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The Development and Liberation parliamentary bloc, led by Speaker Nabih Berri, praised caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s proposal to hold a Cabinet meeting in the southern city of Tyre. The bloc issued a statement on Thursday, describing the move as a strong indication of Lebanon’s commitment to fully implement U.N. resolution 1701 and its provisions. The bloc emphasized that the …

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), called on Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to keep Iraq out of Syria’s ongoing conflict. In a video message shared on the group’s Telegram channel, Jolani urged Sudani to avoid getting involved in what he described as the “furnace” of the war in Syria. The appeal …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Wednesday that the ceasefire in Lebanon is still holding, despite ongoing incidents between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. Speaking to reporters at a NATO meeting in Brussels, Blinken stated that any concerns regarding potential violations are being addressed through the established mechanism. Both Israel and Hezbollah have been accused of …

Massad Boulos, Senior Adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, described the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire as a significant agreement for both countries, whose full impact will become clearer over time. In an interview with French magazine Le Point, Boulos emphasized that the agreement is comprehensive, addressing all essential issues. Initially, there was some confusion in Lebanon, …

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on both Israel and Hezbollah to adhere to the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. He stressed the importance of both parties fulfilling their commitments, stating that the ceasefire must be respected in the long term. Macron emphasized the need for the international community to continue supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces, which play a central role …

Syria announced on Wednesday that its counteroffensive has successfully pushed back insurgents attempting to advance towards the strategic city of Hama. However, the insurgency claims to have captured more Syrian soldiers and Iran-backed militants during intense battles. This recent escalation in Syria’s ongoing civil war follows the insurgents’ recent gains, which included capturing significant areas in Aleppo, the largest city …

An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Hariss resulted in five fatalities and two injuries, while another strike on Tallousa killed four people and injured two others. The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes late Monday targeting what it claimed were Hezbollah fighters, infrastructure, and rocket launchers across Lebanon. These strikes came in retaliation for Hezbollah firing …

On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership focused on enhancing bilateral relations and promoting peace in the Middle East. The agreement includes efforts to address the political crisis in Lebanon, where both leaders called for the holding of presidential elections. Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia for a three-day state visit, …