Iraqi Militia Halts Assaults on US Troops; Israeli Strikes in Syria; Iran Expresses No Desire for War, But...

2024-02-01 10

Israeli fighter jets conducted overnight strikes on Syrian Army positions in the Daraa area, according to the IDF. The strikes were in response to a rocket attack on the Golan Heights. The Hamas-run Ministry of Health reported that Israeli attacks resulted in the death of 150 Palestinians and injured 313 in the past 24 hours. Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah has declared a suspension of hostile operations against US troops. Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian anticipates Netanyahu's imminent departure and expects the Gaza war to subsequently de-escalate. A Channel 12 television poll reveals that 38% of Israelis support reestablishing settlements in the Gaza Strip. For the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas conflict, watch the video.