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Top U.S. national security leaders have called for calm in the Middle East, urging all involved parties to avoid escalating the conflict. This appeal comes even as the U.S. deploys more troops to the region and warns of retaliation if American forces are attacked. “It’s urgent that everyone in the region take stock of the situation, understand the risk of …

Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza and the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader. This move signifies the rise of the militant group’s hardline faction following the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, its previous leader, in a suspected Israeli strike in Iran. Sinwar, a secretive figure closely tied to Iran, has …

Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes on Tuesday, targeting al-Khiam and the village of Mayfadoun in the Nabatiyeh district, while Hezbollah attacked Avivim in northern Israel. Hezbollah claimed to have struck a building used by Israeli soldiers in Avivim as retaliation for Israeli strikes on civilians in southern Lebanon. On Monday, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of three people, including two …

Tensions have escalated significantly over the past week as Iran and Tehran-backed groups, including Hezbollah, have vowed retaliation for the assassination of Hamas’s political leader in Tehran and Israel’s killing of Hezbollah’s military chief in Beirut. Hezbollah has been engaging in almost daily exchanges of fire with Israel to support its ally Hamas since the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 …

In Beirut, shops remain open and traffic is as congested as ever. In Tel Aviv, cafes are bustling with customers and crowded beaches are dotted with umbrellas. Despite these seemingly normal scenes, the region is teetering on the brink of all-out war, creating an undercurrent of fear and anxiety. After nearly 10 months of daily border skirmishes, distant strikes, and …

China’s embassy in Beirut has advised its citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Lebanon, citing heightened security risks amidst growing fears of regional conflict. In a statement issued on Monday evening, Beijing time, the embassy described the situation in Lebanon as “grave and complex.” They urged Chinese nationals to closely monitor local developments and to be cautious if traveling …

Iran has announced its intention to attack Israel, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday, August 5. The escalation in tensions was communicated to Katz by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who received the information from acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. Katz called on the international community to hold Iran accountable …

Diplomatic efforts intensified on Monday to prevent further escalation between Iran and Israel following high-profile assassinations that have significantly increased regional tensions. Various governments have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon amid these developments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared late Sunday that Israel is “determined to stand against” Iran and its allied armed groups “on all fronts.” As Israel’s …