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Hamas is proposing during ceasefire negotiations that a neutral government of non-partisan figures govern post-war Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to a statement from a member of the Palestinian Islamist movement’s political bureau. “We suggested that a non-partisan national competency government oversee Gaza and the West Bank after the conflict,” Hossam Badran stated about the ongoing discussions between …

The United Nations chief has made a plea for funding to support the struggling UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the broader Middle East. He criticized Israel for issuing evacuation orders that force Palestinians to move “like human pinballs across a landscape of destruction and death.” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed a donor conference, highlighting that UNRWA, the agency …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has emphasized that Lebanon cannot afford to wait for a resolution in Gaza before addressing its own issues. He stressed the urgency for the government to take immediate and decisive action regarding the southern front by implementing Resolution 1701. Geagea criticized the activation of the southern front, calling it a “major sin” rather than a …

An Israeli official has confirmed that Mohammad Deif, the head of Hamas’ military wing, was the target of Saturday’s Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement, mentioned that Rafa Salama, another senior Hamas official, was also targeted in the strike. Details about whether the …

Speaker Nabih Berri’s Development and Liberation bloc on Friday condemned “any insults, unjust accusations, or disdain for the presidential posts and their powers and roles.” “The baseless accusation campaigns against the parliament speaker and his duties are certainly deplorable and their intentions are clear,” the bloc stated after a meeting in Ain el-Tineh led by Berri. “At its core, Lebanon …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reportedly referred to Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea as “ungrateful,” according to his visitors, as mentioned in Ad-Diyar newspaper on Friday. Berri stated that he had opposed holding a dialogue without the participation of the Lebanese Forces (LF). Berri recounted rejecting a proposal from Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil, which suggested proceeding with dialogue and …

On Friday, Hezbollah targeted surveillance equipment in Metula and Israeli soldiers in Hanita, both located in northern Israel. In response, the Israeli army fired at Lebanese Army soldiers in al-Ghajar, although no casualties were reported. Additionally, the National News Agency noted that Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over various regions in northern Lebanon, including Keserwan, Jbeil, Tripoli, al-Koura, and …

President Joe Biden addressed frustrations, setbacks, and disappointments with Israel’s hard-right government but noted a growing optimism for a cease-fire to end the devastating Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. During a highly anticipated press conference following the NATO summit, Biden reflected on his efforts in the Israel-Hamas war. He described Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration as the most conservative Israeli government …