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Smoke billows over southern Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces
DISPUTES

Trump could weaken Biden’s efforts to persuade Israel and regional players to resolve conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon

The Biden administration is set to make a final effort to secure difficult agreements aimed at resolving the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. However, the potential election of Donald Trump may diminish Washington’s ability to influence Israel and other regional stakeholders before he assumes office. Senior U.S. officials, who have been actively engaged in peace talks across the Middle East for several months, are now … Continue reading Trump could weaken Biden’s efforts to persuade Israel and regional players to resolve conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon

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Blinken meets with Qatari officials to address Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting on Thursday with Qatar’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as part of his regional tour aimed at addressing the ongoing conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. On the same day, Blinken is scheduled to meet with Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed Al Thani, prior to engaging in discussions with Arab officials in London … Continue reading Blinken meets with Qatari officials to address Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

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Blinken urges an end to the Middle East conflict amid Israeli airstrikes on a historic Lebanese port city

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Israel and the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah on Wednesday. However, significant Israeli airstrikes on the historic Lebanese port city of Tyre indicated that no pause in the conflict was forthcoming. Israel commenced its bombardment of the UNESCO World Heritage site approximately three hours after issuing an online directive for residents … Continue reading Blinken urges an end to the Middle East conflict amid Israeli airstrikes on a historic Lebanese port city

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Israel claims 3 Hezbollah commanders and 70 fighters killed over last 48 hours

Israel‘s military announced that it has eliminated three commanders of Hezbollah and approximately 70 fighters in southern Lebanon over the last 48 hours. This follows the confirmation of the death of Hashem Safieddine, who was considered the potential successor to the group’s leader. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated, “In southern Lebanon, our troops are engaged in limited, localized, and targeted operations against Hezbollah’s terrorist … Continue reading Israel claims 3 Hezbollah commanders and 70 fighters killed over last 48 hours

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Wang emphasizes China’s position as a mediator and advocates for a ceasefire in the Middle East

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aimed to enhance his nation’s image as a global peacemaker during the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. He called for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and highlighted Beijing’s diplomatic initiatives regarding Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. Wang’s remarks followed Israel’s airstrike in Beirut that killed the leader of Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned group, escalating concerns about a broader … Continue reading Wang emphasizes China’s position as a mediator and advocates for a ceasefire in the Middle East

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Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah command center in Beirut

A series of airstrikes targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs early Saturday as Israel intensified its offensive against Hezbollah, following a significant attack on the command center of the Iran-aligned group, which seemingly aimed at leader Hassan Nasrallah. Witnesses reported hearing over 20 airstrikes before dawn. In response to the violence, thousands of Lebanese fled their homes in the southern suburbs, gathering in public squares, parks, and … Continue reading Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah command center in Beirut

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Israeli airstrikes targeted Lebanon again as Hezbollah directs its efforts towards Tel Aviv

Israel expanded its airstrikes in Lebanon on Wednesday and intercepted a missile that Hezbollah claimed to have launched at the Mossad intelligence agency near Tel Aviv, escalating tensions between the two adversaries. Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, asserted that it aimed at the Mossad headquarters with what it referred to as a ballistic missile, marking the first significant threat to Tel Aviv in nearly … Continue reading Israeli airstrikes targeted Lebanon again as Hezbollah directs its efforts towards Tel Aviv

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Russian TV is involved in overseas intelligence operations, US Secretary of State alleges

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Friday that nations should regard the operations of the Russian state broadcaster RT as akin to covert intelligence activities, as he announced new sanctions targeting alleged Russian influence campaigns abroad. Last week, the United States charged two RT employees with money laundering and imposed sanctions on Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan, citing a scheme to engage an American firm … Continue reading Russian TV is involved in overseas intelligence operations, US Secretary of State alleges

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