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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged America’s “unwavering support” for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem on Monday, underscoring the Biden administration’s determination to stand by its ally as the war in Gaza rages on. Speaking alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rubio insisted that peace in the region could only be achieved if Hamas was dismantled. “The people of …

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, reaffirming Washington’s steadfast support for its ally even as tensions flare following Israel’s unprecedented strike in Qatar. The attack, which targeted Hamas leaders in Doha last Tuesday, drew sharp criticism internationally and complicated efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Israel for the strike, …

The Lebanese Army received eight truckloads of weapons on Saturday as part of a gradual disarmament effort in Palestinian refugee camps across the country. Five truckloads came from Ain al-Hilweh, Lebanon’s largest camp, and three more from the al-Beddawi camp in the north. The move marks a new phase in a broader government initiative aimed at curbing the presence of …

The Israeli military has called on residents of Gaza City to move south to the designated “humanitarian zone” of Al-Mawasi as it prepares for a major offensive to capture the enclave’s largest urban center. While no date for the ground operation was given, officials stressed that it would not be pre-announced in order to preserve the element of surprise. Military …

Israel has begun calling up tens of thousands of reservists to support a widening military offensive in Gaza City, a move that has provoked strong domestic debate and renewed condemnation from the international community. The mobilization, announced in late August, officially began on Tuesday and will see 60,000 reservists gradually recalled to service, alongside an extension of duty for 20,000 …

Belgium has announced plans to advance toward recognizing a Palestinian state, joining a growing wave of international support amid Israel’s intensified military campaign in Gaza. Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot confirmed on Tuesday that the recognition process will be formally outlined during the United Nations General Assembly on September 9. Conditions on Recognition Prévot emphasized that Belgium’s recognition of Palestinian statehood …

Key Points Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa killed at least six and wounded 86. Targets included oil and power facilities, as well as a military site at the presidential palace. Houthis vowed to continue attacks, saying operations support Gaza. Rebels launched a cluster bomb missile at Israel last week, intercepted mid-air. Shipping in the Red Sea remains under threat, disrupting global …

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack praised Lebanon’s government and the Palestinian Fatah movement for beginning the process of disarming militant groups in refugee camps, calling it a landmark step toward peace and stability. Speaking Thursday, Barrack congratulated both governments and Palestinian leadership for what he described as “a historic step toward unity and stability.” He credited the Lebanese Council of Ministers …