ISLAMABAD: Like it has been for the past many decades it was yet another tumultuous year for the volatile Middle East.
The Middle East which lies at the intersection of three continents, witnessed turmoil and a war in the year 2024. The Israeli aggression in Gaza and the conflict in Syria seem far from over.
The year 2024 was a grim year for the Middle East as it saw Israel engage in violent conflict and genocide of the people of Gaza.
There were assassinations, invasions, election and attacks as well as toppling of regime.
Here is a snapshot of the major events from the arguably most volatile part of the world.
THE YEAR IN PICTURES
- Israel Assassinates Hamas’ Deputy Leader Saleh Al-Arouri (January 2)
- Iranian General Mohammad Reza Zahidi Assassinated by Israel (April 1)
- Iran Attacks Israel with Over 300 Drones and Missiles (April 14)
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Killed in Helicopter Crash (May 19)
- Iranian Elections (June 28)
- Israel Assassinated Hezbollah Military Commander Fuad Shukr (July 30)
- Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated (July 31)
- Assassination of Hassan Nasrallah (September 27)
- Israel Invades Southern Lebanon (October 1)
- Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed by Israel (October 16)
- Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Agreement (November 27)
- Bashar al- Assad’s Regime Toppled (December 8)
