Tag Archives: Hezbollah-Israel Conflict

Two recently retired senior Israeli intelligence officers revealed new details about a covert operation targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, which utilized explosive devices hidden in pagers and walkie-talkies. The operation, years in the making, was carried out three months ago and was revealed in a segment on CBS’s “60 Minutes.” The operation began over a decade ago with walkie-talkies …

Qatar has resumed its efforts to mediate a truce in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict after briefly pausing its role, according to a source familiar with the talks. Qatar, alongside the United States and Egypt, had previously engaged in months of unsuccessful negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages, following almost 14 months of fighting. In November, …

The Israeli military is fully committed to upholding the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, with the 60-day period being described as a “gradual phase to ensure the elimination of Hezbollah’s threat,” according to Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Haggari on Monday. Haggari emphasized that it is in Lebanon’s best interest to prevent Hezbollah from posing any security threats to Israel. He also …

A Hamas delegation recently met with Egyptian intelligence officials to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza, according to two sources within the Palestinian group. The delegation, which included senior Hamas officials, engaged in talks with Major General Hassan Rashad, head of Egyptian general intelligence, and other Egyptian representatives. The discussions focused on halting the ongoing conflict, facilitating aid delivery, and …

A senior Hamas official confirmed that the group is open to discussing any proposals that could lead to a resolution of the conflict in Gaza, including Israel’s withdrawal, the return of displaced people, the entry of humanitarian aid, and a potential prisoner exchange. However, the official, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the issue, stated that Hamas has …

On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of the southern town of al-Baysariyeh in the Sidon district, marking the second such attack since the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came into effect. According to Israeli army radio, the strike was aimed at a site believed to house Hezbollah rocket launchpads. This follows a similar airstrike on Thursday, when the Israeli military reported …

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought a sense of hope for normalcy back to southern Lebanon, particularly for the fishermen who have long started their days by taking their wooden boats into the Mediterranean. For the past two months, Israel’s blockade of southern Lebanon, during its conflict with Hezbollah, had kept many fishermen grounded, disrupting both their livelihoods …

On Friday, the Israeli military reported that it had targeted a Hezbollah rocket launcher in southern Lebanon after detecting militant activity, just two days into a ceasefire. The army stated that it had identified terrorist movement and the location of a Hezbollah portable rocket launcher in the area. This led to an Israeli Air Force strike on a truck seen …