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At least four people were killed and 17 others injured in Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to Lebanon’s health ministry and state media. The casualties included several children, highlighting once again the human cost of a conflict that has persisted despite a ceasefire agreement reached less than a year ago. Multiple Strikes Across the South The day …

A newly circulated United Nations draft resolution, obtained by AFP, outlines plans to gradually wind down and withdraw the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) after nearly five decades of deployment. The peacekeeping mission, first established in 1978 and significantly expanded following the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, would see its mandate formally end on December 31, 2026, with …

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has dismissed claims of a purported agreement between the United States and Israel to terminate its peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti characterized such reports as unfounded rumors, reaffirming the mission’s ongoing commitment to its mandate under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. Resolution 1701, adopted in 2006, mandates …

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at least 31 Palestinians were killed and approximately 200 others injured when Israeli military forces opened fire near a food distribution center in Gaza City. The Gaza Civil Defense reported that Israeli tanks and drones targeted thousands of civilians gathered to receive aid from a U.S.-backed humanitarian facility. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. local …

On June 5, 2025, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, specifically targeting areas in Hadath, Haret Hreik, and Burj al-Barajneh. These operations, which Israel claims were aimed at underground drone production facilities operated by Hezbollah, occurred just hours before the commencement of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. The strikes prompted widespread evacuations and significant panic among residents. …

Washington is actively considering ending its financial and logistical backing of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a move that could reshape international peacekeeping dynamics in the region. American sources confirmed the discussions following initial reports by Israeli media, indicating that the Biden administration is reassessing the mission’s cost-effectiveness and operational relevance. UNIFIL’s mandate, which is renewed annually …

The Lebanese Armed Forces issued a formal statement on Friday denouncing a series of Israeli airstrikes on the southern outskirts of Beirut. The military warned that continued Israeli operations risk undermining Lebanon’s participation in the multilateral committee responsible for overseeing the ceasefire that ended the 14-month conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The condemnation followed airstrikes launched by Israel earlier in …

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed satisfaction over Israel’s reported disapproval of the expected replacement of U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus. Speaking to local newspaper al-Joumhouria, Berri remarked that Israel’s dissatisfaction alone justified his approval of the personnel change. Berri, a longtime political figure and head of the Amal Movement, appeared to invoke the principle …