U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein is poised to deliver a firm message to Lebanese officials, asserting that Iran will not be permitted to participate in Lebanonโs reconstruction efforts. This stance aims to prevent Iranian influence from infiltrating the rebuilding process, particularly through financial channels that could potentially support Hezbollah. Hochsteinโs upcoming visit underscores the United Statesโ commitment to ensuring that Lebanonโs โฆ
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US Presses Israel to End Violations and Withdraw from Lebanon
The United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts, urging Israel to cease its military operations in southern Lebanon and to fully withdraw its forces, as stipulated in the recent ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This call comes amid reports of Israeli incursions into southern Lebanon, raising concerns about the implementation of the ceasefire terms. Israeli forces have reportedly advanced into areas โฆ
Read More ยปIsrael Strikes โInfrastructureโ on Syria-Lebanon Border
On December 27, 2024, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes targeting infrastructure along the Syria-Lebanon border, specifically near the village of Janta in Lebanonโs Beqaa Valley. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that these strikes aimed to dismantle infrastructure utilized by Hezbollah for weapon transfers. The IDF emphasized that Hezbollah exploits civilian infrastructure for terrorist activities and weapon smuggling intended for โฆ
Read More ยปIsraeli Army Raids Wadi al-Hujeir, Detains Citizen, Forces Evacuations
On Thursday, Israeli forces violated the ceasefire agreement by entering southern areas including al-Qantara, Adsheet al-Qusayr, and Wadi al-Hujeir, according to the Lebanese Army. The army accused Israel of continuing to breach the ceasefire, undermining Lebanonโs sovereignty, and causing destruction in southern towns and villages. In response, the Lebanese Army increased its presence in the affected areas and continued to โฆ
Read More ยปReport: Israeli Army Plans Extended Stay in Lebanon Beyond Ceasefire Terms
According to sources within the Israeli military, the Israeli army has stated that it will need to remain in Lebanon until the Lebanese army can fully take control of southern Lebanon, as stipulated by the terms of the ceasefire agreement. This agreement, which was brokered by the U.S. and other nations, came into effect 30 days ago, marking a month โฆ
Read More ยปIranโs Khamenei Predicts Syrian Youth Will Resist New Government
Iranโs Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has expressed confidence that young Syrians will resist the new government following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. He pointed out that these young individuals, who now face instability after Assadโs ousting, have โnothing to loseโ and are likely to resist the new order. Khamenei emphasized that these Syrians should stand firm against those he โฆ
Read More ยปKhamenei Denies Having or Needing Regional Proxy Forces
Iranโs supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected claims that militant groups in the region act as Tehranโs proxies, stating that if Iran needed to take action, it would not rely on them. His comments came amid significant losses for Iran-backed groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, both of which faced defeats in their ongoing conflicts with โฆ
Read More ยปThree Bodies Found After Israeli Strike on Nasrallah
Lebanese rescuers recovered three bodies from the ruins of a building in Beirut that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in September, which also resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The health ministry has not provided a confirmed death toll for the strike that destroyed several buildings in Haret Hreik, a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut. โฆ
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