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On Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel would not stop military actions on the Lebanese border without certain assurances. Gallant emphasized to his French counterpart that Israel’s ceasefire would only occur once the safety and return of residents in northern Israel are secured. Gallant also issued a caution, noting that while conflict in the north would be …

Senior Israeli military officials have expressed the need for a strategic shift in their approach towards Hezbollah, as reported by the English-language Israeli news outlet Ynetnews. They propose that Israel should declare a 48-hour ceasefire but warn of a significant and disproportionate retaliation if any missile or rocket strikes Israeli soil, especially civilian areas. This response would target south Lebanon, …

EU foreign ministers gathered on Monday to advocate for a two-state resolution between Israel and the Palestinians, following recent conflict in Gaza. This meeting in Brussels, which brought together diplomats from Israel, Palestine, and key Arab nations, came in the wake of a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7 and Israel’s heavy military retaliation, stirring concerns of an escalated …

On Monday, in a dramatic turn of events, family members of hostages burst into a meeting of Israel’s Finance Committee in Parliament, loudly protesting, “You won’t sit here while they are dying there!” The families of these hostages, along with other demonstrators, have established a temporary encampment outside Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem. They have pledged to stay until …

Overnight into Monday, Hezbollah launched attacks on two Israeli forces near Zar’it post and Abu Djaj heights, and another group at the Raheb post. Concurrently, Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting a two-story building in Shihine and several towns including Tayr Harfa, Merwahin, and al-Taybeh. Israeli artillery also bombarded various areas such as Mays al Jabal, the outskirts of …

This Tuesday will see the unveiling of the Oscar nominations, with all eyes on the potential domination of the blockbuster hits “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” These two films, which have raked in a staggering $2.4 billion worldwide since their simultaneous release in July, are anticipated to receive multiple nominations for the 96th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 10. Pete Hammond, a …

Grant Shapps, the UK’s Secretary of State for Defence, has expressed disappointment over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks dismissing the creation of a Palestinian state. In a news conference in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu had stated that Israel requires security control over all territories west of the Jordan River, conflicting with the concept of Palestinian sovereignty. Reacting to these …

In a recent ballistic missile attack on the Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq, several US personnel were injured. The base, which houses US and coalition forces, was targeted by multiple ballistic missiles and rockets. While many of these were intercepted, some did hit their target, causing minor injuries to personnel. The exact number of those injured is currently unclear, but …