Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire as covert Iraq bases revealed
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Israel has conducted a new wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite the recent extension of a ceasefire between the two sides. The strikes occurred on Saturday, just one day after the truce was prolonged by 45 days following U.S.-mediated negotiations . Hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah have persisted, with both sides exchanging attacks even amid the ceasefire .
Analysts have emphasized that Hezbollah’s influence in Lebanon cannot be eradicated through military means alone. Addressing the group’s political and social roots within Lebanon is seen as necessary for achieving long-term stability .
Separately, Israel has maintained covert military operations in Iraq, with reports confirming the existence of at least two secret bases in the Iraqi desert. These bases, operational for over a year, were allegedly used for medical care, refueling, and air support during Israel’s operations against Iran, including a 12-day conflict in June 2025. The U.S. is accused of facilitating these operations by pressuring Iraq to shut down its radars, limiting Iraq’s ability to detect foreign military activity . The discovery of the second base followed the killing of an Iraqi civilian who inadvertently encountered one of the sites .
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⚡#LATEST Israel has been operating at least two secret bases in the Iraqi desert on and off for more than a year, not just one as initially reported — NYT
telegram bot · 4 months ago
New wave of Israeli strikes pound Lebanon despite ceasefire
aljazeera · 4 months ago
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🇮🇱🇺🇸❌🇮🇶🇮🇷- A second covert Israeli base has been discovered operating in Iraqs western desert, according to senior Iraqi and regional officials cited by the New York Times, following the Wall Street Journals earlier reporting of the first. ➡️ At least one of the bases is believed to have been operational for well over a year, with Israeli forces thought to have begun preparations as far back as late 2024, and at least one was used during a 12-day war against Iran in June 2025. ➡️ The second base came to light following the killing of Bedouin shepherd Awad al-Shammari, 29, on March 3rd, after he stumbled upon one of the sites and contacted Iraqi military authorities. Witnesses say a helicopter pursued and fired upon his truck until it came to a halt in the sand. ➡️ The images above are of Mr. Al-Shammaris truck, which was found along with his body by the Popular Mobilization Forces a few days ago. @GeoPWatch
telegram bot · 4 months ago
🇮🇱🇺🇸❌🇮🇶🇮🇷- The United States forced Iraq to shut down its radars during both the short-lived war last year and the current conflict, seemingly to protect U.S. aircraft, which contributed to Israels ability to operate covertly in Iraq for so long. ➡️ As a result, Iraq was largely dependent on U.S. forces to identify any illegal activity, which served as cover for the Israeli presence. When determining that it could safely conduct covert operations on Iraqi territory, Israel took this U.S. influence over Iraqi security into consideration, according to regional officials. ➡️ Israel is alleged to have used the exposed bases for personnel medical care, refueling, and air support. @GeoPWatch
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