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In a pivotal session held on Wednesday, Lebanon’s Parliament voted to uphold the current government, defeating a motion of no confidence introduced by Jebran Bassil, leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM). The vote took place during a plenary session that focused heavily on security issues, particularly Hezbollah’s armament and ongoing Israeli military activity. Vote Breakdown Reflects Political Divisions The …

Israeli warplanes conducted a series of airstrikes on Tuesday targeting the Wadi Faara area in Lebanon’s northern Bekaa region, with one of the strikes reportedly hitting a Syrian refugee camp. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the attack left 12 people dead, including seven Syrians, and injured eight others. Multiple Strikes and Rising Tensions A local security source told …

A key Lebanese presidential committee met Tuesday at Baabda Palace to assess the latest U.S. feedback on a proposal authored by Tom Barrack and submitted to Lebanon earlier this week. According to local media reports, the session focused on evaluating Washington’s reaction to Lebanon’s detailed reply, which was formally delivered on Monday. U.S. Response Encouraging but Requests Clarifications Al-Jadeed TV …

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the Israel-Gaza conflict, stating that conversations are continuing and progress may be seen within the coming week. Speaking to reporters, Trump remarked, “Gaza — we are talking and hopefully we’re going to get that straightened out over the next week,” reiterating a hopeful tone he had …

At least 29 Palestinians, among them six children, were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to Gaza’s civil defense authority. The attacks unfolded amid a week-long stalemate in indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas held in Qatar, casting further doubt on the possibility of a near-term truce. Heavy Strikes Overnight and …

In a rare and significant diplomatic development, representatives from Syria and Israel met in person over the weekend in Baku, Azerbaijan. The encounter took place on the sidelines of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to the country, marking a potential thaw in relations between two long-standing adversaries. A diplomatic source based in Damascus, speaking on condition of anonymity due to …

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has issued a stark warning that Lebanon risks being overtaken by regional powers unless it swiftly confronts Hezbollah’s armed presence and initiates essential political and economic reforms. Speaking to The National, Barrack painted a picture of urgency, emphasizing Lebanon’s vulnerable position amid growing regional pressures from Israel, Iran, and Syria. “You have Israel on one side, …

Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at halting the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza are faltering, primarily due to disagreements over Israel’s military presence in the territory. According to two Palestinian sources familiar with the ongoing discussions, Israel’s insistence on retaining significant troop deployments in Gaza remains a key obstacle. Talks began in Doha, Qatar, last Sunday, with both …