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During a Security Conference in Munich, Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz urged the international community to exert pressure on Iran and Hezbollah to vacate South Lebanon, highlighting the necessity to enforce U.N. resolution 1701. Katz emphasized the possibility of Israel taking action to displace Hezbollah from the border region if diplomatic efforts to diminish tensions prove unsuccessful. In response, Lebanon’s …

Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces, has criticized Hezbollah for endangering Lebanon and its citizens by attacking northern Israel in solidarity with Gaza. During a discussion with the Russian Ambassador to Beirut on Friday, Geagea questioned the benefit of Hezbollah’s actions for the Palestinians in Gaza, given the already dire situation there. He expressed concern that Hezbollah’s offensive …

President Emmanuel Macron emphasized on Friday that France is open to the idea of recognizing a Palestinian state, marking his first statement on the subject since the Gaza conflict began. During a press conference in Paris alongside King Abdullah II of Jordan, Macron made it clear that the notion of recognizing Palestine is not off-limits for France. This statement followed …

Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, issued a stern warning on Friday, stating Israel would face severe repercussions for its actions in south Lebanon, specifically referring to the casualties among civilians. This statement came in retaliation to threats from Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about intensifying military strikes within Lebanon. During a speech broadcasted on television to commemorate Hezbollah’s ‘Martyr Leaders …

Russia has extended an invitation to Hamas, Fatah, and various other Palestinian factions for discussions in Moscow, focusing on the conflict between Israel and Hamas and other Middle Eastern concerns. This move comes as Russia, historically a mediator in the region, shows increasing disapproval of Israel and its allies amidst the conflict in Gaza. Scheduled for February 29, the meeting …

In a recent statement, Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to all United Nations resolutions and called on Israel to comply with these resolutions, cease its aggressive actions in southern Lebanon, respect Lebanese sovereignty, and withdraw from all occupied Lebanese territories. During his address at the 60th Munich Security Conference, Mikati criticized Israel’s ongoing aggression and questioned …

Egypt is accelerating its border security enhancements adjacent to the Gaza Strip, initiating construction projects like a significant wall and flattening terrain in anticipation of an Israeli military action aimed at Rafah. Despite Egypt’s silence on these developments, their actions hint at preparations for a potential influx of Palestinian refugees from Rafah, amidst Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas. Satellite imagery …

In a tragic incident on Friday, a shooter attacked a busy bus stop close to Kiryat Malakhi, a town in the southern part of Israel, resulting in two fatalities and leaving four others injured. Officials from the Kaplan Medical Center confirmed the deaths of two individuals who were transported to their facility, as reported to AFP by a spokesperson. The …