Middle East
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Jan- 2023 -3 January
Israel Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Operation: Palestinian Ministry
The Israeli army killed two Palestinians in a West Bank raid on Monday, Palestinian officials said, as it demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of killing an Israeli soldier.
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2 January
New Meeting Between Turkey, Russia, and Syria Slated for January
The foreign ministers of Turkey, Syria, and Russia will meet "in the second half of January," the Turkish foreign minister said.
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1 January
Israeli Strikes Put Damascus Airport Out of Service, Kill 2: State Media
The Israeli army carried out a missile strike Monday that put Damascus International Airport out of service and killed two soldiers.
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Dec- 2022 -30 December
Ten Oil Field Workers Killed in Syria Attack: State Media
An attack in eastern Syria killed 10 oil field workers, state media reported, a day after Syrian Kurdish-led forces announced an offensive against jihadists.
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29 December
Iran to Hold Military Exercises Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's army begins military exercises in strategic southern regions east of the Strait of Hormuz, state news reported.
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29 December
Syria’s Kurds Launch Offensive Against IS Militants
Syrian Kurdish-led forces said they had launched an offensive against Islamic State fighters, days after jihadists launched a prison attack.
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28 December
Israel Awards Oshkosh $100M Armored Personnel Carrier Contract
Israel has contracted Oshkosh Defense to produce hundreds of “Eitan” armored personnel carrier hulls for the Israel Defense Forces.
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28 December
Israel’s Netanyahu Names Ex-General Yoav Galant as Defense Minister
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has named former general Yoav Galant as defense minister in his upcoming cabinet.
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28 December
Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates
Turkey will develop three indigenous Istanbul-Class multi-role frigates, the Defense Industry Executive Committee announced.
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28 December
Turkey Tests ‘Alka’ Laser Counter-Drone System
Turkey recently completed another round of tests on its “Alka” directed energy counter-drone weapon system.
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