(2021-10-15). Neo-Ottoman expansionism: when will Turkey annex Northern Syria? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Excerpts from a lengthy, detailed article in the current issue of the Middle East Quarterly. (The creation of Daniel Pipes, who decidedly has his own ax to grind.) Turkish Imperialism: When Will Turkey Annex Northern Syria? During the past five years, Turkish forces launched four military operations that led to the establishment of four border …
(2021-10-14). Snipers Fatally Attack Protesters in Beirut as Lebanon Reels from Devastating Economic Collapse. democracynow.org 
At least five people were shot today in Beirut after snipers opened fire on a protest as Lebanon faces a growing economic and political emergency amid widespread corruption. Over the weekend, Lebanon fell into darkness for 24 hours after the nation's electric grid collapsed. Within the past year, the Lebanese currency has fully collapsed as it continues to grapple with the aftermath of last year's deadly port explosion. This comes as the country's political class is expected to accelerate even harsher austerity and privatization efforts in exchange for international support, says Lara Bitar, editor-in-chief of Th…
(2021-10-14). Syria's Anti-Daesh Allies Vow to Respond to Alleged Israeli, US Aggression Over Palmyra. sputniknews.com At least one soldier was killed and three others injured in what the Syrian military says was an Israeli attack in the skies above Palmyra, Syria shortly before midnight on Wednesday. The Israeli military, which has previously admitted to carrying out "hundreds" of strikes against its neighbour, did not comment on the strikes.
(2021-10-14). Lebanese Army Arrests Nine, Including Syrian, After Deadly Beirut Clashes. southfront.org 
Official logo of the Lebanese Armed Force, source: lebarmy.gov.lb | The Lebanese Army announced that it had arrested nine people, including a Syrian citizen, who took part in the The clashes broke out when snipers opened fire at a group of Hezbollah and Amal Movement's supporters who were prot…
(2021-10-14). Blinken: US Policy Is to 'Oppose the Reconstruction of Syria'. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-14). Heroes or Parasites: Europe's Self-serving Politics on Refugees. counterpunch.org Language is politics and politics is power. This is why the misuse of language is particularly disturbing, especially when the innocent and vulnerable pay the price. The wars in Syria, Libya, Afghanistan and other Middle Eastern, Asian and African countries in recent years have resulted in one of the greatest humanitarian catastrophes, arguably unseen since
(2021-10-14). Clashes Break Out In Lebanon's Capital Following Attack On Hezbollah Supporters, Casualties Reported (Videos). southfront.org 
Supporters of Hezbollah wave Hezbollah and Lebanese flags during a commemoration service marking one week since the death of Ali Fayyad, one of Hezbollah's senior commanders killed fighting in Syria, in Ansar village, southern Lebanon March 6, 2016. REUTERS/Aziz Taher — RTS9J93 | Heavy clashes broke out in the Lebanese capital Beirut on October 14 following an ambush that targeted unarmed Shiite supporters of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement who were protesting against the ongoing investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion.
(2021-10-14). One dead, three wounded in an unprovoked Israeli airstrike inside Syria. peoplesdispatch.org Wednesday's attack was the second such Israeli attack within a week launched from an illegal US military base Al-Tanf inside Syrian territory, Syrian Arab News Agency reported…
(2021-10-14). Mysterious Airstrike Hit Northeastern Syria Following Turkish Threats To SDF. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. source: sdf-press.com | On October 14, an unidentified warplane, possibly a combat drone, carried out an airstrike on an area controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeastern Syria. | According to local sources, the airstrike hit a house located in the town of Hitash in the northern Raqqa countryside. No casualties were reported. | The airstrikes may have been carried…
(2021-10-14). Turkey expands combat drone sales to Ethiopia and Morocco: report. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Which have been used to murder people in Iraq, Libya, Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria and the Ukraine to date. *** Turkey expands armed drone sales to Ethiopia and Morocco — sources Turkey has expanded its exports of armed drones by negotiating sales deals with Morocco and Ethiopia after their successful use in international conflicts, according to four …
(2021-10-14). Thorny Experience Of US Uneasy Attitude Towards Some Of Their European Allies. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe US has a long history of betrayals, when we recall the Middle-East, Afghanistan, or the Kurds in Syria, but the fact is that it betrayed its European allies as well. | Written by Sonja van den Ende, independent journalist. | To understand the immense scale of the betrayal by the US, I have to mention a very important case which happened a long time ago, to the Netherlands, the Netherlands are part of the so-called British Empire (like the US), the Netherlands always and still are the most loyal European ally of the US, the Dutch behave like a bad sect, loyal till the end, even if the master…
(2021-10-14). Egypt's President Al-Sisi To Restore Contact With Bashar al-Assad In Coming Days — Report. southfront.org 
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi | Written by Khaled Iskef | The Journal of Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported, citing Egyptian sources, about A "private" confirmation of Cairo officials' agreements on the possibility of establishing contact between Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The potential call, considered as the first of its kind, is expected in coming days. | The report clarified that the Egyptians strive to establish this contact, aiming to expand their roles in the Syrian file in the coming days. Recently, Egypt has made many attempts to come to an a…
(2021-10-14). Iranian-Backed Forces Threatens 'Harsh Response' To Recent Israeli Airstrikes On Syria's Palmyra. southfront.org 
Iranian-backed forces massing around Deir Ezzor city | The Allies of Syria Operations Room, which commands Iranian-backed forces in Syria, has vowed to response "very harshly" to the In a statement released on October 14, the operations room revealed that the Israeli airstrikes had destroyed several barracks and a s…
(2021-10-14). No Sanctions Coming Nord Stream 2's Way Despite Ted Cruz And Congress' Best Efforts. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Washington will not implement any further sanctions against Nord Stream 2 in the near future, The outlet claims reported Republican Senator Ted Cruz has repeatedly insisted on restrictions. | Ted Cruz is blocking nominations for ambassador picks in order to attempt and force US President Joe Biden to impo…
(2021-10-14). WATCH: Troops fire from armored vehicles as Beirut descends into chaos, resembling warzone. rt.com 
Armored vehicles have rolled into Beirut as the Lebanese capital descended into chaos, with crowds led by Hezbollah and Amal groups demonstrating against Tarek Bitar, the lead judge of the port blast investigation. | Beirut resembled a warzone on Thursday as the army deployed armored vehicles to a divided area of the city where deadly skirmishes erupted following an attack on a protest. The army declared that the troops would fire at any armed individuals on the capital's streets. | The Lebanese army deployed a range of armored vehicles, including tanks and trucks with mounted machine guns. Sources on the grou…
(2021-10-14). Hezbollah, Amal warn against sedition after Beirut shooting. en.mehrnews.com Following a shooting in Beirut at a protest against judicial probe into last year's explosion, Hezbollah and Amal Movement warned against a plot to drag Lebanon into a 'malicious sedition'.
(2021-10-14). As Protesters Killed in Beirut, What is Going On in Lebanon and Why is There a Fear of Civil War? sputniknews.com At least six people were killed by gunfire in Beirut on Thursday as protesters demanded the removal of the lead investigator into last year's blast at the docks. The rally was organised by two Shia Muslim groups, Hezbollah and Amal.