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Tensions are escalating in Lebanon following recent Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with diplomatic sources warning that these attacks may become a sustained campaign. A senior Lebanese source revealed that Tel Aviv appears committed to continuing targeted assassinations, particularly against Hezbollah figures. Hezbollah Targeted Amid International Pressure According to the same source, Israel has reportedly made it …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Mecca on Sunday, following their participation in the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Grand Mosque. The meeting took place as part of Salam’s visit to Saudi Arabia, which began the evening before when he arrived on a private Saudi aircraft. According to a statement released through …

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 …

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to engage in negotiations to address their long-standing land border disputes, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough. The decision comes following mediation efforts led by US officials, who played a key role in bringing both sides to the table. The discussions will focus on resolving thirteen disputed points along the Blue Line, a boundary established by …

U.S. President Donald Trump has named Lebanese-American businessman Michel Issa as the next U.S. ambassador to Lebanon. The announcement was made through a post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he praised Issa’s extensive background in finance, banking, and international trade. Highlighting Issa’s leadership and expertise, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to represent the United States effectively in Lebanon. …

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, has expressed optimism about the potential inclusion of Saudi Arabia in the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations brokered during Trump’s first term. Witkoff believes that such a development could pave the way for broader regional peace, suggesting that countries like Lebanon and Syria might …

Arab leaders convened in Saudi Arabia on Friday to formulate a comprehensive recovery plan for Gaza, aiming to counter President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal for U.S. control over the territory and the displacement of its inhabitants. Trump’s plan has unified Arab nations in opposition, yet debates persist regarding Gaza’s future governance and the financing of its reconstruction. The Saudi Press …

Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. deputy special envoy for Middle East peace, is expected to travel to Beirut this week, marking her second visit to Lebanon since assuming her role. According to local media reports, her visit will focus on Israel’s planned withdrawal from southern Lebanon on February 18. Ongoing Negotiations Over Israel’s Withdrawal Initially, Israel was supposed to withdraw its …