Al Mayadeen –December 2, 2024
Resistance factions arrive to Hama to back Syrian Army
A source from the Resistance factions confirmed to Al Mayadeen that reinforcements from the Syrian Army's allies in the Axis of Resistance have arrived to join the Syrian Army in the fight against the terrorist militants.
A source from the Axis of Resistance's factions told Al Mayadeen that reinforcements from the Syrian Army's allies in the Axis of Resistance have reached the frontlines north and east of Hama, extending to the southern frontlines of Aleppo Governorate.
The source explained on Monday that reinforcements, both in terms of equipment and personnel, will be arriving gradually to support the Syrian Army in countering the terrorist assault currently being waged against Syria.
A source from the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran stated to Al Mayadeen that the recent terrorist attack on Syria has prompted the return of Iranian military advisors to the country. These advisors had previously left when the political process in Syria began to progress years ago.
The source confirmed that the disruption of the political process, along with the use of terrorism against Damascus, made it essential for Iranian military advisors to return to Syria. This move is important given the numerous military support agreements between Syria and Iran that have been reached in recent years.
SDF making moves
A field source from the Syrian Army's allies in the Axis of Resistance in Deir Ezzor, eastern Syria, told Al Mayadeen that they had detected movements by militants from the Deir Ezzor Military Group, affiliated with the SDF and backed by the US. The militants are reportedly preparing to open a new front against the Syrian army in the seven villages east of the Euphrates River in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor.
The source confirmed that the Syrian army has heightened its combat readiness in the region and will respond decisively and forcefully to any attempt to attack its positions in the Deir Ezzor countryside and eastern Syria.
The source also confirmed that the Syrian Army's allies in the Axis of Resistance are prepared to assist in targeting the movements of the Deir Ezzor Military Council militants and will confront any actions by its members on the Deir Ezzor fronts with firm and decisive force.
This comes as the Syrian army continues to confront terrorist militants. The Syrian Army emphasized Monday its units' readiness and determination to continue their operations and confront terrorist groups to expel them from the north of the country.
A statement issued by the General Command of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces on Monday indicated that in 24 hours, operations continued in cooperation with the Russian forces, carrying out focused air, missile, and artillery strikes on terrorist positions, their warehouses, supply lines, and movement corridors in the rural areas of Aleppo and Idlib.
The statement confirmed that the precise strikes carried out by the Syrian Armed Forces, in cooperation with Russian forces, destroyed five command centers, and seven ammunition and weapon storage sites, some of which contained drones, in 24 hours.
Additionally, more than 400 terrorists, including individuals of various foreign nationalities, were eliminated in the past hours in the rural areas of Aleppo and Idlib.
The statement also highlighted taking action on several fronts in the countryside of Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib to encircle and expel terrorists from areas they had entered, securing them fully, and establishing new positions in preparation for the next offensive. These movements are taking place alongside the continued arrival of further military reinforcements to the conflict zones.
Al Mayadeen – December 2, 2024
Hamas confirms 33 Israeli captives killed in Israeli bombing of Gaza
Hamas publishes a message directed at the Israeli occupation, confirming the deaths of Israeli captives and the disappearance of some, attributing this to the ongoing war and Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas announced that 33 Israeli captives held by the Palestinian resistance have been killed, with some reportedly disappearing. Hamas attributed the deaths to the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and what it described as his "fascist army."
Hamas issued a warning to "Israel", stating, "By continuing your reckless war, you may lose your prisoners forever," and added, "Do what you must before it’s too late."
The movement included a video clip with its message, detailing the Israeli attacks that led to the killing and disappearance of Israeli prisoners in the Gaza Strip.
Two days ago, Hamas' military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, released a video showing an Israeli captive it had captured on October 7, 2023.
In the video, Israeli captive Idan Alexander sent a message to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, criticizing him for neglecting the captives.
Alexander said, "I heard you speaking to the Israeli public and on the news, and it frustrates me. I heard you're offering 5 million dollars to anyone who returns the prisoners alive."
He added, "The prime minister is supposed to protect his citizens and soldiers, and you have neglected us."
Al Mayadeen – December 2, 2024
Pro-Palestinian journalist found dead on rooftop in Marseille
Authorities in Marseille have launched an investigation to determine the cause of Vlahovic's death.
French journalist and renowned Middle East expert Marine Vlahovic was found dead at her home in Marseille on Monday, November 27.
According to reports by La Provence, her body was discovered on the roof terrace of her residence by friends who had grown concerned after she failed to respond to calls or messages. She was 39 years old.
Authorities in Marseille have launched an investigation to determine the cause of Vlahovic's death.
While the circumstances remain unclear, police have stated that there is no initial evidence that a crime has been committed.
A Career of Distinction
Marine Vlahovic was celebrated for her deep expertise on Middle Eastern affairs. Over the years, she worked with prominent media outlets including RTS, Le Soir, RFI, Radio France, and Libération.
Her insightful reporting earned her recognition in journalism circles and beyond.
In addition to her role as a correspondent for RTS, Vlahovic contributed to various publications, shedding light on key developments in the Middle East and their global implications.
According to ARTE Radio, Marine Vlahovic had dedicated part of her short life to the Palestinian cause.
In Gaza Calling, she compiled video and voice messages from her colleagues and friends in Gaza, trapped under the bombs.
In a statement on X, ARTE Radio said, "ARTE Radio learned with great sadness of the death of our friend Marine Vlahovic on Monday, November 25, 2024."
"Her work will be missed in the world of audio documentaries. The entire team is thinking of her family and loved ones and joins in their grief," the statement added.
Al Mayadeen – December 2, 2024
Day 423 of Israeli war on Gaza: 44,466 dead, 105,358 injured
The Israeli occupation forces continue their genocidal campaign against the Gaza Strip, with ongoing bombardments, massacring displaced civilians, and the systematic destruction of homes, particularly in the northern regions.
The Israeli occupation forces persist in their genocidal campaign against the Gaza Strip, now entering its 423rd consecutive day. Ongoing aerial bombardments, devastating massacres of displaced civilians, and the widespread and systematic destruction of homes and entire neighborhoods mark this genocidal campaign. Meanwhile, a suffocating siege continues to be enforced, blocking the entry of essential food and medical supplies, exacerbating the suffering of the population.
The occupation forces intensified their artillery and aerial bombardment since Monday morning, especially in the north of Nuseirat Camp in the central governorate, where the area is witnessing extensive house demolition.
This morning, a Palestinian was killed by the gunfire of Israeli occupation soldiers near the village of al-Masdar in the central Gaza Strip. In a separate incident, several others were injured when the occupation forces bombed a house in the Bureij refugee camp, also located in central Gaza.
In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation artillery continued to bombard residential neighborhoods, targeting the Saftawi area north of Gaza City. The shelling destroyed more homes and buildings, particularly in the Jabalia refugee camp and the town of Beit Lahia. This escalation comes amid nearly two months of ongoing genocide, as the occupation forces intensify their brutal campaign against the civilian population in the region.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that several martyrs and wounded were the victims of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the vicinity of al-Omari Mosque in Jabalia al-Balad, located in the northern Gaza Strip. The attack added to the mounting toll of casualties in the region, already devastated by ongoing bombardments.
Injuries were recorded as a result of an Israeli drone attack on a school housing displaced people in Jabalia al-Nazla, in the north. Additionally, six Palestinians were injured in an airstrike that targeted Saadallah Street in the al-Nazla neighborhood, also in Jabalia.
Simultaneously, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted a residential building in the Beit Lahia project, located in the northern Gaza Strip. The bombing further exacerbated the destruction of civilian infrastructure in the region, contributing to the widespread suffering of the population.
Ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza
For the 60th consecutive day, northern Gaza is enduring an ongoing ethnic cleansing campaign marked by intense aerial and artillery bombardments, the systematic demolition of homes, and the total isolation of the northern governorate from the rest of Gaza. This brutal operation is part of a broader genocidal assault that is devastating both the people and the land, leaving entire communities displaced and decimated.
Video footage has documented the destruction caused by the Israeli occupation forces, who burned electricity generators and vital facilities at the Indonesian Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, civil defense teams continue efforts to rescue survivors and manage the devastation despite working under near-impossible conditions. These brave workers face constant threats as the occupation repeatedly targets them, their crews, and their equipment, further impeding any attempts to provide emergency relief.
Beit Lahia massacre
Palestinian sources have reported that the number of martyrs from the Beit Lahia massacre, carried out by the Israeli occupation forces yesterday, has risen to 25. The massacre, which targeted civilians in the area, further underscores the scale of the ongoing violence and the heavy toll it is taking on the Palestinian population.
At the same time, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that the body of a martyr was recovered from Khirbet al-Adas in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.
The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has announced that the death toll has risen to 44,466 since the onset of the Israeli occupation’s aggression on October 7, 2023. The majority of those killed are women and children, underscoring the disproportionate impact of the violence on vulnerable civilians.
The ministry added that the number of injuries has risen to 105,358 since the beginning of the aggression, while thousands of martyrs are still under the rubble.
It pointed out that the occupation forces committed, during the past 24 hours, four massacres, which resulted in the martyrdom of 37 Palestinians and the injury of 108 others.
