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Today, Friday, a combined team from the French defense and foreign ministries is scheduled to arrive in Beirut after their visit to Israel, as reported by the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper. During their time in Israel, the delegation learned that Israel is open to a diplomatic resolution for the ongoing border conflicts with Hezbollah, which started on October 8. These clashes …

During the ongoing war in Gaza, which has entered its third month, Palestinians in desperate need of safety are increasingly converging in limited areas of the Gaza Strip. The United Nations has raised alarms about the dire humanitarian situation, stating that their aid operations are severely compromised as no area in Gaza remains safe. Israel’s intense military operations in Gaza …

Three officials from Tel Aviv, speaking anonymously to POLITICO, a U.S. news outlet, have revealed that President Joe Biden’s administration has set a year-end deadline for Israel to conclude its military operations against Hamas. This timeline was emphasized by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his recent visit to Israel. However, Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer clarified in …

A Lebanese professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in wireless technology and wireless sensing, has been honored as the second recipient of the prestigious Great Arab Minds Award. Fadil Adib, an associate professor at MIT, received the 2023 award in the field of engineering and technology. His research, which has significantly advanced wireless sensing technology, was highlighted …

Hollywood celebrities are experiencing repercussions for publicly choosing sides in the Israel-Gaza conflict. They’ve been vocal on social media, with posts supporting either “Free Palestine” or “I stand with Israel.” Israeli actress Gal Gadot, known for her role in “Wonder Woman,” has been a staunch supporter of Israel since the conflict with Hamas began on October 7. She has actively …

Israeli artillery recently targeted several towns along the border, including Blida, Dhaira, Rashaya al-Fokhar, Kfarshouba, Houla, Markaba, Aitaroun, al-Naqoura, Odeisseh, Maroun al-Ras, Mhaibib, al-Labbouneh, al-Naqoura, and Shihine. This action comes as Hezbollah reported the loss of one of its members. In one of these towns, Rashaya al-Fokhar, a civilian was injured. Hezbollah retaliated by targeting areas such as Misgav Aam, …

During a meeting in Dubai, U.S. presidential envoy Amos Hochstein informed Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab that U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 is currently not a priority, and amending it is not being considered at the moment, as reported by the media. Bou Saab, in a discussion with al-Joumhouria newspaper, revealed details of his extensive meeting with Hochstein. He emphasized …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed his desire for Israel to adhere to U.N. resolution 1701, which calls for Israel’s withdrawal from various disputed areas. In an interview with al-Liwaa newspaper published Friday, Berri stressed his hope for Israel’s implementation of the resolution, encompassing the Shebaa Farms, Kfarshouba Hills, the village of Ghajar, 13 contested points, and area B1. He clarified …