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A Lebanese government official confirmed on Friday that an agreement has been reached with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to begin the phased disarmament of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative is set to commence in mid-June, starting with camps located in the capital, Beirut, before expanding to other areas across the country. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity …

As Lebanon prepares for municipal and mayoral elections on Saturday, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has issued a strong call for voter participation, particularly in southern border towns. In a public address on Thursday, Berri emphasized the symbolic importance of casting ballots in areas close to Israel, framing the act of voting as a statement of national sovereignty and resilience. …

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a series of meetings in Lebanon on Thursday as part of his first visit to the country in seven years. His visit, which began Wednesday and spans three days, comes at a time of renewed regional instability and ongoing concerns over the security situation in Palestinian refugee camps across Lebanon. Abbas met with Lebanese Parliament …

Two Israeli diplomatic staff members were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening, in what authorities have identified as a hate-motivated attack. The assailant, who reportedly shouted slogans referencing Palestine during the incident, was taken into custody shortly afterward. The shooting has prompted widespread condemnation from U.S. officials, Israeli leaders, and international figures. The …

Iran Warns U.S. Will Be Held Accountable for Any Israeli Strike on Nuclear Sites Iran’s Foreign Ministry has formally notified the United Nations that it will hold the United States legally responsible if Israel conducts an attack on its nuclear infrastructure. The statement follows recent reports in American media suggesting that Israeli forces may be preparing for a potential strike …

Crude oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday following indications that Israel might be preparing to launch an attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly pointed to a possible military move, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East and injecting fresh volatility into global energy markets. The jump in crude prices was accompanied by a …

A major new U.S. missile defense initiative has been announced by former President Donald Trump, with a projected budget of $175 billion and the ambition of deploying a multi-domain protective system within three years. The system, dubbed “Golden Dome,” is designed to intercept a broad range of missile threats, including those launched from other continents and even from space. A …

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday targeted two separate areas in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and marking the latest escalation despite an existing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks occurred in the towns of Ain Baal and Yater, both located in Lebanon’s south, and continue a series of Israeli strikes carried out over three consecutive days. …