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During a recent meeting in Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz spoke with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, seeking Italy’s help in diplomatically addressing the issue of Hezbollah’s presence along Israel’s northern border. Katz appealed to Tajani for Italian intervention with the Lebanese government to remove Hezbollah from southern Lebanon. He cautioned via a tweet that if Hezbollah is not …

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently held discussions with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, emphasizing America’s dedication to diplomatically resolving the ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, with a mutual aim to prevent any further regional conflicts. The U.S. Department of Defense, in a statement on Thursday, highlighted Austin’s reiteration of America’s commitment to diplomatic efforts in the region and …

The Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a missile targeting a U.S. naval vessel, the USS Carney, patrolling the Gulf of Aden on Friday. The USS Carney, an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer, intercepted and destroyed the incoming missile, ensuring no injuries or damage occurred. This incident is part of a series of attacks by the Houthi rebels against vessels traversing the Red …

Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip, particularly towards the southern town of Rafah, are heightening tensions with Egypt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that these actions are crucial to stop Hamas from smuggling weapons across the border, a claim Egypt strongly denies. Egypt warns that any Israeli troop deployment in the Philadelphi Corridor, a demilitarized zone under the …

The United States and United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on four leaders of Yemen’s Houthi rebel group in response to their involvement in recent attacks on maritime vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The sanctioned Houthi leaders, namely Mohamed al-Atifi, Muhammad Fadl Abd al-Nabi, Muhammad Ali al-Qadiri, and Muhammad Ahmad al-Talibi, are accused of supporting or conducting …

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest judicial body, has made a significant decision regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In a case brought forward by South Africa, which accused Israel of committing genocide in its military offensive against Gaza, the court did not order a complete cease-fire. However, it emphasized that Israel must take all necessary …

In an effort to jumpstart Lebanon’s stalled presidential election process, ambassadors from a five-nation group convened at the Saudi envoy’s residence in Lebanon. This meeting set the stage for a series of upcoming discussions with Lebanese officials and leaders, aiming to reinvigorate the election process. Next week, these envoys plan to initiate their efforts, starting with a meeting with Lebanese …

In a recent televised interview, Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces, strongly criticized Hezbollah. He blamed the group for exacerbating regional tensions rather than contributing to their resolution. Since the onset of hostilities between Hamas and Israel on October 7, the border between Lebanon and Israel has been the scene of almost daily clashes. These skirmishes have resulted …