An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday resulted in the death of a man identified as a Hezbollah operative, marking a serious breach of a ceasefire agreement that has been in place for six months. The strike took place in Deir al-Zahrani, roughly 20 kilometers from the Israeli border. Escalation Despite Truce Terms The target was reportedly en โฆ
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Israeli Strikes Hit South and Bekaa Overnight in Major Escalation
The Israeli military conducted a series of airstrikes overnight across multiple regions in southern and eastern Lebanon, reporting that the operations were aimed at dismantling Hezbollah-affiliated sites and weapon storage facilities. According to official statements, approximately 20 airstrikes were carried out during the operation. In the south, air raids were reported on the outskirts of several towns within the Sidon โฆ
Read More ยปSalam Vows to Extend State Authority, Rejects Civil War
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stated that his government has successfully fulfilled the majority of its plans to reestablish authority in the countryโs southern region, nearly seven months after a ceasefire ended hostilities with Hezbollah. According to remarks published by the Wall Street Journal, Salam estimated that 80 percent of Beirutโs objectives for securing the area have been met. โฆ
Read More ยปThree Israeli Airstrikes Hit Brital Outskirts
Israeli aircraft conducted a series of airstrikes on Monday targeting the Sraj area near Brital, located on the eastern outskirts of Lebanonโs Baalbek district. According to reports from Lebanonโs state-run National News Agency, the air raids marked the latest in a sustained pattern of strikes carried out by Israeli forces in both eastern and southern parts of the country. In โฆ
Read More ยปSyria Transfers Suspect in LF Officialโs Killing to Lebanese Army
Lebanonโs military has announced the apprehension of a key suspect involved in the 2024 abduction and killing of Pascal Sleiman, a senior official with the Lebanese Forces (LF) party. The suspect was transferred to Lebanese custody with the cooperation of Syriaโs new authorities, marking a significant development in a case that stirred national outrage. Background to the Crime and Arrest โฆ
Read More ยปAoun Votes in South, Assures Israel Wonโt Disrupt Elections
President Joseph Aoun cast his vote on Saturday in his hometown of al-Aishiyeh, located in the southern Jezzine district, marking the conclusion of Lebanonโs four-phase municipal and mayoral elections. His visit to the polling station followed inspections of electoral operations in the nearby areas of Sidon and Nabatieh, where he emphasized the nationโs resolve to uphold democratic processes despite ongoing โฆ
Read More ยปOpinion: Israel to Continue Hezbollah Strikes Backed by US
An Israeli security official has indicated that Israel is intensifying its operations against Hezbollah across Lebanon, asserting that these actions are continuing with the backing of the United States. The officialโs comments were made in an interview with Al-Arabiyaโs Al-Hadath television, as tensions in the region remain high following recent military activity. The source stated that Hezbollah is attempting to โฆ
Read More ยปWill Israel Interfere in South Lebanonโs Municipal Elections?
With local elections scheduled for Saturday in southern Lebanon, differing accounts have surfaced regarding the scope of U.S. assurances to Beirut concerning Israelโs potential military actions during the vote. While some sources suggest that full security guarantees have been secured, others indicate that such assurances may be more limited in scope. On Thursday evening, Lebanon-based LBCI television reported that Lebanese โฆ
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