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US Envoy Urges Syria and Lebanon to Pursue Peace with Israel

This is Beirut, 29/06 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

With the Iran-Israel war opening up a new road for the Mideast, Syria and Lebanon need to reach peace agreements with Israel, the US special envoy to Syria said Sunday. "President (Ahmed) al-Sharaa has indicated that he doesn't hate Israel... and that he wants peace on that border. I think that will also happen with Lebanon. It's a necessity to ...

Iran Voices 'Serious Doubts' over Israel Commitment to Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 29/06 17:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Iran on Sunday said it was not convinced Israel would abide by a ceasefire that ended their 12-day war this week. The most serious escalation to date between the arch-foes erupted on June 13, when Israel launched a bombing campaign in Iran that killed top military commanders and scientists linked to its disputed nuclear program. Israel said its ...

Israeli Court Postpones Netanyahu Appearance in Corruption Trial

This is Beirut, 29/06 15:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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An Israeli court on Sunday postponed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his corruption trial after he requested a delay with the support of US President Donald Trump, in a ruling published by the premier's party. "Following the explanations given... we partially accept the request and cancel at this stage Mr. ...

Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Forces Killed 14, Including Children

This is Beirut, 29/06 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli air strikes and gunfire killed at least 14 people, including three children, in the war-stricken Palestinian territory on Sunday. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that 13 people died in air strikes at four locations around the Gaza Strip and another from Israeli fire near an aid distribution ...

Netanyahu 'Must Go', Says Former Israeli PM Bennett

This is Beirut, 29/06 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must leave office, his predecessor Naftali Bennett has said in a televised interview, refusing to say whether he intends to challenge the country's longest-serving leader in an election. In an interview with Israel's Channel 12 that aired on Saturday, former prime minister Bennett said Netanyahu "has ...

Trump Says ‘Not Going To Stand’ for Netanyahu’s Continued Prosecution

This is Beirut, 29/06 05:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States was "not going to stand" for the continued prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges. "The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to ...

Qassem Calls “Inappropriate” Weapons Debate

This is Beirut, 28/06 23:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has dismissed an upcoming cabinet debate on the issue of illegal weapons, calling the timing “inappropriate” given the current state of conflict with Israel. Speaking Saturday on the third day of Ashura commemorations, Qassem pushed back against growing calls for Hezbollah to ...

Is Arms Control Key to the Continuation of UNIFIL and the Quintet's Mission?

This is Beirut, 28/06 20:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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International pressure is mounting on Lebanon to assert full state control over arms possession. According to sources quoted by al-Hadath, this move is now seen as essential for the continuation of both the international Quintet’s role and the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon. The Quintet, which includes the United States, ...

Iran Extends Access to Airspace for Overflights after Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 28/06 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said Saturday. "In addition to the eastern half of the country's airspace being available for domestic, international and overflight operations, the airspace ...

Tehran Mourns Top Commanders Killed in Israel-Iran War

This is Beirut, 28/06 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Mourners in Tehran take part in the funeral of some 60 people, including military commanders, killed in Iran’s war with Israel. https://x.com/ThisIsBeirut_/status/1938968123975065716

Gaza: Civil Defense Reports 23 Killed in Israeli Strikes

This is Beirut, 28/06 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Gaza’s Civil Defense reported Saturday that 23 people were killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire across the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave, which has endured over 20 months of conflict. "At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured and taken to hospitals following Israeli gunfire and air raids," Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal told ...

Israeli Strike on South Lebanon Kills One

This is Beirut, 28/06 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Public Health – the latest attack despite the ceasefire. In a statement, the Ministry said that an “Israeli enemy” drone strike on a car in Kounine killed one man, according to a preliminary toll. The Israeli military did not immediately ...

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