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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is spearheading a critical diplomatic effort in the Middle East, focusing on post-war strategies for Gaza amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. During his urgent mission, Blinken has successfully garnered the commitment of key Arab nations and Turkey to begin planning for Gaza’s reconstruction and governance after the war against Hamas concludes. Blinken’s initiative …

During a meeting with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed concerns over Israel’s increasing aggression. According to Berri, Israel’s actions are not only a breach of U.N. Resolution 1701 but also a violation of fundamental engagement principles, as they target residential areas, civilians, ambulances, and journalists. This meeting, also attended by UNIFIL …

Hezbollah declared that they launched an attack on a command center in Safad, Israel, using multiple drones. This action was in direct retaliation for the recent killings of both Hezbollah field commander Wissam Tawil and Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri. The strike was specifically aimed at the “enemy’s northern command centre” as a part of Hezbollah’s response to these incidents.

Wissam al-Tawil, aged 48, was a high-ranking commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, a unit known for its operations along the Israel-Lebanon border. His life ended in an Israeli airstrike in Khirbet Silem, his hometown located about 10 kilometers from the border. This area has been a hotspot for recent exchanges of fire. For decades, al-Tawil was deeply involved in Hezbollah’s …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel is primarily focused on addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other key figures, including Benny Gantz from the opposition, Blinken’s visit is part of a broader effort to manage the escalating situation. This comes amid a new phase of the Israeli military’s …

An Israeli drone struck a car in the southern town of al-Ghandouriyeh, over 13 kilometers from the border, coinciding with U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken’s arrival in Tel Aviv for a regional tour aimed at preventing further regional escalation. The drone launched two missiles at the vehicle, followed by a third missile to hinder ambulance access, according to LBCI. This attack …

Hamas and Iran have issued statements criticizing the killing of senior Hezbollah commander Wissam Tawil in a strike in southern Lebanon. Tawil was recognized for his significant role in directing Hezbollah’s activities near the Israeli border. Hamas, in their statement, extended their deepest condolences for Tawil’s martyrdom, recognizing his contribution to “jihadist duty in support of Gaza.” They emphasized that …

At the Adelaide International tennis tournament, qualifiers Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Anna Kalinskaya secured unexpected victories against higher-ranked opponents in the first round. The tournament serves as a precursor to the Australian Open, taking place from January 14-28, 2021. Pavlyuchenkova, the finalist of the 2021 French Open, defeated the fifth seed, Beatriz Haddad Maia, with a score of 6-3, 6-4. The …