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Qatar’s recent decision to suspend its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas has dashed hopes for a truce in the Gaza conflict and a possible hostage release deal. Qatar, which hosts the largest U.S. base in the Middle East and Hamas’s political office, had been key in facilitating indirect talks since the October 7 attack on Israel. These negotiations represented …

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar indicated on Monday that there has been some progress toward achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, following Israel’s recent military operation targeting Hezbollah forces in the region. Saar acknowledged that discussions were ongoing with the U.S. regarding a potential settlement. Saar emphasized that any agreement would require Hezbollah to retreat beyond the Litani River, keeping a …

Hezbollah stated on Monday that, despite Israel’s cross-border ground operations that began in September, the Israeli military has not succeeded in capturing even one village in Lebanon. Speaking from Beirut’s southern suburbs, which have faced heavy Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah spokesperson Mohammad Afif claimed the Israeli forces have been ineffective, even after 45 days of intense fighting. Afif dismissed reports suggesting …

In Valencia, Spain, tens of thousands gathered in protest on Saturday, November 9, to express frustration over the local government’s response to recent catastrophic floods. The floods have claimed over 200 lives, and nearly 80 people remain missing. According to Reuters, demonstrators flooded Valencia’s center, calling for the resignation of Carlos Mazon, leader of the regional government. One protest banner …

President-elect Donald Trump has conveyed to the Biden administration his anticipation of advancements in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a report from Israeli news outlet Ynet. Quoting unnamed U.S. officials, the report mentions that U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein is optimistic that the two parties can come to an agreement, potentially concluding over a year of …

Lebanese state media reported an Israeli airstrike on a residence in Baalbek, a major city in the east, on Sunday without any prior warning from the Israeli military. According to the National News Agency, “enemy aircraft targeted a home in Baalbek’s al-Lakkis neighborhood.” The NNA had also reported an unusual Israeli strike north of Beirut in Almat, a Shiite-majority village …

Lebanon’s health ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike on Sunday in the village of Almat, located north of Beirut, resulted in the deaths of 20 people, including three children. Six others were injured in the incident, according to the ministry’s updated toll. Local television networks indicated that 35 people, who had been displaced from Baalbek, were inside the building at …

A series of Israeli airstrikes on eastern and southern Lebanon on Saturday resulted in at least 33 deaths as Israel escalated its attacks on Hezbollah. According to the Lebanese health ministry, Israeli raids targeted the Baalbek-Hermel region in the east, killing 20 people, including 11 in Knaissseh, an area known for Hezbollah’s presence. The strikes also injured 14 others. In …