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Israeli Military Says It Intercepted Missile Launched from Yemen

Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024. HOUTHI MILITARY MEDIA/via REUTERS
Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024. HOUTHI MILITARY MEDIA/via REUTERS
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Israeli Military Says It Intercepted Missile Launched from Yemen

Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024. HOUTHI MILITARY MEDIA/via REUTERS
Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024. HOUTHI MILITARY MEDIA/via REUTERS

Israel's military intercepted a missile early on Wednesday that was launched from Yemen and crossed into Israeli territory, the army said.
Sirens were activated due to the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception, the army said in a statement.
Magen David Adom ambulance service said in a statement that it had received reports of approximately nine people injured on their way to the protected area.
"For the 5th time in a week, millions of Israelis were sent to shelter as Houthi terrorists in Yemen launched a missile attack," the Israeli military said in a post on X.
The Iran-backed Houthi group has repeatedly fired drones and missiles towards Israel in what it has described as acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

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Erdogan Hints at Operations Against Kurdish Forces and Major Steps to Support Damascus

Erdogan addresses a conference in the city of Bursa on December 28, 2024 (Turkish presidency)
Erdogan addresses a conference in the city of Bursa on December 28, 2024 (Turkish presidency)
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Erdogan Hints at Operations Against Kurdish Forces and Major Steps to Support Damascus

Erdogan addresses a conference in the city of Bursa on December 28, 2024 (Turkish presidency)
Erdogan addresses a conference in the city of Bursa on December 28, 2024 (Turkish presidency)

As intense clashes continue between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Türkiye-backed factions near the Tishrin Dam in eastern Aleppo, Tukrish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Ankara would take new measures to secure its southern borders, vowing to enhance security and eliminate “external terrorist threats.”

Erdogan emphasized Türkiye’s determination to ensure stability in the region surrounding its southern borders and to eradicate organizations threatening the security of its people and regional stability, including the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), its Syrian affiliate, the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) (the main component of the SDF), and ISIS.

In a speech during the regional conference of the Justice and Development Party in Bursa in western Türkiye on Saturday, Erdogan highlighted his country’s role in assisting the Syrian people during the ongoing humanitarian crisis that has lasted for 13 years. He pointed out that Türkiye has hosted over 3 million Syrians who fled the civil war and affirmed its continued commitment to helping Syrians who wish to return to their homeland to ensure a safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation.

Meanwhile, intense clashes persisted Friday night and Saturday morning between the Türkiye-backed Syrian National Army factions and SDF forces, led by Kurdish units, near the Tishrin Dam in eastern Aleppo, close to the border town of Ayn al-Arab (Kobani).

The SDF reported ongoing battles on multiple fronts, stating that 17 members of the factions were killed, possibly including a commander, according to some reports. The SDF targeted sites belonging to the Syrian National Army near Tishrin Dam and Qara Qozak Bridge with rockets. In response, Turkish forces launched heavy artillery bombardments on the village of Aslanji, south of Ayn al-Arab, causing civilian injuries and significant material damage.

Additionally, Turkish artillery stationed in the “Peace Spring” area shelled several villages in the Abu Rasin countryside, extending to areas in rural Tal Tamr. Two members of Türkiye-backed factions were killed while the Raqqa Military Council, affiliated with the SDF, repelled an infiltration attempt in Umm al-Baramil village, east of Ayn Issa in Raqqa’s countryside.

On another front, Ankara has begun preparations to assist the newly-formed Syrian administration in Damascus, headed by Ahmad al-Sharaa. The support includes preparing official documents for Syrians, such as identity cards, passports, and driver’s licenses, upon the administration’s request.

According to the pro-government Turkish newspaper Türkiye, Erdogan has issued clear directives to all ministers to respond to the new Syrian administration’s needs in various fields. Turkish authorities are preparing to implement a system similar to the smart documents used in Türkiye, incorporating electronic chips, to meet the needs of Syrian citizens.

Statistics show a rise in the percentage of Syrians interested in returning to their country, increasing from 45% to 70%. Sources in the Turkish Ministry of Education revealed ongoing discussions about initiating various projects in Syria. These include restoring and constructing schools, training teachers and administrative staff, developing new curricula in line with scientific and technological advancements, and supporting economic development by establishing vocational schools. Additionally, efforts will focus on providing psychological and social support for families and children affected by the prolonged war.