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Addressing the threat posed by Hezbollah to Israel from its northern border with Lebanon through diplomatic means is the most effective approach, according to U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Speaking to reporters in Tel Aviv on Friday, during his second visit since the outbreak of the Gaza war on October 7, Sullivan emphasized the importance of diplomacy over initiating …

Despite increasing international calls for moderation, Israel continued its military operations in Gaza on Friday. This aggressive stance comes as the United States, a key ally and supporter, cautions against turning the campaign against Hamas into a prolonged Israeli occupation of Gaza. The conflict, which started after Hamas’ significant assault on Israel on October 7, led to about 1,200 deaths …

The Israeli military distributed leaflets in parts of southern Lebanon on Friday, marking the first such incident since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict. These leaflets cautioned residents against aiding Hezbollah. The border area between Lebanon and Israel has experienced lethal exchanges of fire since October 8, predominantly involving the Israeli army and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group that has declared …

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Lebanon this Thursday, as reported by al-Akhbar newspaper on Friday. His visit is primarily to review the French contingent serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stationed in southern Lebanon. Coinciding with the Christmas season, this visit holds significance for the French peacekeeping efforts in the region. During this …

On Thursday, Israel conducted airstrikes on Gaza as tensions with the U.S. intensified over American calls for restraint from its ally. This action coincided with the expected arrival in Jerusalem of a top White House advisor. The conflict, now entering its third month, was triggered by an October 7 attack by Hamas, which Israeli officials report resulted in the deaths …

The upcoming Cabinet session on Friday is set to address the proposed six-month extension of Army Chief General Joseph Aoun’s tenure, an issue expected to be brought up outside the usual agenda, as reported by a media outlet on Thursday. This discussion is to be based on a legal analysis crafted by Judge Mahmoud Makiyyeh, the Secretary-General of the Council …

On Thursday, Hezbollah targeted Israeli soldiers stationed at the Shumira and Yeftah barracks, while in response, the Israeli army carried out bombings in several locations including Jabal al-Bat, Mays al-Jabal, al-Jebbayn, al-Khiam, Blida, and near al-Taybeh, using artillery shells and missiles from warplanes. Hezbollah confirmed the loss of another fighter, bringing their total number of militants killed since the onset …

During its Thursday morning legislative session, the Lebanese Parliament did not address the issue of extending the tenure of Army Chief General Joseph Aoun, who is scheduled to retire in January. The session, which was attended by Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, saw a boycott by MPs from the Free Patriotic Movement. A report in the al-Akhbar newspaper earlier that …