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On the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks, President Joe Biden reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security and the right of Israel to defend itself against adversaries such as Hamas and Iran. “Vice President (Kamala) Harris and I remain fully committed to the safety of the Jewish people, the security of Israel, and its right to exist,” …

Turkey is organizing a maritime evacuation of approximately 2,000 of its nationals from Lebanon, according to the foreign ministry. The ministry announced that two Turkish naval vessels will depart from a port in the southern province of Mersin for Beirut on Tuesday.

U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro have advocated for a “negotiated solution” to resolve the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Reflecting on the year since the conflict’s escalation, they noted, “It’s been a year since the daily exchanges of fire began across the Blue Line, starting …

On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced it had initiated precise strikes against Hezbollah targets in southwest Lebanon, further intensifying its ground operations along Lebanon’s coastline after increasing troop deployment. According to an official statement on its Telegram channel, “Yesterday (Monday), the 146th Division began limited, localized, targeted operational activities against Hezbollah terror targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon.” This military …

The United States has cautioned Israel against targeting Beirut airport and the access roads leading to it amid ongoing intensive airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasized the importance of keeping these routes open not only for Americans seeking to leave Lebanon but also for international citizens. On Monday, Israeli forces launched an airstrike near Beirut’s …

Hezbollah has instructed its fighters to refrain from attacking Israeli forces who have positioned themselves behind a U.N. peacekeeping base near the Lebanese border village of Maroun al-Ras. This directive was issued following a statement from UNIFIL, the U.N. peacekeeping operation, which labeled Israel’s nearby military activities as “extremely dangerous” and a threat to their peacekeepers’ safety. UNIFIL had also …

On Tuesday, Hezbollah’s Deputy Chief Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the group’s military strength remains robust despite enduring weeks of intense Israeli airstrikes. During a televised speech, Qassem emphasized Hezbollah’s resilience and operational successes, noting, “Hundreds of rockets and dozens of drones have been launched, targeting numerous Israeli settlements and cities… I assure you that our capabilities are intact.” Qassem’s …

On Tuesday, the Israeli military reported that around 85 projectiles were launched from Lebanon towards northern Israel, impacting areas including the Upper Galilee, Central Galilee, and Haifa Bay, coinciding with a televised address by Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Naim Qassem. During this attack, a 70-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries from shrapnel, and Israeli media showcased footage showing light damage to structures …