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The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that its forces had conducted a series of specialized operations targeting Hezbollah-linked arms caches and facilities in southern Lebanon. The areas hit included Jabal Blat and al-Labbouneh—locations believed to be central to the group’s military infrastructure in the region. Tactical Raids Aim to Disrupt Hezbollah Presence According to the military’s official statement, Israeli troops …

As diplomatic efforts intensify in the Middle East, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has reportedly informed Lebanese officials that they have a three-month window to devise a resolution concerning Hezbollah’s weapons arsenal. According to Lebanon’s al-Akhbar newspaper, Barrack delivered this message during his recent visit to Beirut, citing informed sources familiar with the discussions. Urgency for Disarmament and Reconstruction Conditions Barrack’s …

Israeli military forces launched coordinated airstrikes early Monday targeting multiple Houthi-controlled locations in Yemen, including key ports along the Red Sea coastline. The attacks focused on strategic infrastructure in Hodeida, Ras Isa, and Salif, as well as a nearby power station, in what Israeli officials described as a response to ongoing threats from the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. According to the …

Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, delivered a televised address on Sunday marking the final day of Ashoura, in which he reaffirmed the group’s commitment to armed resistance and rejected any form of normalization with Israel. Speaking from Beirut, Qassem emphasized that Hezbollah would not compromise on its principles or legitimacy by recognizing what he referred to as occupation within …

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has directed security forces to apprehend individuals involved in an armed display during an Ashoura procession in Beirut’s Zokak al-Blat district on Friday. The incident, which featured masked men carrying rifles, has raised concerns about public safety and the enforcement of state authority in the capital. Government Response to Armed Procession In a statement posted …

Following a recent escalation with Israel, Hezbollah is conducting a reassessment of its long-term military posture. Sources familiar with internal deliberations report that the group may reduce its overt presence as an armed organization, although it is not expected to relinquish its weapons entirely. The reassessment appears to be driven by a growing belief within Hezbollah that the scale and …

Lebanese political and military leadership are intensifying efforts to finalize a response to a recent U.S. proposal that links a cessation of Israeli military activity and withdrawal from Lebanese territory with the gradual disarmament of Hezbollah. The process is taking place amid complex internal discussions, constitutional considerations, and heightened regional tensions. Internal Deliberations and Strategic Conditions According to officials familiar …

Lebanon’s top political leaders have reached a unified position ahead of a second visit by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, expected before July 10. The discussions, led by President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have reportedly resulted in consensus on a draft response to proposals presented by the United States regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament and a …