🇮🇶 | Iraq is approaching the anniversary of a profound national tragedy, namely the martyrdom of Hajj Qasim Soleimani and Shaykh Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, an event that continues to shape the country’s political and security landscape. Hashd al-Shaabi has called for a two million man march to commemorate the anniversary, a major mobilization expected amid growing pressure on the Iraqi resistance to disarm. This comes as political discourse intensifies, with the Head of the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council stating that the national need for the role of factions in military action has become obsolete. In response, Firas Al-Yasiri, a member of the political council of the Islamic Resistance of the Al-Nujaba Movement, told Mayadeen Plus that the resistance has consistently supported the state since 2003 and through the defeat of ISIS, stressing that Iraq cannot enter the next phase without the duality of the state and the resistance. He emphasized that Iraqi national security remains part of the responsibility of the Islamic Resistance, noting that while the Iraqi army has made significant sacrifices, it is not permitted to acquire the necessary weapons, underscoring ongoing tensions over sovereignty, security, and the future role of resistance factions in Iraq. Al-Mayadeen Plus correspondent in Baghdad, Walid Karim, stated that Shiite forces have been mobilizing since the first hours following the announcement of the preliminary election results last month and formed two committees to negotiate among themselves regarding the selection of the Prime Minister.

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🇾🇪 | Hadramout is now on the line of fire, raising questions about the limits of Saudi patience toward Emirati-backed expansion. The recent escalation in eastern Yemen reveals a qualitative shift in the nature of the conflict within the Saudi Emirati camp, where disagreements are approaching the threshold of direct military confrontation between regional powers supposedly on the same side. The deployment of Saudi-backed forces along Yemen’s borders, accompanied by direct threats of airstrikes against Southern Transitional Council forces, indicates that Saudi tolerance for Emirati-supported expansion has reached a critical stage. According to circulating information, Riyadh is mobilizing around 20,000 fighters from forces known as the “Nation’s Shield” in the Al-Wadiah and Al-Abr areas, sending a clear message that unilateral control over Hadramout and Al-Mahra crosses Saudi red lines, as these regions represent both strategic border depth and key security and economic pillars in any Saudi vision for Yemen’s future. On the other hand, the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council continues to capitalize on its rapid eastward military advance to raise its political demands, placing the project of re-dividing Yemen into two states at the top of its priorities. Control over Hadramout and Al-Mahra provides the council with a highly strategic card, as Hadramout alone accounts for about 36 percent of Yemen’s territory, contains the largest oil reserves, and includes vital ports such as Mukalla, Al-Shihr, and the Al-Dhaba oil export terminal. However, this expansion faces not only Saudi rejection but also deep internal southern complexities, as the south is far from a homogeneous entity capable of secession, particularly in Hadramout, which has a long history of relative autonomy and political particularity, making it less susceptible to domination by external power centers from Aden or elsewhere.

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🇱🇧 | Summary of Israeli aggression and violations in southern Lebanon on 20/12/2025 includes two drones targeting an uninhabited house in the town of Blida, while an Israeli drone dropped a sonic bomb on the beach of Ras Naqoura. The secondary road between Adaisseh and Kfarkela was subjected to machine gun fire from enemy soldiers positioned in the Maskav Am settlement, and machine gun sweeps were carried out from the Rweisat Al-Alam site toward the outskirts of Kfarchouba. A marcher targeted open land on the outskirts of Taybeh without casualties, as two explosions were heard and smoke clouds rose in the Al-Lubounah area on the outskirts of Naqoura, with their nature remaining unknown. Occupation artillery fired illuminating shells near Shanwa farm on the outskirts of Helta, while machine gun sweeps from the Ramtha site targeted Bustara farm on the outskirts of Kfarchouba. In parallel, hostile drones flew extensively over southern towns, including Houmin Al-Tahta, Roumin, Al-Mahmoudiyah, Al-Jarmak, Al-Aishiya, Majdal Selm, Al-Jamiyama, Safad Al-Batikh, Kafr Tabnit, Arnoun, Deir Seryan, Adchit Al-Qasir, Rab Thalathin, Markaba, Kfar Dounine, Ash-Shihabiyah, Tulin, Kharbat Selm, Qalawiyah, Rashkinnaye, Yatar, Kfara, Jabal Al-Batim, Yahmur, Deir Mimas, At-Tayyibah, An-Nabatiyah, Zibdin, Jibshit, Adchit, and Abba, reflecting sustained aerial surveillance and intimidation across southern Lebanon.

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🇮🇷 | Despite the sudden eruption of anti Iran rhetoric and media campaigns claiming increased Iranian activity, this is not a new phenomenon, as Iran has long been expanding its defensive capabilities while correcting shortcomings and structural flaws identified within its operational systems. In this context, Iran launched three satellites into space on December 28, as the Iranian Space Agency announced the successful deployment of the satellites Zafar 2, Payam, and an upgraded version of Kosar into low Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 500 kilometers. The satellites were launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia aboard a Soyuz carrier rocket, reflecting continued progress in Iran’s space and defense-related technologies. Commenting on the developments, Sardar Ahmad Vahidi, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, stated that Iran is closely monitoring all developments and carefully following all issues, underscoring heightened strategic vigilance amid regional and international scrutiny.

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🏴‍☠️ | Hebrew media confirms that the Prison Service is studying an extraordinary proposal submitted by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, widely known for overseeing and promoting various forms of abuse, torture, rapes and brutality against Palestinian detainees. The proposal calls for establishing a prison for Palestinian prisoners surrounded by alligators, modeled after a controversial prison facility in the US state of Florida. Notably, Prison Service officials did not immediately reject the proposal, but instead began drafting an operational work plan, examining the feasibility and practicality of implementing the idea, which is currently under active review. According to the report, officials are even assessing whether alligators could be brought into a security facility and used as a deterrent, with some reportedly viewing them as a potential substitute for part of the Prison Service personnel. The issue remains under observation, as the normalization of extreme and dehumanizing detention practices continues to surface within official Israeli institutions.

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🇵🇸 | Satellite images reveal an expansion of Israeli military infrastructure inside Gaza after the ceasefire, according to an investigation by Drop Site News in collaboration with Forensic Architecture, which documents an acceleration in the construction and consolidation of Israeli military sites inside the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire of October 10, 2025. Based on satellite image analysis, the investigation shows the creation of new military sites, the expansion of existing ones, and the excavation and rerouting of military roads, alongside the continued demolition of Palestinian properties, particularly in southern Gaza and eastern Khan Yunis. Israel is reported to currently maintain 48 military sites east of the so called Yellow Line, connected by a growing network of military roads linking sites inside Gaza with Israeli infrastructure outside the Strip, while 13 new military sites were established after the ceasefire, mainly along the Yellow Line, eastern Khan Yunis, and border areas. Between October 10 and December 2, 2025, the investigation observes rapid growth in the infrastructure of existing sites and an expansion of road networks, including ongoing work begun in September to redirect the Magen Oz corridor, a 15 kilometer military road, to fall fully within Israeli control zones. In parallel, the investigation documents systematic destruction of Palestinian property, especially in eastern Khan Yunis, including areas not previously destroyed, now overlaid with new roads and military sites. The Yellow Line emerges as a central mechanism of control, with the investigation noting that despite maps suggesting Israeli withdrawal to 53 to 58 percent of Gaza, actual control has expanded, marked by the placement of at least 27 yellow control squares west of the mapped Yellow Line. In Jabalia, the investigation presents a case study of a new military site established after dismantling a densely populated tent area and demolishing surrounding buildings, featuring large berms measuring up to 75 by 65 meters, clearly visible in late November imagery. In southern Gaza, particularly Rafah and eastern Khan Yunis, areas still described as densely populated with private properties, demolition and road excavation reportedly continued after the ceasefire, with imagery showing observation equipment near borders and military and demolition vehicles linked to crossing and transfer points. Politically, the investigation contrasts these findings with point sixteen of Donald Trump’s twenty point plan, which claims Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza and will gradually withdraw, handing control to international stabilization forces, yet field evidence indicates further entrenchment east of the Yellow Line, suggesting no genuine intention of future pullout.

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🔔 | REGIONAL UPDATES

Lebanon

• Al-Mayadeen correspondent (south): An Israeli drone launched two rockets on the Saddeen–Kafr highway.

• Al-Manar correspondent: A hostile drone targeted a car in the Al-Mushairfeh area of Al-Mansouri.

• Reports confirmed a car was targeted in the town of Yatar, Bint Jbeil district.

• Shahab correspondent: Hostile Zionist aircraft conducted low-altitude flights over Brital, Al-Khadar, Nabishit, Sarin, Hurtala, and Eliya.

• Shihab correspondent: A Zionist drone raid targeted Kfar Zabad in southern Lebanon.

Occupied Palestine – Gaza

• Al-Mayadeen correspondent: A civilian was injured by Israeli gunfire in the Al-Mashaira area of the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City.

• WHO Director: More than 100,000 children and 37,000 pregnant and lactating women in Gaza are expected to suffer severe malnutrition by next April.

Gaza Strip – Civil Defense Daily Report

• Civil Defense teams carried out 2 firefighting missions, 8 rescue missions, 12 ambulance missions, and 4 other emergency tasks across the Gaza Strip.

Northern Governorate
• Retrieval of a body from Al-Falouji cemetery and transfer to Al-Shifa Hospital.
• Removal of dangerous concrete blocks from Al-Zahar’s home.
• Transfer of an injured person after a fall near the North Center.
• Transfer of two sick cases to Al-Shifa Hospital.

Gaza Governorate

• Fires controlled in homes belonging to Abu Shreiah and Nweijah (Sheikh Radwan).

• Transfer of several bodies from Nasir Street (near Yafa School) to Al-Maqased Hospital.

• Transfer of four sick cases to Al-Shifa Hospital.

Central Governorate

• Removal of hazardous concrete blocks from Faraj’s house.

Khan Younis Governorate

• Rescue of a person who fell into a well; transferred in stable condition.

• Removal of structural hazards from homes in the project area.

• Transfer of a sick case to Nasser Hospital.

Rafah Governorate

• Transfer of a sick case to Al-Salib Hospital.

• Transfer of an injured person from a traffic accident near Nasser Hospital.

Occupied West Bank

• Occupation forces detained five Palestinian female students near the military tower at the entrance of Al-Arroub camp, Hebron.

Occupied Syria

• Terrorist groups affiliated with Al-Golani vandalized and destroyed Alawite graves in Masyaf, Hama countryside, including the grave of a young girl.

• Local sources (Quneitra): Israeli occupation patrols infiltrated the village and town of Saida Al-Hanout in the southern countryside of Quneitra.


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🇱🇧 Breaking — A car was targeted in Yater, leading to the martyrdom of a Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon.

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🔔 | REGIONAL UPDATES

Lebanon

• Shihab correspondent: A Zionist drone ambush targeted Kfar Zabad in southern Lebanon.

• Al-Manar correspondent: A hostile drone targeted a car in the Al-Mushairfeh area of Al-Mansouri.

• Reports confirmed a car was targeted in the town of Yatar, Bint Jbeil district.

• Al-Mayadeen correspondent (south): An Israeli drone launched two rockets on the Saddeen–Kafr highway.

• Shahab correspondent: Hostile Zionist aircraft conducted surveillance flights over Brital, Al-Khadar, Nabishit, Sarin, Hurtala, and Eliya.

Occupied Palestine – Gaza

• Al-Mayadeen correspondent: A civilian was injured by Israeli gunfire in the Al-Mashaira area of the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City.

• WHO Director: More than 100,000 children and 37,000 pregnant and lactating women in Gaza are expected to suffer from severe malnutrition by next April.

• Occupation forces heavily fired on Jabalia camp, north of the Gaza Strip.

• Active movement of occupation forces reported south of Rafah city.

• A reconnaissance aircraft entered the airspace of Al-Nuseirat camp.

• Civil Defense teams conducted 2 firefighting missions, 8 rescue missions, 12 ambulance missions, and 4 other emergency tasks.

• Retrieval of a body from Al-Falouji cemetery and transfer to Al-Shifa Hospital.

• Removal of dangerous concrete blocks from Al-Zahar’s home.

• Transfer of an injured person after a fall near the North Center.

• Transfer of two sick cases to Al-Shifa Hospital.

• Fires controlled in homes belonging to Abu Shreiah and Nweijah (Sheikh Radwan).

• Transfer of several bodies from Nasir Street (near Yafa School) to Al-Maqased Hospital.

• Transfer of four sick cases to Al-Shifa Hospital.

• Removal of hazardous concrete blocks from Faraj’s house.

• Rescue of a person who fell into a well; transferred in stable condition.

• Removal of structural hazards from homes in the project area.

• Transfer of a sick case to Nasser Hospital.

• Transfer of a sick case to Al-Salib Hospital.

• Transfer of an injured person from a traffic accident near Nasser Hospital.

Occupied West Bank

• Israeli occupation forces detained five Palestinian female students near the military tower at the entrance of Al-Arroub camp, Hebron.

• Israeli forces abducted Palestinian Youssef Bassam Jbara during a raid in Qalqilya.

• Palestinian detainee Hussam Jamal Qadous was released after nine months in Israeli prisons.

Occupied Syria

• Clashes erupted between Druze groups and HTS terrorists along the al-Muzayra–Majdal axis in the countryside of As-Suwayda.

• A HTS content creator issued incitement from in front of the shrine of Lady Ruqayyah (daughter of Imam Husayn A), cursing the Popular Mobilization Forces.

Regional & International

• Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ali Reza Enayati: Israel represents a regional threat rooted in occupation and aggression since 1948, not a factor of stability.

• Saudi authorities issued a high-risk cybersecurity warning urging updates to TP-Link devices due to security vulnerabilities.

• A senior Turkish delegation is expected to visit Damascus for talks at the People’s Palace.

• Bloomberg: The United States reportedly seized a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid rising tensions.

• Saudi artillery fire reportedly targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, resulting in four injuries.

Resistance & Political Developments

• Hezbollah Beqaa official Hussein Namr: The resistance will remain firm against the “Greater Israel” project despite all pressures.

• Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada Secretary-General Haj Abu Alaa al-Walai met Hamas leaders Osama Hamdan and Taher al-Nono to discuss Gaza, negotiations, and resistance coordination.

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✅ | Media propaganda often precedes aggression. If you observe and analyze the media closely, you will understand what kind of narrative they are forming. Over the past 48 hours, the media space has been filled with talk of strikes on Iran, preemptive strikes on Iran, and constant ranting, while HTS-linked Hasbara outlets have simultaneously started sectarian campaigns against Iraq. All these micromanaged operations work in a coordinated manner. Their objectives are clearly aligned, and their organization and direction are deeply associated with Mossad and the CIA.

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Israel Fakes Panic Over Iranian Missiles To Push U.S. Towards Another War With Islamic Republic

In an unsurprising development, Israel is planning a new war on Iran, and actively working on securing support from the United States for this by using the Islamic Republic’s missile program as a pretext.

This was first revealed by NBC News which reported on December 20 that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present plans for a possible fresh attack on Iran to President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the U.S. The meeting is expected to take place in the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida at the end of the month.

According to the report, Israel is growing increasingly concerned that Iran is rebuilding and even expanding its ballistic missile production in the wake of the nations’ 12-day war in June.

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❎ | However, in our stance there is no divide; both are the same under two names, and they work together. There is no push from either side, because both are essentially one. Israeli policy and American interests are deeply intertwined, with Israeli influence significantly shaping and dominating the American narrative.

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🇮🇷 Breaking — Iranian military exercises are reported near Mashhad, Kermanshah, Mahabad, Isfahan and Tehran.

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✅ | So Iran wanted to add flavour to the rant that has been repeated over the past three days. We wish these drills would convert into heavy preemptive attacks, because what they deserve is this type of strike with major human losses.

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✅ | The footage of the Iranian ballistic strike has been taken down and removed because it has been confirmed that the footage might not be authentic (as of now) and may have come from a felllow channel, MES. CIA-linked platforms are enjoying it and spreading it, which confirms that they are trying to fully inflate the balloon and use it as fuel for the ongoing “Iran will attack us, so we have to attack them now” rant (which is very boring).

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🔔 | REGIONAL UPDATES

Lebanon

• Three martyrs were confirmed following an Israeli entity airstrike targeting a vehicle on the Qanitra road in the Sidon district.

• Among the martyrs is a soldier from the Lebanese Army.

• An artillery shell fired by the Israeli entity landed in the sea near Ras al-Naqoura.

• Israeli entity positions in al-Malikiyah targeted the outskirts of Aytaroun with gunfire.

• Occupation forces at the Malkiya site targeted the outskirts of Aytaroun with bullets and explosive bombs.

• Two Israeli entity reconnaissance flights were monitored at low altitude over East Zoutra, West Zoutra, and Hamra.

• A Zionist enemy drone was
observed over al-Ghandouriyah, al-Tawari, and al-Jawar.

Occupied Palestine – Gaza

• Occupation aircraft launched an airstrike east of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

• Occupation aircraft renewed gunfire north of Rafah city, southern Gaza Strip.

• Israeli entity artillery shelled the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood, southwest of Gaza City.

• The body of a martyr was discovered buried inside the Baptist Hospital.

• In al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, children continue their education inside makeshift tents amid freezing conditions and severe shortages following more than two years of Israeli genocide.

• A Palestinian child, Sila Abu Aqleen from Shuja’iyya, lost her parents and all siblings after an Israeli entity airstrike hit her family home in October 2023. She remained trapped under rubble overnight before being rescued.

Occupied Jerusalem

• 456 settlers stormed al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of occupation police.

Occupied Syria

• Reports indicate a large number of detainees, many from the Sunni majority, were accused of alleged ties to the former regime without clear identification.

• Syria’s so-called Foreign Ministry stated that a response has been received from the Syrian Democratic Forces regarding the March 10 agreement and is currently under review.

• Syria’s so-called Foreign Ministry claimed that any delay in integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian army negatively affects regional stability.

• Clashes were reported between Druze groups and Julani-affiliated militants along the al-Muzayra–Majdal axis in the countryside of As-Suwayda.

Turkey / Occupied Syria / Israeli Entity

• A high-level Turkish delegation’s visit to Damascus is expected to focus on implementation of the March 10 SDF–Damascus agreement and Turkey’s national security concerns, particularly developments in southern Occupied Syria amid Israeli entity attacks.

• Analysis indicates that Turkish visits to Damascus consistently emphasize security and military dimensions, particularly regarding SDF influence and Israeli entity activity, with U.S. involvement as a coordinating factor. Such visits reportedly unsettle Tel Aviv.

Iraq / Occupied Syria / United States

• Iraqi intelligence units captured two key facilitators responsible for transferring arms and militant elements from camps inside Occupied Syria into Iraqi territory.

• Officials confirmed the airborne operation was conducted in coordination with Syrian authorities and with support from the U.S.-led Global Coalition.

• The five-month intelligence operation targeted operatives acting as logistical links.

Iran / Iraq

• Iraqi sources reported that a high-ranking delegation from Iran’s Intelligence Ministry arrived in Baghdad and held meetings with senior Iraqi officials.

Israeli Entity

• Reports from within the Israeli entity suggest that the next round of fighting is likely to be with Lebanon.

• The Israeli entity’s military spokesperson claimed strikes were carried out against Hezbollah elements in the Sidon area, southern Lebanon.

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🇮🇶 | Iraqi Resistance:

• Several Iraqi resistance factions reaffirmed their rejection of any discussion on surrendering weapons before the achievement of full sovereignty and the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Iraq.

• The factions stressed that the position of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq is firm and non-negotiable regarding retaining their weapons.

Sheikh Qais al-Khazali (Secretary-General, Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq)

• Al-Khazali stated that as long as occupation exists, the resistance’s weapon remains legitimate.

• He emphasized that true security can only be achieved through supporting the Iraqi state, while questioning the legitimacy of foreign weapons operating in Iraq.

• He cited U.S. strikes that killed Iraqi figures, including Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and Qassem Soleimani, attacks on Popular Mobilization Forces near the Syrian border, and strikes on civilian facilities and airports as examples of undisciplined and illegitimate force.

• He also questioned the legitimacy of Turkish military operations inside Iraqi territory and the presence of Turkish bases on Iraqi soil.

• Al-Khazali stated that all divine laws and international laws, including those of the United Nations, permit any people under occupation to bear arms and resist the occupier.

• He recalled that Iraq faced a clear U.S. occupation in 2003, resisted it, and ultimately forced a withdrawal.

• He further stressed that the resistance’s weapons were never used against Iraqi state institutions, civilians, or for acts such as car bombings or beheadings.

• He noted that in 2014, when Iraq was occupied by ISIS, the resistance confronted ISIS and played a decisive role in liberating the country.

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