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UNIFIL Force Commander and Head of Mission Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro visited Israel ten days ago for meetings with Israeli generals and several foreign ambassadors on an “exploratory visit,” according to a media report published Wednesday. This visit follows a similar one at the end of last winter. Al-Akhbar newspaper quoted sources familiar with the visit, stating that the Spanish …

Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel has criticized Hezbollah for placing Lebanon in a precarious position due to the actions of Hamas and Israel, as well as attempting to influence the presidential situation. In a televised interview on Tuesday night, Gemayel asserted that Hezbollah’s attempts to dominate the presidential file have been thwarted by the opposition, which includes the Free Patriotic Movement. …

Israeli drones conducted an aerial assault on Kfakila Wednesday, while artillery targeted Kfarshouba, Houla, and the fringes of Kfar Hamam. Additionally, fighter jets created sonic booms over Nabatieh and Iqlim al-Toffah. On the preceding Tuesday evening, Israeli jets attacked the southern town of Shihine, specifically targeting the Amal-linked Islamic Risala Scout Association, though no casualties ensued. During the night, warplanes …

The U.N. envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has highlighted significant risks of regional escalation due to recent tensions in the Red Sea, Israel, and within Yemen itself. Despite these concerns, there appears to be a hopeful development, as Grundberg revealed that Yemen’s conflicting parties — the internationally recognized government and the Houthi rebels — have agreed to a strategy to …

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen U.S. support for Israel’s ongoing battle against Hamas and other groups amidst the Biden administration’s push for an end to the nine-month conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu, set to become the first foreign leader to speak before a joint session of Congress four times—overtaking Winston Churchill—expects a favorable reception …

On Wednesday, the German government outlawed a Hamburg-based group believed to be propagating Iranian ideologies and supporting the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. This decision came after police conducted raids on 53 sites across Germany. The action against the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH), along with its various branches, was taken following initial searches in November that confirmed serious allegations against them, …

During a dinner event on Tuesday, Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, stated that his party is receptive to dialogue with all parties to resolve Lebanon’s presidential vacancy. Bassil emphasized his commitment to overcoming Lebanon’s ongoing crisis through continued dialogue and consultations. Bassil highlighted that his party consistently engages in discussions and is always open to communication, …

Uzbekistan U23 will face Spain U23 in an upcoming Olympics match on Wednesday. Below are our predictions, stats, and user poll results for the Uzbekistan U23 vs. Spain U23 match, along with the latest betting odds.   Spain U23 Form: DWDWWL Spain U23 aims to bounce back from their recent Olympics defeat against Brazil. In that match, Mikel Oyarzabal scored …