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The director of a hospital in Lebanon has refuted claims made by the Israeli military that Hezbollah is storing money and gold beneath the medical facility. Fadi Alameh, a member of parliament and the director of Sahel General Hospital, dismissed the accusation, stating that there are no tunnels under the hospital. He also confirmed that the hospital, located in a …

Israeli authorities have dismantled a “spy network” composed of seven Israeli citizens accused of working for Iran, according to a joint statement released by Israel Police and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) on Monday. The individuals, all Jewish citizens from Haifa and other areas in northern Israel, were reportedly involved in “gathering sensitive information on IDF bases and energy infrastructure.” …

U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon reported that the Israeli military “deliberately” damaged one of their positions in southern Lebanon. According to the statement from UNIFIL, an Israeli army bulldozer intentionally destroyed an observation tower and the perimeter fence of a U.N. position. Despite these incidents, the peacekeeping force emphasized that they continue to maintain their presence at all positions “despite the …

Israeli airstrikes targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday night after the Israeli military announced it would strike Hezbollah’s financial institution, al-Qard al-Hassan, in various areas including Haret Hreik, Shiyyah, Ghobeiri, Choueifat, Tahwitat al-Ghadir, and Burj al-Barajneh. According to the National News Agency (NNA), 11 strikes were reported in Beirut’s southern suburbs, many aimed at al-Qard al-Hassan. Additional strikes hit locations …

With U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein set to arrive in Beirut on Monday amid rising tensions in Lebanon, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri emphasized that this visit represents “the last chance before the U.S. elections to find a solution” for the country. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Berri revealed that he has been authorized by Hezbollah to negotiate on its behalf since …

Iran on Monday dismissed an allegation made by Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who had accused Tehran of meddling in Lebanon’s internal affairs following comments reportedly made by Iran’s parliamentary speaker. “Iran has never had the intention or engaged in any actions that could be interpreted as interference in Lebanon’s internal matters,” stated Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei during …

U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut on Monday for talks with Lebanon’s Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who is aligned with Hezbollah, as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah approaches the one-month mark. Hochstein first met with Berri at his residence in Beirut, where Berri, acting as Hezbollah’s representative, has been engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday accused Iran and its ally, Hezbollah, of attempting to assassinate both him and his wife, warning that those responsible would face severe consequences. This statement came after Netanyahu’s office reported that a drone had targeted his residence in Caesarea. Netanyahu, who was not at home during the attack, stated, “Iran’s proxies who attempted …