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General Joseph Aoun, the Commander of the Army, hosted a dinner for Suleiman Franjieh, the leader of the Marada Movement, on Sunday evening. Media reports indicated that their discussions covered various current issues, with a particular focus on the presidential situation and the strained relationship with the Free Patriotic Movement. Sources close to Franjieh mentioned that he accepted the invitation …

An attack on a Cayman Islands-flagged tanker in a critical maritime route near Yemen was reported by a U.S. military official on Monday. The Swan Atlantic, a carrier of chemicals and oil products, was targeted in this latest incident among a series of attacks on ships traversing the Red Sea and the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait. These assaults have …

During a joint media briefing with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Sunday, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen expressed that France could be pivotal in averting a conflict in Lebanon, amidst ongoing border tensions with Hezbollah. Cohen emphasized France’s potential to significantly contribute to peace efforts in the region. Following her meetings in Israel, Colonna is slated to visit Lebanon.

Israel has continued its military offensive in Gaza following a series of incidents, including the shooting of three hostages who were unarmed and waving a white flag. This event has sparked further scrutiny of Israel’s wartime practices during the ongoing 10-week conflict, which has caused extensive destruction and loss of life in Gaza. The region has experienced a communication blackout …

On Saturday, a U.S. warship intercepted and destroyed 14 drones suspected of being attack drones over the Red Sea. Additionally, the British Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond downed another drone that was reportedly aiming at commercial vessels. Both the British and American militaries have confirmed these actions. The Houthi rebels in Yemen, amidst escalating tensions in the region, have been launching …

A resurgence of hostilities broke out on Sunday along the Israel-Lebanon border, involving the Israeli army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah issued statements claiming responsibility for assaults on the Israeli Birkat Risha and Hanita posts, reportedly causing casualties. The National News Agency reported the launch of two rockets from southern Lebanon towards the Saasaa area in northern Israel. In response, Israel conducted …

Over the past two months, Israel’s military has launched numerous attacks near the border with Lebanon, targeting the Lebanese Army. This series of assaults, totaling over 34 instances since October 7, has raised serious concerns within the Biden administration, leading to stern admonitions from top U.S. officials to their Israeli counterparts, as reported by CNN. The attacks, which involved various …