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Hamas has announced its agreement to a mediator-backed proposal to release one living American-Israeli hostage along with the bodies of four others who died while in captivity. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office expressed skepticism about the offer, accusing Hamas of attempting to manipulate the negotiations currently taking place in Qatar regarding the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Friday that Lebanon will not relinquish any part of its land under any circumstances. His remarks came in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that Israeli forces would continue occupying five elevated positions in southern Lebanon. Berri emphasized that Lebanon will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and reclaim any …

Israel’s military launched an airstrike targeting a residential building on the outskirts of Damascus, claiming it was a command center for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group. The military stated that the facility had been used to orchestrate attacks against Israel and warned of further military action against Palestinian factions operating within Syria. The attack took place in Dummar, a …

The Cabinet has confirmed key security and military appointments, naming Brig. Gen. Rudolph Haykal as army chief, Brig. Gen. Hassan Shqeir to lead General Security, Brig. Gen. Raed Abdallah as head of the Internal Security Forces, and Brig. Gen. Edgard Lawandos to oversee State Security. Following the Cabinet session, Information Minister Paul Morkos emphasized that these appointments were based on …

Iran’s foreign minister has confirmed that an Arab nation is set to deliver a letter from US President Donald Trump, who has expressed interest in negotiating a new nuclear agreement with Tehran. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while the letter has yet to arrive, arrangements are in place for its delivery to Tehran in …

The Kremlin has stated that it is awaiting communication from the United States regarding the details of a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, following discussions in Saudi Arabia that led to Kyiv’s agreement on the framework. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Moscow expects to receive updates from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Advisor Michael Walz in the coming …

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to engage in negotiations to address their long-standing land border disputes, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough. The decision comes following mediation efforts led by US officials, who played a key role in bringing both sides to the table. The discussions will focus on resolving thirteen disputed points along the Blue Line, a boundary established by …

The United States has announced efforts to bring Lebanon and Israel together for diplomatic discussions aimed at settling several unresolved issues between the two nations. The talks will focus on key topics, including the release of Lebanese prisoners, the resolution of disputed border points along the Blue Line, and the status of five areas where Israeli forces remain stationed. Deputy …