumaria News TV.
The security source, whose identity was not revealed, added that the IED attack didn’t result in any real losses, without providing any further details.
Sabereen News, a Telegram channel with links to Shiite armed groups in Iraq, reported that the convoy was attacked by Usbat al-Tha’ireen. This is yet to be verified.
This was the 7th attack on U.S.-led coalition supply convoys in Iraq in the last 30 days. On July 11, gunmen burned three trucks carrying supplies, including an armored vehicle, for the coalition in the southern province of al-Diwaniyah.
The attacks were not limited to supply convoys, but also targeted Iraqi contractors. A day earlier, a vehicle belonging to a local company working for the coalition was targeted with an IED on al-Diwaniyah highway, according to the country’s Security Media Cell.
Iraqi Shiite groups are apparently preparing to escalate their attacks on the U.S.-led coalition. A day earlier, one of these groups, ‘Ashab al-Kahf, warned Iraqi civilians and military personnel from approaching coalition positions and convoys.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Military Situation In Iraq On August 15, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Iraq : • The Victory military @ @ @ @ @ , which hosts US soldiers , was hit by three Katyusha rockets ; • Iraqi @ @ @ @ @ of terrorists near Umm Jaris village on the Syrian border with a total of 344 @ @ @ @ @ 140 blasting caps ; • Iraqi activist Tahsin Oshama was assassinated by ISIS in Basra @ @ @ @ @ , an IED attack targeted Iraqi contractor company transporting equipment to the US-led coalition .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Iraq:
The Victory military base complex near Baghdad airport, which hosts US soldiers, was hit by three Katyusha rockets;
Explosion was reported at Camp Speicher;
Iraqi security forces captured a group of terrorists near Umm Jaris village on the Syrian border with a total of 344 ropes of detonation cord and 140 blasting caps;
Iraqi activist Tahsin Oshama was assassinated by ISIS in Basra city;
In Diwaniya, an IED attack targeted Iraqi contractor company transporting equipment to the US-led coalition.
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southfront--2020-08-16--ISIS Assassinated Police Officer Investigating Bombings In Turkish-Occupied Al-Bab City (Video)

A police officer , who was investigating the recent wave of bombings in Turkish-occupied city of al-Bab in the northern countryside of Aleppo , has been assassinated .
The officer , 1st Lt. Abdullah Sheikhani , was reportedly starting his SUV , a Hyundai Santa Fe , on the noon of August 15 in al-Bab ’ s city center when an improvised explosive device , that had been planted under the vehicle , exploded .
Sheikhani was quickly hospitalized .
Nevertheless , he died of his wounds .
ISIS claimed responsibility for the assassination in a short statement shared by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group said Sheikhani was an “ apostate ” .
According to Enab Baladi , a pro-opposition news outlet , Sheikhani was the head of the “ evidence unit ” in the Free Syrian Police , a law enforcement body backed by Turkey .
In the last few months , a series of bombings rocked al-Bab , claiming the lives of civilians and Turkish-backed militants .
ISIS claimed responsibility for some of the attacks , while others were blamed on Kurdish forces .
The assassination of 1st Lt. Sheikhani demonstrates ISIS ’ ever growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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A police officer, who was investigating the recent wave of bombings in Turkish-occupied city of al-Bab in the northern countryside of Aleppo, has been assassinated.
The officer, 1st Lt. Abdullah Sheikhani, was reportedly starting his SUV, a Hyundai Santa Fe, on the noon of August 15 in al-Bab’s city center when an improvised explosive device, that had been planted under the vehicle, exploded. Sheikhani was quickly hospitalized. Nevertheless, he died of his wounds.
ISIS claimed responsibility for the assassination in a short statement shared by its news agency, Amaq. The group said Sheikhani was an “apostate”.
According to Enab Baladi, a pro-opposition news outlet, Sheikhani was the head of the “evidence unit” in the Free Syrian Police, a law enforcement body backed by Turkey.
“Sheikhani was overseeing the car bomb and IED cases in the city [of al-Bab],” Haitham al-Shehabi, a police advisor, told Enab Baladi.
In the last few months, a series of bombings rocked al-Bab, claiming the lives of civilians and Turkish-backed militants. ISIS claimed responsibility for some of the attacks, while others were blamed on Kurdish forces.
The assassination of 1st Lt. Sheikhani demonstrates ISIS’ ever growing influence in Turkish-occupied areas in northern Aleppo.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Russian Troops Targeted Drone That Approached Their Patrol In Northern Al-Hasakah

On August 15 , Russian forces launched an anti-aircraft missile at an unidentified drone in the northern countryside of Syria @ @ @ @ @ drone was targeted after approaching a Russian unit that was conducting a patrol near the @ @ @ @ @ is located right on the border with Turkey .
The location of the incident suggests @ @ @ @ @ .
According to local sources , the Russian missile brought down the unidentified drone .
@ @ @ @ @ been confirmed yet .
Russian Military Police units in northeastern Syria are armed with man-portable @ @ @ @ @ .
A video released by Vedeng in June revealed that the Russian Military Police had @ @ @ @ @ in the region .
Last month , a drone attack targeted Russian troops in northeastern @ @ @ @ @ border .
Three Russian service members were injured .
The available evidence indicates that the @ @ @ @ @ attack .
The incident near Amuda today indicates that Russian forces in northeastern Syria are @ @ @ @ @ to confront any aerial threat .
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On August 15, Russian forces launched an anti-aircraft missile at an unidentified drone in the northern countryside of Syria’s al-Hasakah.
The drone was targeted after approaching a Russian unit that was conducting a patrol near the town of Amuda, which is located right on the border with Turkey. The location of the incident suggests that the drone was Turkish.
According to local sources, the Russian missile brought down the unidentified drone. However, this has not been confirmed yet.
Russian Military Police units in northeastern Syria are armed with man-portable air-defense system (MANPADs). A video released by Vedeng in June revealed that the Russian Military Police had deployed MANPADs while conducting patrols in the region.
Last month, a drone attack targeted Russian troops in northeastern Syria, near the Turkish border. Three Russian service members were injured. The available evidence indicates that the Turkish military was behind the attack.
The incident near Amuda today indicates that Russian forces in northeastern Syria are now taking more serious measures to confront any aerial threat.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Military Situation In Yemen On August 15, 2020 (Map Update)

Smart tactic , surrounding Marib first before taking it , the art of war .
After that , Taiz and @ @ @ @ @ no time , then the real battle will begin against the US-Saudi naval siege

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 15 airstrikes on the Majzar area;
Saudi-led coalition targeted Ansar Allah position in the town of Durayhimi;
The Liaison and Coordination Officers’ Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 114 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah over the past 24 hours;
Ansar Allah and popular committees are advancing in the north of Marib province;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and ISIS/Al Qaeda forces continue in the northwest of Baydha province.
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southfront--2020-08-16--At Least 17 Killed In Somalia In Suicide Attack By Al-Shabab Militants

At least 17 people have been killed and more than a dozen wounded in a gun and bomb attack by the al-Shabab armed group on Sunday at a beachfront hotel in Somalia ’ s capital , officials and witnesses have said .
The siege of the hotel ended after a fierce three-hour gun battle between al-Shabab fighters and security forces which began with a suicide car bombing , government spokesman Ismael Mukhtar Omar told the dpa news agency .
Among the 12 victims were two government employees , three hotel security guards , four civilians and three unidentified people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying by the dpa .
Mukhtar told the Associated Press that all four assailants were killed by security forces .
The attack started in the afternoon with a powerful car bomb blast which blew off the security gates to the hotel .
Then , gunmen ran inside and took hostages , mostly young men and women who were dining there .
Most guests of the four-storey seaside hotel were rescued , but 28 wounded people were taken to hospitals , according to local ambulance services head Abdulkadir Abdirahman Adan .
Witnesses confirmed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported that people were running from the area as gunfire could be heard from the hotel , which is frequented by government officials , journalists and business people .
Al-Shabab said they carried out the attack , according to a statement translated by the SITE Intelligence Group .
The statement claimed its fighters “ took control over the hotel ” in the “ martyrdom-seeking operation ” .
LINK Somalia plunged into chaos after the 1991 overthrow of then-President Siad Barre ’ s military regime , leading to years of clan warfare before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emerged and began to restore order in many parts of the troubled country .
The UIC was a group of Sharia courts that united to form a rival administration to the Transitional Federal Government ( TFG ) of Somalia , with Sharif Sheikh Ahmed as their head .
Until the end of 2006 , the UIC controlled most of southern Somalia and the vast majority of its population , including most major cities and the capital Mogadishu .
The confederation of Islamic courts eventually began to consolidate into a form of ‘ proto-government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ethiopian forces invaded in late 2006 .
Following the Ethiopian invasion and ousting of the Union of Islamic Courts , the militant group al-Shabab gained rapidly in strength and began to extend its authority and to administer an extremist version of sharia justice in the regions under its control .
Some members of the UIC went into exile in Eritrea and Djibouti , where they formed the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia in September 2007 .
In the two years following the UIC ’ s ouster from Mogadishu , the hardline Islamists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Somalia , taking over territory formerly controlled by both the TFG and UIC .
In January 2009 , a reconciliation and power-sharing deal was brokered between the Transitional Federal Government ( TFG ) and the Djibouti contingent from the former Islamic Courts Union which resulted in the expansion of the Parliament and the election of Sheik Sharif Ahmed , former leader of the UIC , as President of the Transitional Federal Government .
In early 2009 , Somalia ’ s government announced that it was considering the establishment of sharia for the entire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Islamic leaders .
However , al-Shabab and other insurgents contend that the government , a moderate Western-Islamic hybrid , is unfit to implement Islamic law .
LINK There are reports of foreign fighters travelling to Somalia to fight with al-Shabab , arriving from neighbouring countries as well as from the US and Europe .
The group , which claims to be linked with Al Qaida , is believed to have between 7,000 and 9,000 fighters .
Al-Shabab is reported as advocating the Saudi-inspired Wahhabi version of Islam , while most Somalis are Sufis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extremist version of Sharia in areas under its control .
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At least 17 people have been killed and more than a dozen wounded in a gun and bomb attack by the al-Shabab armed group on Sunday at a beachfront hotel in Somalia’s capital, officials and witnesses have said.
The siege of the hotel ended after a fierce three-hour gun battle between al-Shabab fighters and security forces which began with a suicide car bombing, government spokesman Ismael Mukhtar Omar told the dpa news agency.
Among the 12 victims were two government employees, three hotel security guards, four civilians and three unidentified people, police officer Ahmed Bashane was quoted as saying by the dpa.
Mukhtar told the Associated Press that all four assailants were killed by security forces.
The attack started in the afternoon with a powerful car bomb blast which blew off the security gates to the hotel. Then, gunmen ran inside and took hostages, mostly young men and women who were dining there.
Most guests of the four-storey seaside hotel were rescued, but 28 wounded people were taken to hospitals, according to local ambulance services head Abdulkadir Abdirahman Adan.
Witnesses confirmed the attack began with a heavy explosion and reported that people were running from the area as gunfire could be heard from the hotel, which is frequented by government officials, journalists and business people.
Al-Shabab said they carried out the attack, according to a statement translated by the SITE Intelligence Group. The statement claimed its fighters “took control over the hotel” in the “martyrdom-seeking operation”. LINK
Somalia plunged into chaos after the 1991 overthrow of then-President Siad Barre’s military regime, leading to years of clan warfare before the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) emerged and began to restore order in many parts of the troubled country. The UIC was a group of Sharia courts that united to form a rival administration to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia, with Sharif Sheikh Ahmed as their head.
Until the end of 2006, the UIC controlled most of southern Somalia and the vast majority of its population, including most major cities and the capital Mogadishu. The confederation of Islamic courts eventually began to consolidate into a form of ‘proto-government’, but that ended abruptly when Ethiopian forces invaded in late 2006. Following the Ethiopian invasion and ousting of the Union of Islamic Courts, the militant group al-Shabab gained rapidly in strength and began to extend its authority and to administer an extremist version of sharia justice in the regions under its control.
Some members of the UIC went into exile in Eritrea and Djibouti, where they formed the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia in September 2007. In the two years following the UIC’s ouster from Mogadishu, the hardline Islamists regrouped in the south and west of Somalia, taking over territory formerly controlled by both the TFG and UIC. In January 2009, a reconciliation and power-sharing deal was brokered between the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Djibouti contingent from the former Islamic Courts Union which resulted in the expansion of the Parliament and the election of Sheik Sharif Ahmed, former leader of the UIC, as President of the Transitional Federal Government.
In early 2009, Somalia’s government announced that it was considering the establishment of sharia for the entire country, as called for by pro-government Islamic leaders. However, al-Shabab and other insurgents contend that the government, a moderate Western-Islamic hybrid, is unfit to implement Islamic law. LINK
There are reports of foreign fighters travelling to Somalia to fight with al-Shabab, arriving from neighbouring countries as well as from the US and Europe. The group, which claims to be linked with Al Qaida, is believed to have between 7,000 and 9,000 fighters.
Al-Shabab is reported as advocating the Saudi-inspired Wahhabi version of Islam, while most Somalis are Sufis, and the group has imposed an extremist version of Sharia in areas under its control.
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southfront--2020-08-16--Iran To Re-evaluate Relations With UAE Following Normalization With Israel

The Iranian nation and Armed Forces will make a radical change in their approach to the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi ’ s recent step to normalize relations with Israel .
Palestinians gathered over the weekend to protest against the UAE ’ s decision , which many have described as a betrayal and a ‘ stab in the back ’ .
Major General Mohammad Baqeri said the decision of the ‘ UAE regime ’ to re-establish ties with Israel “ is regrettable beyond description ” while speaking in a ceremony in Tehran on Sunday .
He warned that Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAE accountable for any future incident in the Persian Gulf region which could pose even the slightest threat to the Islamic Republic ’ s national security .
He emphasized that it is not acceptable for the UAE , as a Muslim and Arab country , to establish political and economic relations with such a regime , which has been violating the first Qiblah of Muslims ( a place toward which Muslims pray ) and has also displaced , killed and imprisoned the Palestinian people .
On the 13th of August Israel and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two sides , in an agreement apparently brokered by US President Donald Trump .
Under the agreement , Israel has reportedly agreed to ‘ temporarily ’ suspend applying its own rule to additional areas in the occupied West Bank and the strategic Jordan Valley that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to annex .
In a telephone conversation with Islamic Jihad resistance movement Secretary General Ziad al-Nakhala on Friday , Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the ‘ treacherous ’ deal between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affect the Palestinian resistance against the Tel Aviv regime .
LINK Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have renewed protests to express their anger at the normalization of UAE ’ s relations with Israel , describing it as a deal of shame for the UAE .
Palestinians say the protests will continue as they won ’ t accept the normalization deal , which they described as a stab in the back .
The Palestinian legislative council has also held a meeting during which Palestinian leaders have unanimously said that no country has the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are the only decision-makers for what is related to their country and their rights .
The Palestinians say they are disappointed and consider the UAE ’ s decision to normalize relations a great betrayal of the Palestinian cause .
While the UAE has claimed normalization has played a role in delaying Israel ’ s annexation plans in the occupied West Bank , Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has noted that the deal has nothing to do with the annexation plan and it will go ahead as planned .
LINK Meanwhile , over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blockade of the Gaza Strip , entirely closing its offshore fishing zone following a night of Israeli land and aerial attacks on the besieged Palestinian enclave .
Israeli minister of military affairs Benny Gantz in a statement on Sunday ordered the fishing zone off the coast of Gaza closed until further notice , the Palestinian Information Centre reported .
The closure came hours after Israeli military launched aerial and ground attacks against targets across the Gaza overnight , with fighter jets and tanks attacking what the Israelis claimed was a Palestinian military compound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had already slashed Gaza ’ s permitted fishing zone .
COGAT , an Israeli military body , earlier this week said the fishing zone would be halved from 15 nautical miles to eight .
Under the Oslo Accords signed in 1993 , Israel is obliged to permit fishing up to 20 nautical miles , but this has never been implemented .
Over the past few years , Israeli forces have carried out more than a hundred attacks on Palestinian boats , arresting fishermen and confiscating boats .
The Palestinian movement Hamas had vowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Israeli military after two children were injured during night-time strikes against Gaza on Friday .
The Israeli military has said that the raids were carried out in response to a number of alleged incendiary balloons sent from Gaza to the occupied territories .
Tel Aviv said it targeted a ‘ naval force compound , underground infrastructure and observation posts ’ belonging to Hamas .
Flying fiery kites and balloons has become a new mode of protests by Gazans since March 2018 , when the Tel Aviv regime began a crackdown against anti-occupation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Israeli-occupied land , killing and injuring many people .
LINK The Palestinian territory has been under an Israeli blockade since 2007 .
Israel cites security threats from Hamas for its land and naval blockade .
On Wednesday last week , Israel had further reduced the area where it permits Palestinians to fish from 24km ( 15 miles ) to 13km ( eight miles ) , calling it a response to the balloon launches .
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The Iranian nation and Armed Forces will make a radical change in their approach to the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi’s recent step to normalize relations with Israel. Palestinians gathered over the weekend to protest against the UAE’s decision, which many have described as a betrayal and a ‘stab in the back’.
Major General Mohammad Baqeri said the decision of the ‘UAE regime’ to re-establish ties with Israel “is regrettable beyond description” while speaking in a ceremony in Tehran on Sunday.
“Definitely, the Iranian nation’s approach towards this neighbouring state (UAE) will fundamentally change [following its deal with Israel] and the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces will also deal with this country on the basis of different calculations.”
He warned that Iran would not tolerate and would hold the UAE accountable for any future incident in the Persian Gulf region which could pose even the slightest threat to the Islamic Republic’s national security.
“Under the circumstances that all free-thinking nations in the world express their hatred toward and avoid establishing friendly relations with the Zionist regime, one of the Islamic Republic’s neighbours is brazen enough to announce the establishment of ties with this child-killing regime, which is a cause for great regret” Baqeri said.
He emphasized that it is not acceptable for the UAE, as a Muslim and Arab country, to establish political and economic relations with such a regime, which has been violating the first Qiblah of Muslims (a place toward which Muslims pray) and has also displaced, killed and imprisoned the Palestinian people.
“We recommend the United Arab Emirate to reconsider this decision before it is too late, and do not continue on a path, which will be detrimental to its own security and the security of the region, because this would be acceptable.”
On the 13th of August Israel and the UAE reached the deal that will lead to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two sides, in an agreement apparently brokered by US President Donald Trump.
Under the agreement, Israel has reportedly agreed to ‘temporarily’ suspend applying its own rule to additional areas in the occupied West Bank and the strategic Jordan Valley that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to annex.
In a telephone conversation with Islamic Jihad resistance movement Secretary General Ziad al-Nakhala on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the ‘treacherous’ deal between the Israeli regime and the UAE does not affect the Palestinian resistance against the Tel Aviv regime. LINK
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have renewed protests to express their anger at the normalization of UAE’s relations with Israel, describing it as a deal of shame for the UAE. Palestinians say the protests will continue as they won’t accept the normalization deal, which they described as a stab in the back.
The Palestinian legislative council has also held a meeting during which Palestinian leaders have unanimously said that no country has the right to make decisions on behalf of Palestinians who are the only decision-makers for what is related to their country and their rights. The Palestinians say they are disappointed and consider the UAE’s decision to normalize relations a great betrayal of the Palestinian cause.
While the UAE has claimed normalization has played a role in delaying Israel’s annexation plans in the occupied West Bank, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has noted that the deal has nothing to do with the annexation plan and it will go ahead as planned. LINK
Meanwhile, over the weekend Israel has tightened its naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, entirely closing its offshore fishing zone following a night of Israeli land and aerial attacks on the besieged Palestinian enclave.
Israeli minister of military affairs Benny Gantz in a statement on Sunday ordered the fishing zone off the coast of Gaza closed until further notice, the Palestinian Information Centre reported.
The closure came hours after Israeli military launched aerial and ground attacks against targets across the Gaza overnight, with fighter jets and tanks attacking what the Israelis claimed was a Palestinian military compound and underground infrastructure late Saturday.
Israel had already slashed Gaza’s permitted fishing zone. COGAT, an Israeli military body, earlier this week said the fishing zone would be halved from 15 nautical miles to eight.
Under the Oslo Accords signed in 1993, Israel is obliged to permit fishing up to 20 nautical miles, but this has never been implemented. Over the past few years, Israeli forces have carried out more than a hundred attacks on Palestinian boats, arresting fishermen and confiscating boats.
The Palestinian movement Hamas had vowed to step up its resistance against on the Israeli military after two children were injured during night-time strikes against Gaza on Friday.
The Israeli military has said that the raids were carried out in response to a number of alleged incendiary balloons sent from Gaza to the occupied territories. Tel Aviv said it targeted a ‘naval force compound, underground infrastructure and observation posts’ belonging to Hamas.
Flying fiery kites and balloons has become a new mode of protests by Gazans since March 2018, when the Tel Aviv regime began a crackdown against anti-occupation demonstrations near the fence separating Gaza from the Israeli-occupied land, killing and injuring many people. LINK
The Palestinian territory has been under an Israeli blockade since 2007. Israel cites security threats from Hamas for its land and naval blockade. On Wednesday last week, Israel had further reduced the area where it permits Palestinians to fish from 24km (15 miles) to 13km (eight miles), calling it a response to the balloon launches. LINK
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It seems that the UAE-Israeli peace deal did not help much to stabilize the situation in the region .
On August 16 evening , a rocket targeted the Green Zone of Iraq ’ s capital Baghdad , which houses government buildings and foreign missions .
The strike caused no casualties .
Security forces found a missile launch site and dismantled two other rockets .
This attack was one among almost a dozen of others within the last weeks apparently aimed at US forces and facilities .
Just a few hours earlier , the pro-Iranian armed group Ashab al-Kahf released a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a US equipment convoy in the Anbar area .
The group claimed that the convoy was fully destroyed .
On August 15 , two rockets targeted the biggest US military base in Iraq – Camp Taji .
The base is located north of Baghdad .
On the same day , a convoy carrying logistical supplies for the U.S.-led coalition was targeted on the highway between Dhi Qar and Basrah in southern Iraq .
The attack was conducted by another pro-Iranian group , Usbat al-Tha ’ ireen .
Pro-US sources denied any casualties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , the situation escalated in the Gaza Strip with the Israeli Defense Forces conducting strikes on Hamas targets there .
The situation escalated there amid reports about the UAE-Israeli peace deal .
Under the deal Israel had to suspend its plans of occupation of Palestinian territories in the West Bank .
However , the Israeli leadership already declared that it just delayed this move and is still aiming to do this .
The US detention of tankers with Iranian fuel en route to Venezuela also did not help to de-escalate the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Explosion Hits U.S. Equipment Convoy , Iraq And Kuwait Deny It Happened Despite Video

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It seems that the UAE-Israeli peace deal did not help much to stabilize the situation in the region.
On August 16 evening, a rocket targeted the Green Zone of Iraq’s capital Baghdad, which houses government buildings and foreign missions. The strike caused no casualties. Security forces found a missile launch site and dismantled two other rockets.
This attack was one among almost a dozen of others within the last weeks apparently aimed at US forces and facilities.
Just a few hours earlier, the pro-Iranian armed group Ashab al-Kahf released a video showing an improvised explosive device attack on a US equipment convoy in the Anbar area. The group claimed that the convoy was fully destroyed.
#Iraq Iran-backed Shi'a Militant Group Ashab al-Kahf spreads this video on its attack against US equipment convoy in Anbar area last night@IsraelMFA @IDF @RosannaMrtnz pic.twitter.com/tikH5llfE6 — Unofficial ✡MOSSAD✡ (@MossadNews) August 16, 2020
On August 15, two rockets targeted the biggest US military base in Iraq – Camp Taji. The base is located north of Baghdad.
“On Aug 15, appx 9:15 p.m., two small rockets landed near Taji base. No coalition troops near impact,” spokesman for the U.S-led coalition, Col. Myles B. Caggins III, said on Twitter.
On the same day, a convoy carrying logistical supplies for the U.S.-led coalition was targeted on the highway between Dhi Qar and Basrah in southern Iraq. The attack was conducted by another pro-Iranian group, Usbat al-Tha’ireen. Pro-US sources denied any casualties as a result of the attack.
Meanwhile, the situation escalated in the Gaza Strip with the Israeli Defense Forces conducting strikes on Hamas targets there.
Earlier tonight, rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel. In response, our Air Force just struck Hamas terror targets in Gaza, including a military compound used to store rocket ammunition. We will continue to operate against any attempts to harm Israeli civilians. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 16, 2020
The situation escalated there amid reports about the UAE-Israeli peace deal. Under the deal Israel had to suspend its plans of occupation of Palestinian territories in the West Bank. However, the Israeli leadership already declared that it just delayed this move and is still aiming to do this.
The US detention of tankers with Iranian fuel en route to Venezuela also did not help to de-escalate the situation.
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