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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed his government’s intention to assert full state authority over its territory, including a controversial plan to disarm Hezbollah. The announcement came during a speech marking Army Day on Thursday, signaling a pivotal moment for the country’s internal stability and its volatile relationship with Israel. Aoun Calls for Unified Control of Arms in Lebanon In …

In a firm diplomatic move, Sweden has urged the European Union to suspend the trade components of its association agreement with Israel, citing serious humanitarian concerns stemming from Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson made the call public on Thursday, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that Israel is failing to meet its core responsibilities related …

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with the United Nations warning on Tuesday that the region is teetering on the edge of full-scale famine. The death toll from Israel’s military campaign has surpassed 60,000, according to the health ministry in Gaza, which is governed by Hamas. Dire Food Insecurity and a Race Against Time A joint alert …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power has weakened significantly following the exit of two major ultra-Orthodox parties from his ruling coalition. With United Torah Judaism (7 seats) and Shas (11 seats) withdrawing their backing, Netanyahu’s alliance now holds only 49 seats in the 120-member Knesset—well below the 61 needed for a majority. While this dramatic shift increases the …

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar pushed back on mounting international calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and formal recognition of a Palestinian state, describing such efforts as a “distorted campaign” during a media briefing on Tuesday. Firm Rejection of Truce While Hamas Holds Power Saar firmly ruled out the possibility of ending the war while Hamas remains in control of …

Tensions remain high between Israel and Hezbollah as an Israeli security official, speaking to Al-Arabiya TV, asserted that military operations against the group will persist as long as it continues to breach the ceasefire terms. The source emphasized that the current strategy focuses exclusively on Hezbollah’s military apparatus rather than its political leadership. Ongoing Targeted Strikes and Intelligence Efforts According …

French President Emmanuel Macron’s declaration that France would recognize a Palestinian state has stirred a complex mix of optimism and skepticism among Palestinians. While many welcomed the announcement as a potential shift toward international recognition of Palestinian sovereignty, others questioned its practical impact—particularly given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A Gesture Met with Hope—and Reservations In the West Bank …

Israel announced Monday that more than 120 truckloads of humanitarian aid were successfully distributed across the Gaza Strip by the United Nations and other international organizations, marking the start of a limited operational pause aimed at easing the delivery of food and supplies to the besieged enclave. Aid Access Expanded Amid Temporary Halt in Hostilities The distribution followed Israel’s Sunday …