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On Monday, the Lebanese Forces issued a statement declaring their inability to align with the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) as long as the latter continues its support for Hezbollah. The statement acknowledged ongoing communications with the FPM, which have led to a mutual presidential candidate. However, it emphasized that true alignment demands national consensus based on a sovereign outlook, a …

A source familiar with the situation informed AFP that discussions regarding a potential ceasefire and a prisoner swap deal involving Gaza are scheduled to occur in Doha on Monday. This meeting is set to bring together David Barnea, the head of Israel’s Mossad, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, and representatives from Egypt. The source, who wished to remain …

Early on Monday, Vladimir Putin celebrated a victory in an election where the outcome seemed predetermined, reflecting his absolute grip on Russia’s political landscape. With nominal opponents and a crackdown on dissent, Putin is on track to extend his rule, which is nearing a quarter of a century, by another six years. Despite limited avenues for dissent, large numbers of …

In a recent operation, Israeli forces targeted Shifa Hospital in Gaza Strip, alleging Hamas militants were launching attacks from within the hospital complex, where it’s reported tens of thousands have sought refuge. This follows a previous raid last November, where Israel claimed Hamas operated a command center under the hospital, though presented evidence was deemed inconclusive by some, sparking criticism …

On Sunday, Israeli forces conducted airstrikes and artillery bombardments on multiple towns along the southern border of Lebanon, while Hezbollah declared it had launched an attack on Israeli soldiers. The Israeli airstrikes were directed at Marwahin, Aita al-Shaab, and Aitaroun, with a drone strike hitting Aita al-Shaab specifically. A previous strike had already set a residence in Aitaroun ablaze on …

Early Sunday in Syria, Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations in Damascus province, including a weapons depot. These strikes are part of a series of actions Israel has undertaken against targets in Syria since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011, predominantly aiming at Iran-supported groups and Syrian military installations. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the Israeli …

Overnight Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of 61 Palestinians in Gaza, as reported by the territory’s health ministry. These developments occur as Israel plans to send a delegation to Qatar for new truce negotiations. The decision regarding the delegation’s negotiation terms was pending discussions by Israel’s security and war cabinets. This recent escalation is part of a conflict exceeding …

Early Sunday, Syrian state media reported that airstrikes conducted by Israel targeted multiple locations in the southern part of Syria, resulting in injuries to a soldier. According to the state-run SANA news agency, which referenced an anonymous military source, some missiles launched towards these sites were intercepted and shot down by air defenses. These missiles originated from the direction of …