Houthis – Middle East Monitor

A leader from the Hamas-aligned Jamaa Islamiya, Hussein Atwi, was killed in an Israeli drone strike near Damour, Lebanon, as Israel continues to conduct strikes despite a November truce with Hezbollah. The Israeli military described Atwi as a significant terrorist involved in planning attacks against Israel, claiming he coordinated activities with Hamas and led the Al-Fajr Forces. Additionally, a separate Israeli strike in Tyre reportedly resulted in another death, highlighting ongoing tensions and violence in...

SummarySyrian authorities have detained two senior members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Khaled Khaled and Yasser al-Zafari, for five days without explanation, as confirmed by the group and a Syrian official. Islamic Jihad, which participated in the October 2023 attacks on Israel, called for their release, highlighting concerns over the detentions. The arrests occur amidst shifting Syrian-Israeli relations, as Syria aims to rebuild ties and distance itself from Iranian influence, while the U.S. has set conditions...

A Hamas delegation has traveled to Cairo to explore "new ideas" for achieving a ceasefire in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli air strikes that killed 26 people on Tuesday. This initiative follows Hamas's rejection of Israel's recent hostage release proposal and comes after failed negotiations since the resumption of Israeli military action on March 18. The situation has worsened, with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees highlighting the deepening humanitarian crisis, while Israel's military campaign has...

SummaryTunisian security forces arrested lawyer and former administrative court judge Ahmed Sawab yesterday as part of the "conspiracy against state security" case. Following a raid on his home, he was taken to the Tunisian National Counterterrorism Commission headquarters in Bouchoucha, with lawyer Sami Ben Ghazi reporting that a 48-hour meeting ban for lawyers was imposed under anti-terrorism law. Security authorities have yet to comment on the situation. Full Article

Summary Egypt has condemned calls by Israeli settler groups to bomb the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, labeling the rhetoric as provocative and extremist. The Foreign Ministry of Egypt emphasized the need to stop violations at the site and warned against attacks on Islamic and Christian holy places in Jerusalem. Cairo urged the international community to take immediate action to prevent Israeli violations and maintain security and stability in the Middle East. Full...

Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, the highest authority in Shiite Islam in Iraq, expressed condolences on the death of Pope Francis, commending his efforts in promoting "peace and tolerance" and interfaith dialogue. Sistani, who met Francis during his historic 2021 visit to Iraq, noted the pontiff's significant role in advocating for the oppressed and fostering solidarity among different faiths. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani also mourned Francis, highlighting his dedication to humanity and the importance...