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  • 04 Oct, 2024

At least five people were killed and several wounded when US warplanes struck rebel-held areas in eastern Syria's Deir al-Zour region, close to the border with Iraq.

Sabereen News, a Telegram news channel affiliated with Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units Against Terrorism (Hashd al-Shaabi in Arabic), said Lebanese citizens were among the victims of the attack, which targeted military installations in the city. Al-Bukamal early Saturday morning. The incident comes after Iraqi rebels launched three attacks on US bases in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and neighboring Syria, citing opposition to US support for Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.

The Islamic Resistance Group of Iraq, an anti-terrorist militant group, claimed responsibility for the drone attack on the al-Harir air base, 45 km north of Iraq, in a separate statement posted on its Telegram channel. plane. Friday night. The group stressed that the airstrikes were carried out in support of America's bloody war against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

No information has yet been received on the extent of damage to military installations and possible casualties. Earlier, Iraqi insurgents fired missiles at the US military base in al-Shadadi, about 50 km south of Hasakah, northeastern Syria.

Another US-controlled unit fired even more missiles at the Haraab al-Zir military base in the Yarubiya district of the same Syrian province. The attacks on US-led military installations in Iraq and Syria come amid growing anti-American sentiment over US support for Israel's war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. The war killed at least 21,320 people, many of them women and children. Another 55,603 people were injured. The Israeli regime launched the war after Gaza resistance groups launched Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, the largest operation against the occupation forces in years.

Since the beginning of the October 7 war, the United States has supported Israel's brutal attacks on the Palestinian territories as a means of "self-defense."

Hadi al-Ameri says the only solution to stop illegal and aggressive attacks by the US is the withdrawal of American occupation troops from Iraq. Since the onset of the war on October 7, the United States has backed Israel’s ferocious attacks on Palestinian territory as a means of “self-defense.” The US House of Representatives on November 2 passed a standalone $14.3-billion military assistance package for Israel. The legislation, however, is yet to clear the Senate. Washington has also vetoed United Nations Security Council resolutions that called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses: www.presstv.co.uk SHARE THIS ARTICLE E-mail Tweet Like Share Iraq Syria Israel Middle East Gaza Strip Hasakah US military al-Bukamal Airstrike missile strike onslaught US military base Resistance fighters Resistance forces MORE FROM Iraq Iraqi resistance strikes 'vital Israeli target’ in occupied Golan Heights Iraqi resistance strikes 'vital Israeli target’ in occupied Golan Heights Iraqi resistance hits US military bases in Iraq, Syria in support of Gaza Iraqi resistance hits US military bases in Iraq, Syria in support of Gaza US withdrawal from Iraq only way to stop airstrikes: Senior politician US withdrawal from Iraq only way to stop airstrikes: Senior politician Sign up for our Newsletter Sign up for our newsletter to receive a daily email of our best content LATEST NEWS US strike near Syria-Iraq border kills fighters; resistance retaliates 37min Freed Venezuelan prisoner says tortured by US1hr VIDEO | Assassination of Razi Mousavi1hr VIDEO | Palestinian resistance factions emphasize unity for liberation of Palestine2hr VIDEO | Beirut women's conference supports resistance4hr Hamas refutes Israeli claims about 'discussion of prisoner exchange'8hr Israel assassinated IRGC advisor after failing in Gaza battleground: Quds Force cmdr.9hr VIDEO | Plight of Gaza journalists deepens as Israeli onslaught expands9hr MORE RELATED ARTICLES Two US bases 'targeted with rocket shells' in northeastern Syria: Report Two US bases 'targeted with rocket shells' in northeastern Syria: Report Playing with fire: If Israel ups war on Gaza, US bases in Iraq will vanish Playing with fire: If Israel ups war on Gaza, US bases in Iraq will vanish Gaza ceasefire: Iraq’s Kata’ib Hezbollah scales down attacks on US bases Gaza ceasefire: Iraq’s Kata’ib Hezbollah scales down attacks on US bases US bases in Iraq, Syria targeted; Pentagon says 45 US troops injured in recent attacks US bases in Iraq, Syria targeted; Pentagon says 45 US troops injured in recent attacks Simultaneous attacks hit 3 US bases in Syria Simultaneous attacks hit 3 US bases in Syria Iraqi resistance forces launch attacks on two US bases Iraqi resistance forces launch attacks on two US bases Iraqi resistance launches drone strikes against US base: Report Iraqi resistance launches drone strikes against US base: Report Iraq’s Hezbollah vows to target US bases if Washington aids Israel Iraq’s Hezbollah vows to target US bases if Washington aids Israel US bases in Iraq are where terrorist elements are nurtured: Analyst US bases in Iraq are where terrorist elements are nurtured: Analyst
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On November 2, the US House of Representatives passed a separate $14.3 billion military aid package for Israel. However, the bill still needs to be approved by the Senate.

Washington also rejected a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.