Iraqi militias halt attacks on Israel

Militias in Iraq have reportedly decided to cease their attacks on Israel, according to Lebanon's pro-Hezbollah newspaper Al-Akhbar.

These groups had been launching drones at Israel since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, under the umbrella of Iran's axis of resistance. One such attack in October killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded 24 others at a base in the Golan Heights.

A leader of Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba revealed that the decision aligns with an agreement with the Iraqi government to avoid further involvement in Syria.

He warned of potential repercussions: “There may be an intention to drag the country into a scenario worse than the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, which could lead to the resurgence of terrorism in Iraq.”

A senior figure in Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada suggested the halt was also influenced by the ceasefire in Lebanon. He noted that the factions' actions against Israel were closely tied to Hezbollah's operations, adding, “There are partners in Iraq with reservations about these operations, and their voices must be considered.”