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Lebanese political leaders convened at Baabda Palace on Monday to deliberate on a U.S. proposal concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon. The meeting, the second of its kind within days, included representatives of President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Discussions centered on a document delivered by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, which …

Amid ongoing regional instability, Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, delivered a strongly worded speech during Ashoura commemorations, broadcast overnight. His address underscored escalating frustration with the current state of affairs along the Israeli-Lebanese border and signaled that continued restraint from the group should not be taken for granted. In his remarks, Qassem accused Israel of perpetuating what he called …

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Iran conducted a state funeral in Tehran for approximately 60 individuals, including high-ranking military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, who were killed during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel. The ceremony commenced at 8:00 a.m. local time, with government offices and many businesses closed to observe the occasion. Thousands of mourners gathered in central Tehran, …

An Israeli airstrike struck a street in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on Thursday, killing 18 individuals and wounding others, according to hospital officials. The area targeted was a location where, eyewitnesses reported, local residents had gathered to receive flour and other basic goods. These supplies had been reclaimed by Palestinian police from criminal groups accused of looting humanitarian convoys. …

On Friday, a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon led to the death of one civilian woman and injuries to eleven others, despite an existing ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The attacks, focused on areas in and around Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the Iqlim al-Tuffah heights, marked one of the most intense escalations since the truce came into effect in late …

Efforts to stabilize the fragile truce between Israel and Iran entered a second day on Wednesday, following nearly two weeks of intense cross-border conflict that drew in global powers and severely escalated nuclear concerns. The cessation of hostilities has raised the prospect of diplomatic engagement, with indications from the United States that direct talks may take place in the coming …

The Israeli military reported the targeted killing of an individual it identified as a key financial figure facilitating monetary flows from Iran to Hezbollah. The strike occurred in southern Lebanon and is part of an ongoing campaign by Israel to disrupt funding networks linked to Iranian-backed militant operations in the region. According to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces, …

The World Bank has approved an initial $250 million financing package to assist Lebanon in recovering from extensive damage sustained during the 2024 conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. This decision marks the first installment of a broader funding framework aimed at rebuilding vital infrastructure and public services. According to the World Bank, the approved funds will target urgent repairs to …