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A significant chapter in Middle Eastern geopolitics unfolded on Wednesday as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect after 13 intense months of hostilities. This development marks a crucial turning point for the region, offering hope for stability and a chance for thousands of displaced Lebanese families to return home. While the conflict has … Read more
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced this week that it has conducted a series of targeted airstrikes in Lebanon, eliminating approximately 200 Hezbollah operatives and dismantling numerous weapons facilities. According to the IDF, these strikes were in response to escalating threats along Israel’s northern border, where it has actively engaged in attacks since October. Rising … Read more
In a recent statement, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has voiced a call to the incoming Trump administration to take active steps in halting ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Addressing a summit of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Riyadh, Aref highlighted concerns over what it perceives … Read more
The humanitarian situation in northern Gaza has reached a critical point, with the head of UNICEF, Catherine Russell, issuing a stark warning about the imminent risk of death facing the population, particularly children. As the region faces ongoing bombardments, food shortages, and deteriorating health conditions, the outlook for those who remain in northern Gaza is … Read more
Israel’s recent announcement of its laser-based Iron Beam defense system marks a transformative step in its military strategy, particularly in addressing the evolving threats it faces from various adversaries across the region. Expected to be operational within a year, the Iron Beam aims to counter a wide array of airborne projectiles—missiles, rockets, drones, and mortars—by … Read more
The United States is actively working on a 60-day truce to quell the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, as diplomatic tensions in the region continue to escalate. According to sources familiar with the talks, the U.S. initiative focuses on creating a temporary peace that would allow for the full implementation of … Read more
Lebanon faces a dire humanitarian crisis as over 1.3 million people have been displaced by escalating Israeli airstrikes. In a situation described as comparable to an earthquake due to the scale and speed of the displacement, the country now urgently requires $250 million monthly to provide essential aid and services for the displaced population. The … Read more
On Tuesday, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launched a significant retaliatory attack on Israel, targeting two military bases near Tel Aviv and a naval base near Haifa. These strikes came in response to overnight Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Hezbollah’s retaliatory salvo was aimed at Israel’s Unit 8200, a … Read more
In a significant diplomatic development, Israel has presented the United States with a list of demands as conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. The document, delivered to U.S. officials, outlines Israel’s stance on security and operational freedom in the region, reflecting its concerns about Hezbollah’s presence and the potential … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a significant visit to Lebanon, becoming the first global leader to arrive in the country amid the growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Meloni’s visit comes at a critical juncture, with Italy playing a crucial role in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a peacekeeping mission caught … Read more