Middle East

Syria says 11 soldiers killed, over 25 wounded in SDF terror group’s ceasefire violations on 1st day of deal

Syria says 11 soldiers killed, over 25 wounded in SDF terror group’s ceasefire violations on 1st day of deal

Attacks in Hasakah, eastern Aleppo came hours after agreement between Damascus, SDF took effect

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SDF suicide drone targets Syrian Army vehicle in Aleppo’s countryside
21.01.2026

SDF suicide drone targets Syrian Army vehicle in Aleppo’s countryside

No further details provided regarding casualties or damage

3 journalists among 11 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks amid ceasefire violations
21.01.2026

3 journalists among 11 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks amid ceasefire violations

Attacks target areas across Gaza as Israel continues daily violation of Oct. 10 ceasefire

Syrian defense minister warns ‘arbitrary’ arrests by SDF in Hasakah ‘threaten ceasefire’
21.01.2026

Syrian defense minister warns ‘arbitrary’ arrests by SDF in Hasakah ‘threaten ceasefire’

Defense minister calls on SDF to ‘immediately stop these arbitrary arrests and release all detainees’

Israeli strikes kill 2, wound 19 in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
21.01.2026

Israeli strikes kill 2, wound 19 in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli air raids on Qanariyat injured 19, including journalists, as drone strikes killed 2 in separate vehicle attacks

Belgium urges Israel to respect international law, halt UNRWA escalation
21.01.2026

Belgium urges Israel to respect international law, halt UNRWA escalation

Foreign Ministry says move runs counter to ICJ ruling requiring Israel to allow UN agency for Palestinian refugees operations