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Hezbollah has refuted an Israeli assertion that it had killed half of the group’s commanders in southern Lebanon, stating that only a few of its leaders were killed. The Lebanese militia has been in almost daily conflict with Israeli forces since October 8, a day after Hamas launched a major assault on Israel. Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, claimed on …

On Friday, Egypt dispatched a high-level delegation to Israel, aiming to negotiate a cease-fire with Hamas amidst escalating conflict in Gaza. Led by Egypt’s chief intelligence officer, Abbas Kamel, the delegation’s discussions are poised to propose a fresh strategy for achieving enduring peace in the region. The delegation’s visit underscores the intense international call for a resolution. The initial dialogue …

According to a knowledgeable source, the ambassadors representing the five-nation group for Lebanon are actively working to address two remaining issues: the initiator of the dialogue regarding the presidency and who will oversee it. The source revealed that the ambassadors intend to propose a new approach during their upcoming discussions with both parliamentary and non-parliamentary factions. Under this proposal, the …

Before the upcoming visit of French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné to Lebanon this weekend, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has been in touch with French Ambassador Hervé Magro to stay updated on the latest French proposals aimed at addressing the tense situation along the Lebanese-Israeli border, as reported by a media outlet. According to diplomatic sources cited in Nidaa al-Watan …

Residents of Rafah in southern Gaza mourned casualties from ongoing Israeli airstrikes as the region faces increasing threats of a ground invasion by Israeli forces. With Rafah situated near the Egyptian border, it has become a refuge for many Gazans escaping the six-month-long conflict, now intensified by fears of escalating military operations. Despite international alarms about the potential severity of …

Overnight, a Hezbollah strike in the Kfarshouba Hills, which are under Israeli control, resulted in the death of an Israeli citizen, according to an announcement from the Israeli military on Friday. Hezbollah reported that they had launched a coordinated assault on an Israeli military convoy near the Ruweisat al-Alam position in the Kfarshouba Hills. The attack involved anti-tank missiles and …

UK Deputy Chief of Defense Staff, Air Marshal Harvey Smyth, recently concluded his inaugural two-day trip to Lebanon aimed at reinforcing UK’s commitment to regional de-escalation efforts, according to a statement from the British Embassy in Beirut on Wednesday. During his visit, Air Marshal Smyth engaged with several key Lebanese officials including Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Parliament Speaker Nabih …

On Wednesday, an explosion was sighted by a ship navigating near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, possibly signaling a new attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in this vital passage for global trade. The incident was reported by the UK’s maritime security coordination center, following a period of decreased Houthi activity despite their history of assaults on shipping in this region during …