Tag Archives: Israel

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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Report: Paris suggests French troops replace Israelis on five occupied hills

France has reportedly put forward a diplomatic initiative that aims to de-escalate tensions in southern Lebanon by replacing Israeli troops with peacekeeping forces from its UNIFIL contingent. This proposal specifically targets the five strategic hills that remain under Israeli control. According to informed sources, France is aligned with Lebanonโ€™s position on establishing a timetable to address the issue of Hezbollahโ€™s …

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Netanyahu says Israel respects Lebanon and its army

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed on Sunday that his government is pursuing a strict and unwavering approach toward Lebanon amid rising tensions. During his weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu addressed the recent spike in hostilities along the northern border, stating that while Israel maintains a level of respect for Lebanon and its military, it also expects accountability in return. He …

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Trump team divided as Iran weighs talks

In just a few days, U.S. President Donald Trump extended a diplomatic overture to Iran while simultaneously targeting Tehranโ€™s allies in Yemen with airstrikes. His administration has renewed calls for Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, yet hinted at greater flexibility in diplomatic efforts, creating confusion over Washingtonโ€™s true intentions. Trump revealed earlier this month that he had sent a …

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