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On Tuesday, a vessel traveling through the southern Red Sea fell victim to an attack, suspected to be carried out by a drone operated by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting ships in connection with Israel’s military operations in Gaza against Hamas. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a British military organization, …

Sami Gemayel, the leader of the Kataeb Party, has accused Hezbollah of trying to legitimize its arms through strategic political alliances and the support of a compliant president. In an interview on LBCI, Gemayel stated his willingness to engage in discussions with Hezbollah, but only under certain conditions. He specified that these talks could take place within institutional frameworks if …

In a speech that gained viral attention on video, U.S. President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to French President Emmanuel Macron as Francois Mitterrand, a former French leader who passed away in 1996. This incident occurred during a campaign event in Las Vegas on Sunday. The 81-year-old U.S. President was recalling Macron’s response to a speech at a G7 meeting in …

Stéphane Séjourné, France’s newly appointed foreign minister, arrived in Lebanon on Tuesday and had a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Séjourné’s visit to Lebanon is part of a broader tour of the Middle East, which also included stops in Egypt on Saturday, Jordan on Sunday, and Israel on Monday. During his visit to Israel, Séjourné spoke with Israeli Prime …

On Tuesday, Hezbollah launched an attack on Israeli military positions and troops, including the Beit Hillel command center in northern Israel. This was accompanied by Israeli air raids and artillery bombardments targeting villages along the Lebanese border. Hezbollah claimed to have inflicted casualties at the Beit Hillel command center and also targeted Israeli soldiers at the Jal al-Alam, al-Marj, and …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Egypt on Tuesday, continuing his diplomatic tour of the Middle East, which aims to establish a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. His visit comes amidst intense fighting in Gaza that has resulted in the death of at least 99 people, predominantly women and children, as reported by the health ministry in Hamas-controlled …

The Amal Movement, under the leadership of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, is actively engaged in the conflict in southern Lebanon, positioned alongside Hezbollah. Berri, in a recent interview with al-Jadeed TV, acknowledged that while Amal is partaking in the resistance against Israel, its military strength pales in comparison to that of Hezbollah. Berri emphasized that Amal, despite its limited capabilities, …

On Monday, Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz expressed urgency in finding a diplomatic resolution to the escalating tensions in southern Lebanon, characterized by ongoing cross-border exchanges of fire. Katz conveyed to his French counterpart, Stephane Sejourne, that if a peaceful solution is not achieved promptly, Israel will resort to military action to facilitate the return of its citizens who have …