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Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, has issued a warning to Hezbollah regarding its support for Army Chief Joseph Aoun in the presidential race, according to reports from local media outlet al-Jadeed. Bassil reportedly informed both Hezbollah and the Amal Movement that he would back Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea for the presidency, but only if they …

Israel has warned that it will increase its airstrikes on Gaza if Hamas continues to launch rocket attacks. On the first day of the New Year, Palestinian rescuers reported numerous casualties from Israeli strikes, which have been focused on northern Gaza where the Israeli military is conducting a major operation. Despite the recent rocket fire from Palestinian militants, which has …

Syrian security forces are currently carrying out a large-scale operation in Homs city, according to state media reports. The operation, which is focused on two districts predominantly inhabited by the Alawite minority, follows an announcement from the Ministry of Interior and the Military Operations Department. The target of the operation is individuals involved in criminal activities who have refused to …

On Thursday, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a meeting with France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who had arrived in Lebanon on Monday. Barrot’s visit follows a fragile truce that has been in place since late November, bringing an end to the intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. During his visit, Barrot, along with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, met with …

The Israeli military has attributed the death of a 70-year-old archaeologist and another soldier in southern Lebanon to “operational burnout” and a “weakening of discipline and safety” during a visit to a combat zone in November. Zeev Erlich, who was not on active duty at the time, was wearing a military uniform and carrying a weapon when he was shot. …

Iran is scheduled to engage in nuclear discussions with France, Britain, and Germany on January 13 in Geneva, Switzerland, as reported by local media. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, confirmed that these meetings are intended as “consultations, not negotiations.” This upcoming round of talks follows a November 2024 meeting where tensions escalated after a …

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah operatives involved in transferring weapons. The IDF released footage showing Hezbollah members moving arms in the region prior to the strikes. This action is part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to enforce ceasefire agreements and prevent the smuggling of arms to Hezbollah. The IDF has previously targeted Hezbollah’s …

A man with a clear intent to cause widespread destruction drove a pickup truck at high speed into a crowd of people celebrating New Year’s Eve in New Orleans, leading to at least ten fatalities and leaving over 35 others injured. The incident took place around 3:15 am local time in the city’s lively French Quarter, which was filled with …