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A deadly Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in the Lebanese town of Kfardan, west of Baalbek, on Thursday, killing one person, according to Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar TV. The attack marks a significant shift in Israel’s airstrike campaign, expanding beyond southern Lebanon for the second time this week. Growing Military Activity in Baalbek This latest incident follows a similar drone strike …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to reveal a revised strategy for the Gaza conflict, aiming to dismantle Hamas and secure the return of hostages still held in the enclave. Local media reports suggest the plan may include full military occupation of Gaza, a development that has already drawn sharp criticism from Palestinian leadership. Anticipated Orders and Security Consultations …

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has declared that Israeli hostages held in Gaza will not receive preferential treatment when it comes to food, insisting they will be subject to the same conditions faced by the local population under blockade. In a statement released by the group’s military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas said: “The captives are not being deliberately starved. …

Nearly 22 months into the conflict sparked by Hamas’s October 2023 assault, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with anguished relatives of Israeli hostages still believed to be held in Gaza. His visit to Tel Aviv on Saturday came as concerns deepen over the fate of the remaining captives. Calls for Help Grow Louder in Tel Aviv Witkoff was met …

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, a senior U.S. representative has pledged renewed efforts to provide food and medical relief to Palestinian civilians caught in the conflict. Steve Witkoff, appointed as a special envoy by former President Donald Trump, visited the besieged territory on Friday to assess conditions at U.S.-supported distribution centers. His remarks came as alarming new data …

As Israel’s war in Gaza stretches on, the country’s top military official has made it clear that combat operations will persist unless stalled negotiations deliver a breakthrough on the hostage front. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), delivered a stark message during a visit to troops in Gaza on Friday, warning that fighting …

In a key diplomatic development, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed on Friday that his recent visit to Gaza was aimed at shaping a comprehensive strategy for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region. The visit underscores growing American efforts to address the dire humanitarian conditions in the conflict-affected territory. Direct Assessment on the Ground Witkoff shared details of …

On Thursday, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson made a strong appeal to the European Union, calling for the suspension of the trade component in its association agreement with Israel. The request stems from mounting concerns about Israel’s actions in Gaza, which Sweden says violate fundamental humanitarian obligations. Kristersson, writing on social media platform X, described the conditions in Gaza as …