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Former President Donald Trump has increased his calls for a quick declaration of a presidential winner shortly after polls close on Tuesday, even though the complete vote count won’t be finished by then. Trump’s approach mirrors his 2020 declaration of victory in the early hours after Election Day, which led his allies to call for a halt to the counting …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has attributed Hamas’ rejection of a short-term truce in Gaza to the group’s insistence on a permanent ceasefire instead. Following a proposal from Egypt and Qatar, which Hamas dismissed, Blinken emphasized that Hamas has again refused to release even a small number of hostages to facilitate a ceasefire and relief for Gaza’s residents, according …

The Lebanese Red Cross is set to send another convoy on Tuesday to Wata al-Khiam in southern Lebanon to recover the bodies of 15 individuals killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). Two days earlier, paramedics accessed the strike site and removed five bodies but require larger vehicles to clear the remaining debris. The NNA …

According to Israel’s Channel 12, the Israeli army plans to intensify ground operations and airstrikes in Lebanon if a ceasefire agreement is not reached soon. The report states that the army intends to push further into Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah’s secondary defense line. Additionally, Israel will prevent Lebanese residents from returning to border towns until northern Israeli residents have safely …

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel is now in a strong position to push for Hezbollah’s retreat from the region south of the Litani River. Speaking to the Financial Times, Gallant noted that unlike in 2006, Israel’s current military successes allow it to firmly request Hezbollah’s withdrawal. He further mentioned that Hezbollah’s defensive capabilities in southern Lebanon are …

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged a strong response to Hezbollah’s actions during a visit to the Lebanon border on Sunday, according to his office. He emphasized three key objectives for ensuring peace and security in the northern region. First, he stated the need to push Hezbollah back beyond the Litani River. Second, he vowed to prevent any attempts by …

Israeli police recently detained a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on suspicion of leaking classified information to foreign media outlets. Opposition leaders claim the intelligence involved was “fabricated” to prevent a ceasefire and a hostage release deal in Gaza. The investigation revolves around claims that Netanyahu’s office promoted a story to foreign media, alleging Hamas planned to move …