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Qatar renews $60 million grant for Lebanese army salaries

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 …

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Israeli drone strikes kill two in south Lebanon

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 Lebanonโ€™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 …

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Hamas expected to respond to Israel truce proposal within 48 hours

Hamas is currently deliberating over a new Israeli ceasefire proposal, with a response expected within 48 hours. The proposal, delivered through Egyptian and Qatari mediators, includes a 45-day truce, the release of 10 Israeli hostages, the liberation of 1,231 Palestinian prisoners, and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. A key point of contention is Israel’s demand for Hamas to disarm in …

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Analysts say disarming Hezbollah no longer unthinkable

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 Hezbollahโ€™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 groupโ€™s infrastructure and senior leadership. Following the conflict, Lebanon …

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Hamas says it will release hostages if Gaza war ends permanently guaranteed

A senior official from Hamas announced on Monday that the group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages as part of a broad agreement that would include a prisoner exchange and a full halt to the conflict in Gaza. Taher al-Nunu, a leading Hamas figure, stated that the offer also hinges on Israel withdrawing its forces from the Gaza Strip …

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Netanyahu and Trump to discuss tariffs, Iran, and Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, with the spotlight on newly announced U.S. tariffs against Israeli goods and growing regional tensions involving Iran. This visit marks the first by a foreign leader since Trumpโ€™s sweeping tariff announcement last Wednesday, which included a 17 percent levy on Israeli imports. Netanyahuโ€™s …

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Lebanese officials hold positive talks with US envoy

Senior Lebanese officials described Saturdayโ€™s meetings with U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus as encouraging and productive. Her visit centered around the situation in southern Lebanon, where a fragile truce remains in place between Hezbollah and Israel. President Joseph Aoun and Ortagus reportedly discussed several key issues, including the Israeli militaryโ€™s partial withdrawal from Lebanese territory, …

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Netanyahu to meet Trump Monday for talks on tariffs and Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to travel to Washington for a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Netanyahuโ€™s office, the two leaders are expected to meet on Monday to discuss several sensitive topics, including recent U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Iranโ€™s nuclear ambitions, and diplomatic tensions with international institutions. Tariffs, …

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