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Parliament met on Wednesday to address the Syrian refugee crisis and the recent controversial EU aid package, with lawmakers from across the political spectrum calling for increased refugee returns and stricter measures. “Lebanon’s fate hinges on this session,” said Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as he opened the meeting. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati emphasized the need for national consensus to …

On Wednesday, the European Union called on Israel to immediately halt its military operation in Gaza’s Rafah, cautioning that continued action could damage its relationship with the bloc. “If Israel persists with its military operation in Rafah, it will inevitably place significant strain on the EU’s relationship with Israel,” stated EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in an official statement.

Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a Hezbollah field commander, according to a source close to the Iran-backed group. Following Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on October 7, which ignited the Gaza conflict, Israel and Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, have been …

On Tuesday, Lebanon restarted its program of “voluntary returns” for Syrian refugees, with numerous families expected to cross back into Syria via two border points in the eastern part of the country. This move comes 18 months after the program was previously halted. Reports indicate that 300 refugees are set to depart from Arsal in the Bekaa Valley, a Lebanese …

Qatar’s mediation efforts with Hamas have been adversely affected by Israel’s military activities in Rafah, resulting in what the mediator described as a significant setback in progress. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani expressed disappointment, stating that the situation has nearly reached a deadlock. “Unfortunately, things did not move in the right …

On Tuesday, an Israeli drone targeted Mays al-Jabal, a southern Lebanese town, followed by Hezbollah’s announcement of a casualty from the area. This incident came after a series of overnight Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese towns of al-Khiam and Kfarkela. These strikes were in retaliation to Hezbollah’s seven assaults on Israeli positions in northern Israel and the occupied Kfarshouba Hills …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to reinforce America’s commitment to Ukraine amidst its ongoing struggle against escalating Russian aggression. Blinken’s visit occurred shortly after Congress approved a significant foreign aid package for Ukraine, totaling $60 billion. This funding is primarily aimed at replenishing Ukraine’s depleted military resources, including artillery and air …

The United Nations reports that recent intensifications in Israeli military operations across Gaza have displaced nearly half a million Palestinians. In the central region of Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals. According to the United Nations’ refugee agency, approximately 360,000 people have been forced to flee from Rafah in southern Gaza within the …