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Netanyahu Asserts Ceasefire with Hezbollah Is Not the End of the War

This is Beirut, 2024-12-03 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized on Tuesday that while a ceasefire with Hezbollah is currently in place along the Lebanese border, it does not mark the conclusion of hostilities. Speaking during a press briefing, Netanyahu stressed that Israel remains vigilant and prepared to act against any breach of the truce. “We are ...

The Middle East Turns the Page on 1967

Johnny Kortbawi, 2024-12-03 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The current developments in the region are a direct result of the political, social and economic repercussions stemming from a pivotal moment in the history of the region — the 1967 war. During this conflict, Nasser and the Arab states suffered significant territorial losses in Egypt and Jordan, with the capture of Jerusalem being the most ...

UN Secretary-General "Alarmed" by Syria Fighting

This is Beirut, 2024-12-03 10:48 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he was "alarmed" by the escalation of violence in Syria and called for an immediate end to fighting that his organization says has displaced nearly 50,000 people. "All parties must do their utmost to protect civilians and civilian objects, including by allowing safe passage to civilians who are ...

Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least Ten, US Confirms ‘Ceasefire Holding’

This is Beirut, 2024-12-03 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army initiated a heavy deployment in and around the city of Tyre on Tuesday afternoon. This move comes as part of the military’s redeployment efforts in the region, particularly targeting border villages to ensure security amid renewed tensions between Hezbollah and Israel since the ceasefire agreement came into effect. Troops ...

Syria: A Confounding Chessboard of Escalating Tensions

Mario Chartouni, 2024-12-03 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The situation in Syria is marked by an escalation of tensions, with major clashes on multiple fronts and increased international intervention. From US airstrikes to reinforcements arriving from Iraq and statements from Tehran, the chaos continues to deepen, painting an increasingly complex picture of the ongoing conflict. US strikes on ...

Iraqi Armed Group Calls on Baghdad to Deploy in Support of Assad

This is Beirut, 2024-12-03 09:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iraq's powerful Iran-aligned Kataeb Hezbollah armed group has called on Baghdad to send troops to Syria to support the Damascus government against a rebel offensive. Kataeb Hezbollah, or Hezbollah Brigades, made the appeal in a statement shared on pro-Iranian Telegram channels late Monday. Excerpts were also posted on its official website. The ...

Changes in Lebanon and Syria Redefine Regional Dynamics

Philippe Abi-Akl, 2024-12-03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Regional developments are unfolding at an unprecedented pace. From Lebanon to Syria, a surge of violence is sweeping through the region, igniting multiple fronts targeting Iran’s proxies in its self-declared spheres of influence. Iraq risks being drawn in unless it distances itself and aligns with a broader international effort that appears ...

As Ceasefire Falters, Lebanon Urges Quick Action on Monitoring Committee

Bassam Abou Zeid, 2024-12-02 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The ceasefire in southern Lebanon is faltering, raising concerns among local, regional, and international key players about its potential collapse. In response, many of these parties rushed to initiate a series of contacts aimed at stabilizing the situation. However, their efforts have so far proven unsuccessful. Hezbollah retaliated against what ...

Hezbollah Fires "Warning" Missiles at Israel Further Denting Fragile Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a new security development, and for the first time since the ceasefire took effect, Israeli media reported Monday the first violation of the ceasefire agreement from the Lebanese side. It indicated that two rockets were launched from Lebanon toward Mount Dov landing in an open area, with reports of two explosions heard near the Rweissat ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills State Security Officer

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The General Directorate of State Security declared that an Israeli drone targeted State Security personnel, killing Corporal Mahdi Khreis of the Nabatieh Regional Directorate while he was on duty. The attack, described as a blatant violation of the Armistice Agreement, was carried out with a guided missile. The Directorate condemned the assault ...

Mikati and Qatari Ambassador Discuss Humanitarian Aid Efforts

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail on Monday to discuss the ongoing Qatari humanitarian aid efforts in Lebanon. The ambassador reported that 21 C-17 aircraft have landed in Lebanon to date, each delivering approximately 113 tons of aid, with 80% of ...

Hochstein Warns Israel Over Alleged Ceasefire Breaches in Lebanon