In 2024, Israel engaged in military actions across multiple fronts in the Middle East, involving several Arab countries. Here's an overview of the key developments:
Gaza Strip (Palestinian Territories)
Following the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, Israel launched a comprehensive military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. By November 2024, this conflict resulted in over 44,000 Palestinian casualties and significant destruction in Gaza.
Lebanon
Tensions with Hezbollah escalated, leading to an Israeli invasion of Lebanon on October 1, 2024. This operation aimed to neutralize Hezbollah's capabilities following increased rocket attacks on Israeli territory.
Syria
Israel conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian-backed militias and weapon depots, aiming to curb the influence of Iran's "Axis of Resistance" in the region.
Yemen
Israeli airstrikes targeted Houthi-held positions in Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, in response to missile attacks on Israeli territory. Notably, an airstrike on Sanaa's airport occurred as the WHO Director-General was present, highlighting the conflict's reach.
Iran
In 2024, Israel engaged in military actions across multiple fronts in the Middle East, involving several Arab countries. Here's an overview of the key developments:
Iran
In October 2024, Israel conducted direct strikes on Iranian missile sites, marking a significant escalation in their longstanding tensions. This was in retaliation for Iranian attacks on Israeli targets.
These military engagements underscore the complex and volatile nature of Middle Eastern geopolitics in 2024, with Israel involved in conflicts spanning multiple neighboring countries.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises fears of World War 3
With Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, China’s increasingly threatening behavior towards Taiwan and India, and the devastating economic attack the US and its allies launched on China’s advanced chip manufacturing sector, a global war is now raging between the US and its allies on one side and the Russia and China on the other is becoming more overt.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine aimed in part to seize the Donbas territory. In the abstract, the US does not have any direct national interest in who controls the Donbas. Putin, on the other hand, has bet an enormous amount of his prestige on conquering it. So, if Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a completely isolated event, then it would be difficult to argue that the US should run a big risk of confrontation with Russia in order to assist Ukraine in taking back the Donbas.
But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not a completely isolated event. If Putin wins, then Putin’s regime will be much stronger and (if anything) even more hostile towards the Allies. The cumulative long run probability of a nuclear attack on the US arising from either inevitable future crises or mistakes will therefore increase. But if Putin suffers a major defeat in Ukraine, his regime will be considerably weakened.
Buildings Hit by 9/11-Style Drone Attack In Russia
In unverified videos shared on X, aerial objects were seen flying into two skyscrapers in Kazan, a city some 500 miles (800 km) east of Moscow
In a shocking development, Kazan, often referred to as Russia’s third capital, witnessed a 9/11-style attack involving eight combat drones targeting six high-rise buildings. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. Kazan is situated approximately 800 kilometers east of Moscow. The attack has been blamed on Ukraine, though Kyiv has not claimed responsibility. The incident echoes the tragic events of September 11, 2001, when Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger planes, crashing them into the World Trade Center and other buildings in the United States, resulting in over 3,000 deaths and 6,000 injuries. Kazan, Russia’s third-largest city, holds immense economic significance. It is a hub for industries like passenger aircraft, helicopter engineering, textiles, and food processing.
The city has also hosted major events, such as the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the BRICS summit in October 2024. Following the attack, Russian security agencies evacuated high-rise buildings, and Kazan Airport was temporarily shut down before resuming operations. Escalation of Ukraine-Russia Tensions This attack comes amid heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia. On December 18, 2024, Ukraine reportedly assassinated Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s nuclear and chemical weapons team, alleging his involvement in 5,000 chemical weapon attacks in Ukraine. Just days earlier, Ukraine launched a missile strike on Kursk, killing six people, including a child. In retaliation, Russia fired hundreds of missiles, killing one person and injuring13 others. Ukraine’s strategy appears increasingly aggressive, shifting from a defensive posture to targeting Russian commanders and deploying long-range missiles.
Will Russia Deploy Nuclear Weapons
Russia has frequently threatened nuclear strikes during the ongoing conflict and has revised its nuclear policy to facilitate such actions. Recently, it tested its most advanced hypersonic missile, which travels at ten times the speed of sound and has a range of 5,000–6,000 kilometers. During an annual address, President Vladimir Putin touted this missile as the world’s fastest and challenged Western nations to test their defense systems against it. Speculations are rife that Russia may target major Ukrainian cities with hypersonic missiles in retaliation for the recent drone attack. If this happens, the war could escalate further, prolonging the conflict.
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