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On Saturday, Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting multiple locations across southern Lebanon. This action was in direct response to the interception of rockets fired from Lebanese territory into northern Israel. The Lebanese state media reported that these strikes resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to eight others in the town of Touline. The Israeli Prime …

Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus recently reached out to Lebanese leadership—including President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam—urging the rapid formation of three joint working groups. These proposed groups, comprising both civilian experts and military personnel, are expected to tackle unresolved matters with Israel, including troop withdrawals, border demarcation, and the …

The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had carried out airstrikes targeting military positions in both eastern and southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in late November. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the attacks included a strike on an underground militant facility in Lebanon’s Bekaa region and another on a rocket launch site in the south, …

After a fragile ceasefire that began in January, hostilities have reignited between Israel and Hamas. The truce unraveled following disagreements over hostage releases and ceasefire terms. Israel accused Hamas of refusing to release remaining hostages, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare the resumption of military operations. Netanyahu emphasized that negotiations would now proceed “only under fire,” signaling a …

On Monday, an Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif in Lebanon’s Nabatieh governorate, resulting in one fatality and three injuries, as reported by the Health Ministry and the National News Agency (NNA). The attack occurred on Hay al-Baydar road, where a guided missile struck a motorbike carrying two individuals. Shrapnel from the explosion also damaged a passing …

Tensions between Turkey and Israel have intensified following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria, with both nations pursuing opposing strategies in the region. Their conflicting objectives are increasingly placing them on a potential collision course. Turkey has positioned itself as a key actor in Syria, advocating for a stable and unified country under a central government. It recently …

Hamas has announced its agreement to a mediator-backed proposal to release one living American-Israeli hostage along with the bodies of four others who died while in captivity. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office expressed skepticism about the offer, accusing Hamas of attempting to manipulate the negotiations currently taking place in Qatar regarding the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Friday that Lebanon will not relinquish any part of its land under any circumstances. His remarks came in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that Israeli forces would continue occupying five elevated positions in southern Lebanon. Berri emphasized that Lebanon will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and reclaim any …