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The Israeli military reported that Hezbollah struck an air traffic control base in northern Israel, raising concerns about the possibility of a renewed conflict with the Iran-supported militant group. This incident comes amid heightened tensions along the Lebanese border, as Israel continues its operations against Hamas militants in Gaza. This recent escalation has intensified the urgency of diplomatic efforts by …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Hezbollah, drawing attention to the recent outcomes faced by Hamas in Gaza. He articulated this during a visit to an Israeli military base on the Lebanon border amidst hostilities with Hezbollah. Netanyahu’s visit to Kiryat Shmona coincided with Hezbollah’s shelling. He commended the Israeli soldiers for their efforts in safeguarding …

Pope Francis, in his annual address concerning global peace and human dignity, urged for an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza and south Lebanon on Monday. The Pope emphasized the need for releasing hostages in Gaza and restated the Vatican’s stance on achieving a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. He also advocated for Jerusalem to have a special …

On Monday, a high-ranking officer from Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces was eliminated in a strike in Khirbet Selm, a southern village, intensifying concerns about the Gaza conflict potentially escalating. The same day saw Israeli military action in the area, with airstrikes targeting the periphery of Aita al-Shaab and tank shelling at a mosque in the border town of al-Abbasiyya. The towns …

This week in the Middle East, a series of military confrontations have escalated tensions significantly. The United States, Israel, and other nations have been actively engaged in conflicts with militant groups aligned with Iran. These skirmishes have taken place in critical areas such as the Red Sea shipping lanes, along the desolate Israeli-Lebanon borders, and near populous capitals and U.S. …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is actively engaged in his third day of crucial diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, aiming to prevent the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza from escalating into a larger regional crisis. Blinken’s Monday agenda includes a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the leader of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu …

Lebanese sources have disclosed that German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will bring an Israeli proposal to Lebanon. This proposal suggests stationing German troops with military capabilities along the Lebanese-Israeli border. According to the sources who spoke with Sky News Arabia, Lebanon has declined this proposal from Israel.

On Monday, Israel executed a strategic operation resulting in the death of a high-ranking Hezbollah Radwan Forces commander in southern Lebanon. This action raises concerns about the possible extension of the Gaza conflict. The commander, identified as Wissam Tawil, met his demise during an Israeli assault on his vehicle, a Honda SUV, in the village of Khirbet Selm, located approximately …