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The Israeli army’s chief spokesman has raised doubts about the goal of destroying Hamas in Gaza, revealing a rare public disagreement between the country’s political and military leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Israel will continue its fight against Hamas until its military and governing capabilities in Gaza are eliminated. However, with the war now in its ninth …

Lebanese officials are collaborating with U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein on a contingency plan for the southern front, as reported by MTV. MTV mentioned that this “plan B” could be enhanced if U.S. President Joe Biden’s Gaza ceasefire proposal does not succeed, potentially persuading Hezbollah. This week, Hochstein traveled between Jerusalem and Beirut, advocating for “urgent” de-escalation. Hezbollah escalated its attacks …

On Thursday, Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil stated that the underlying cause of the current security situation is not Hezbollah’s presence, but rather Israel’s presence. Bassil, who has previously criticized Hezbollah for its clashes with Israel following the Gaza war, emphasized that “the presence of Israel against the will of the Lebanese and Palestinians in the land where Jesus …

Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants emphasized on Thursday that the relationship between Lebanon and Cyprus is founded on a long history of diplomatic cooperation. This statement followed Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s warning to Cyprus against allowing Israel to use its air bases to launch attacks on Lebanon in the event of a war. The ministry’s statement affirmed …

Hezbollah stated that it launched dozens of rockets into northern Israel on Thursday in retaliation for a deadly strike in southern Lebanon, following a provocative speech from the group’s leader. Since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, sparking the Gaza Strip conflict, Israel and Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese group allied with Hamas, have exchanged almost daily …

The European Union’s executive branch criticized France on Wednesday for its high level of debt, a sharp reproach during an election period where President Emmanuel Macron faces significant opposition from both the far right and left. The EU Commission advised seven countries, including France, to initiate an “excessive deficit procedure,” marking the beginning of a lengthy process before any country …

Israeli airstrikes and confrontations between troops and Palestinian militants rocked Gaza on Wednesday, while Israel’s army signaled its readiness for an “offensive” against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The army confirmed that plans for an offensive in Lebanon had been approved. Simultaneously, Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned of Hezbollah’s potential destruction in a “total war,” as U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein visited the …

Hezbollah launched attacks on Wednesday targeting a command center in Kiryat Shmona and Israeli military posts in Metula in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon. The group reported using suicide drones to target Israeli soldiers in Metula, while Israeli fighter jets conducted raids on the southern Lebanese towns of Yaroun, Borghlieh, and al-Khiam. Later, Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets …