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Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus openly dismissed recent remarks made by Hezbollah’s deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, who once again rejected the idea of disarming the group. In response to a translated excerpt from Qassem’s speech shared on social media, Ortagus replied with a single word: yawn — a clear sign of her disregard for …

Israeli Strike Near Sidon Leaves One Dead Amid Ongoing Tensions Strike Hits Civilian Road in Southern Lebanon Lebanon’s health ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike on Friday targeted a vehicle along the Sidon-Ghaziyeh road, killing one individual. The strike occurred near the southern coastal city of Sidon, an area that has seen recurring incidents despite a ceasefire agreement reached late …

The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed that they carried out airstrikes overnight targeting what they described as Hezbollah military infrastructure in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF, these operations aimed to prevent Hezbollah from reestablishing a military presence in areas disguised as civilian zones. Despite the ceasefire agreement implemented on November 27 to end more than a year of hostilities, Israel …

Qatar has pledged a significant new package of assistance to Lebanon, committing to send 162 military vehicles and an additional $60 million to support the salaries of Lebanese army officers. This move comes as Lebanon begins to recover from the devastating war between Hezbollah and Israel that ended with a ceasefire in November. The latest round of aid was announced …

Hezbollah political bureau member Mahmoud Qmati reaffirmed the group’s alignment with President Joseph Aoun’s positions, stating that their coordination remains intact. He addressed his earlier comments about “severing the hand that reaches for the resistance’s arms,” clarifying that this response was aimed at political rhetoric from rival Lebanese factions, which he described as provocative. Qmati emphasized that some internal forces …

Tensions flared again along the Lebanon-Israel border on Wednesday, as Israeli drone and airstrikes killed at least two individuals in southern Lebanon. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, one person died when a drone targeted a vehicle in Wadi al-Hujair, approximately 12 kilometers from the Israeli border. A separate strike in the town of Hanin also claimed one life and injured …

President Joseph Aoun declared that 2025 will mark a turning point for Lebanon, as efforts intensify to ensure that all weapons in the country are held solely by the state. He emphasized that Hezbollah would not be drawn into another conflict, signaling a shift toward integrating its fighters within the framework of state institutions. In an interview with Qatar’s al-Arabi …

The long-standing prospect of Hezbollah surrendering its weapons may be closer to reality as U.S. pressure intensifies on both Lebanon and Iran. Analysts believe Hezbollah’s military grip has been significantly weakened by over a year of clashes with Israel, including an intense bombing campaign and Israeli ground operations that targeted the group’s infrastructure and senior leadership. Following the conflict, Lebanon …