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Hezbollah intensified its attacks against Israel by targeting three command centers in northern Israel. This followed Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon that resulted in the deaths of two local Hezbollah commanders and another member. Hezbollah’s operations included strikes on a military vehicle in the Metula area and a missile attack on the Beranit barracks targeting both personnel and infrastructure. Further …

In a dramatic show of military strength, Iran showcased its military capabilities including drones, missiles, and troops on Wednesday. This display underscored its preparedness to counter any potential Israeli retaliation following Iran’s first direct assault on Israel last weekend. This attack was in response to an April airstrike on its consulate in Damascus, widely attributed to Israel. President Ebrahim Raisi, …

Negotiations aimed at brokering a ceasefire and facilitating a hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas have reached an impasse, according to Qatar’s Prime Minister. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, during a press conference on Wednesday, acknowledged the delicate and stalled status of the discussions. He expressed that efforts are being made to overcome these challenges and resume progress.

On Wednesday, ambassadors from the five-nation group dedicated to resolving Lebanon’s political deadlock met with Marada leader Suleiman Franjieh in Bnashii and Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel in Bekfaya. These meetings are part of ongoing efforts to break the presidential stalemate that has plagued crisis-ridden Lebanon since the end of Michel Aoun’s presidency in October 2022. With no faction commanding a …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri asserted that municipal elections in Lebanon would not proceed without the inclusion of the southern regions, where ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah occur daily. This statement came as a rebuttal to Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, who suggested on Tuesday that the elections could go ahead without the southern areas, attributing election delays …

President Joe Biden is set to propose a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese steel, aiming to triple the current rates to protect U.S. steelmakers from the surge of cheaper imports. This policy announcement was scheduled during his speech to steelworkers in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state for the upcoming November elections. While the administration asserts that the tariff hike …

Three Israeli soldiers were injured on Tuesday when two suicide drones, launched from Lebanon, struck the northern Israeli community of Beit Hillel, according to Israeli media. The Israeli military verified the attack, stating that “two armed” drones crossed into northern Israel and detonated near the community. “The incident is currently under investigation,” a military spokesperson announced. Hezbollah openly acknowledged orchestrating …

Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, has addressed a letter to key international and national figures, including the ambassadors of U.N. Security Council member states, UNIFIL countries, the members of the five-nation group for Lebanon, the Vatican, the EU ambassador, the U.N. special coordinator for Lebanon, Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and caretaker Foreign …