News

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh declared that the loss of his three sons in an Israeli air strike would not influence ongoing truce negotiations in Gaza, despite continuous bombardments. Israel confirmed the deaths amid faltering ceasefire talks in Cairo. Haniyeh, in an interview with Al Jazeera, dismissed the idea that such actions would alter Hamas’s stance in negotiations. U.S. President Joe …

Israel heightened its state of alert following Iran’s threats of retaliation for a recent airstrike in Syria that killed two Iranian generals. Amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza, the U.S. reinforced its commitment to Israel’s security, especially given the increased hostilities. Iran blamed Israel for the April 1st attack on its Damascus consulate, which resulted in the deaths of seven Islamic …

UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro, highlighted the tension along the Blue Line, emphasizing that Ramadan, traditionally a period of peace and introspection, has been marred by the current situation. In a statement released in observance of Eid El Fitr, Lázaro appealed for a halt to hostilities and a push towards a lasting ceasefire and …

Mohammad Sarur, a Lebanese individual previously sanctioned by the United States for his alleged involvement in channeling funds from Iran to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was recently killed near Beirut. Sarur’s body was discovered on Tuesday within a villa in Beit Mery, a mountainous region, having been shot multiple times. Despite being found with a significant amount of cash, …

The Israeli military announced early on Wednesday that it had targeted Hezbollah positions in Syria, aiming to prevent the group’s consolidation in the region. This action comes amidst Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, during which Israel has escalated its military operations, including strikes in Syria, to also address threats from Hezbollah. According to the Israeli military, the operations …

In a significant shift in tone, U.S. President Joe Biden openly criticized Israel’s strategy in its ongoing conflict with Hamas, labeling it as a “mistake.” This critique comes at a critical juncture as Israel is required to demonstrate to its Supreme Court by Wednesday that it is not deliberately obstructing aid to Gaza, where famine looms. Amidst international condemnation over …

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, issued another stern warning to Israel on Wednesday, stating it “must be punished” for an airstrike in Damascus that resulted in the deaths of seven members of the Revolutionary Guards, including two generals. During a televised address following Eid al-Adha prayers, Khamenei emphasized that Israel had erred and would face consequences for its actions. …

The Lebanese Forces (LF) demanded a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the murder of their Jbeil coordinator, Pascal Sleiman, stating they would regard his death as a political assassination until proven otherwise. In a statement released on Tuesday, they attributed Sleiman’s murder to factors they believe are linked to Hezbollah, emphasizing the group’s unauthorized presence as undermining state authority, leading …