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The border between Lebanon and Israel is currently experiencing a tense and hazardous situation, as reported by Aroldo Lazaro, the leader of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). He noted that the tensions have been high since October 8, a day following the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. This escalated situation primarily involves cross-border exchanges …

Hezbollah launched a guided missile at the Israeli settlement of Metulla on Tuesday, while Israeli forces responded with shelling on the outskirts of Mays al-Jabal, Blida, and Houla. Additionally, Israeli drones conducted extensive flights over Baalbek and its neighboring villages. This escalation followed Hezbollah’s rocket attack on the Israeli border town of Kiryat Shmona on Monday evening. This attack was …

The United Nations Security Council has postponed its vote, originally scheduled for Monday evening, to Tuesday morning on a resolution proposed by Arab nations. This resolution calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza to facilitate crucial aid deliveries to the vast number of civilians in need. The delay is attributed to intensified negotiations aimed at preventing another U.S. …

Hezbollah has declared that any Israeli attacks on civilians will be met with retaliation. This statement follows an Israeli strike near a funeral procession for a Hezbollah fighter in the Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab. The strike damaged a building close to the funeral but did not cause any casualties. The Israel-Lebanon border has experienced frequent fire exchanges, primarily involving …

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, during his visit to Israel, called on Hezbollah to refrain from actions that might lead to a more extensive conflict, especially given the ongoing skirmishes along the Israel-Lebanon border following the conflict with Hamas. Austin emphasized the importance of avoiding escalation into a broader war at a joint press briefing with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav …

Israel has communicated to the Biden administration its desire for Hezbollah forces to be repositioned approximately 6 miles (10 kilometers) away from the border in a proposed diplomatic agreement aimed at easing tensions with Lebanon. This information comes from three sources within the Israeli and U.S. governments, as reported by Axios, a U.S. news outlet. Efforts to negotiate such a …

Pope Francis celebrated his 87th birthday on Sunday, marking the end of a year filled with significant efforts to reform the Catholic Church, as well as health concerns that have prompted questions about his future in the papacy. On his birthday, Francis enjoyed a cake during a cheerful audience with children and received birthday greetings in St. Peter’s Square. His …

The European Union has initiated an investigation to determine if Elon Musk’s online platform, X (previously known as Twitter), has violated the newly implemented, stringent social media regulations aimed at reducing harmful online content. This marks the first investigation of its kind under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as announced by European Commissioner Thierry Breton via a post on the …