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U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, has informed Lebanese officials of her intention to visit Beirut in the near future to engage in efforts aimed at reinforcing the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This announcement follows a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, which have heightened concerns over the stability of the truce established …

The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure Israel’s complete withdrawal from five remaining positions in southern Lebanon, as stipulated in the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. This initiative aims to facilitate the Lebanese Army’s full deployment in the region and advance discussions on consolidating all weaponry under state control. According to informed sources, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus …

An Israeli drone strike targeted the southern Lebanese town of Halta on Sunday, resulting in the death of a civilian, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The victim was reportedly working on a chicken farm at the time of the attack. This incident marks another breach of the ceasefire agreement established in November, which aimed to end over a year of …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has strongly criticized recent declarations from Hezbollah leaders, particularly their refusal to disarm while Israeli troops remain stationed in South Lebanon. Geagea expressed concern that these public statements undermine Lebanon’s credibility and tarnish its international image, especially after commitments made under a November ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah officials, including Sheikh Naim Qassem, have maintained that disarmament …

A tragic incident unfolded in the southern Lebanese town of Braiqaa on Sunday when an explosion involving unexploded ordnance claimed the lives of four individuals and injured four others. The blast occurred inside a Lebanese Army vehicle, and among the dead were an army officer and two soldiers, according to local media sources. Earlier in the week, another fatal explosion …

Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus openly dismissed recent remarks made by Hezbollah’s deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, who once again rejected the idea of disarming the group. In response to a translated excerpt from Qassem’s speech shared on social media, Ortagus replied with a single word: yawn — a clear sign of her disregard for …

Israeli Strike Near Sidon Leaves One Dead Amid Ongoing Tensions Strike Hits Civilian Road in Southern Lebanon Lebanon’s health ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike on Friday targeted a vehicle along the Sidon-Ghaziyeh road, killing one individual. The strike occurred near the southern coastal city of Sidon, an area that has seen recurring incidents despite a ceasefire agreement reached late …

The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed that they carried out airstrikes overnight targeting what they described as Hezbollah military infrastructure in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF, these operations aimed to prevent Hezbollah from reestablishing a military presence in areas disguised as civilian zones. Despite the ceasefire agreement implemented on November 27 to end more than a year of hostilities, Israel …