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Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the leader of Hezbollah’s executive council, emphasized that his party is proactive in determining its own destiny, rather than being passive in the face of American and Israeli decisions. Safieddine asserted, “It is we who control the fate of the South, the borders, and the nation’s future in terms of confronting adversaries. We won’t allow these enemies …

In the border villages of southern Lebanon, Christians are preparing for a muted Christmas celebration this year, overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and its effects in Lebanon. While Beirut has seen bustling restaurants and crowded Christmas markets, the border towns present a stark contrast with deserted homes and closed businesses. Many residents have left to stay with family …

In a recent conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need to prevent further hostilities in Lebanon. This discussion comes in the context of ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, as reported by the U.S. State Department. Blinken highlighted the criticality of taking steps to limit the expansion of the conflict. He …

Over the weekend, intense conflict in the Gaza Strip led to the deaths of 14 Israeli soldiers, as announced by the Israeli military on Sunday. These casualties are among the highest since the ground offensive began, underscoring Hamas’ continued resistance despite the prolonged and fierce warfare. The rising death toll among Israeli troops could significantly influence public opinion in Israel …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remarked on Sunday that the ongoing conflict in Gaza is having a severe impact, especially on the Israeli military, as casualties among soldiers continue to rise. Netanyahu expressed the somber reality of the situation, stating, “This is a difficult morning, after a very difficult day of fighting in Gaza,” following the military’s announcement that 14 …

A chemical tanker, with Japanese ownership and links to Israel, was struck by a drone off India’s coast on Saturday. The U.S. Pentagon has attributed this drone attack to Iran, marking a significant escalation in threats to global shipping routes beyond the Red Sea. This incident is the first time the Pentagon has directly accused Iran of attacking ships since …

On Sunday, Israel conducted multiple air attacks on towns along the southern Lebanese border, coinciding with Hezbollah’s declaration of a new offensive against Israeli military sites. The airstrikes included an Israeli jet launching three missiles at a residence in Rab Tlatine and a drone strike on a school in al-Taybeh, as reported by Hezbollah’s al-Manar TV. Additionally, Israeli jets executed …

During his Sunday Mass sermon, Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi strongly criticized the severe and destructive conflict occurring in Gaza, and he expressed disapproval of the conflict’s extension to Lebanon’s southern villages. Al-Rahi emphasized Lebanon’s identity as a nation of peace and dialogue, not warfare. He stressed that the war’s expansion into Lebanon contravenes United Nations Resolution 1701. The Patriarch advocated …