Tag: Middle East

DISPUTES

U.S. envoy to meet with Lebanese officials to discuss the ceasefire

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is scheduled to meet with Lebanese officials in Beirut on Monday to discuss the conditions necessary for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, according to two sources who spoke to Reuters. This meeting comes as Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Hezbollah assets overnight. Hochstein is expected to advocate for de-escalation following a year of conflict … Continue reading U.S. envoy to meet with Lebanese officials to discuss the ceasefire

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Israeli airstrikes targeted northern Gaza, resulting in at least 73 fatalities

Israel conducted airstrikes on what it identified as Hezbollah weapon facilities in southern Beirut on Saturday, following rocket fire from the Lebanese group into northern Israel. A spokesperson also reported that a drone was launched towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vacation residence. Netanyahu was not present at the location during the incident, and it remains uncertain whether the building sustained any damage. He characterized the … Continue reading Israeli airstrikes targeted northern Gaza, resulting in at least 73 fatalities

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Netanyahu’s commitment to war in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes for ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s commitment to continue Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could lead to a resolution of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has been escalating for over a year. In response, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah pledged to intensify its confrontations with Israel, while Iran asserted that the … Continue reading Netanyahu’s commitment to war in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes for ceasefire

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Hamas sources say Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in Israeli operation

Hamas sources indicate that Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli police have stated that they are conducting DNA tests to verify whether Sinwar has indeed been killed. A joint statement from the Israel Police Spokesperson’s Unit and the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reads: “In light of recent reports regarding the potential identification of Yahya Sinwar’s death, the Israel Police, … Continue reading Hamas sources say Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in Israeli operation

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DIPLOMACY

What key issues are on the agenda for the EU summit?

Migration will be a central focus at the EU summit on Thursday, with Poland advocating for a unified EU response to the use of migrants as a tool by Russia and Belarus against the EU and other nations. Polish officials are pressing for stricter regulations regarding the repatriation of irregular arrivals, according to diplomats. Additional agenda items include reaffirming leaders’ steadfast support for Ukraine in … Continue reading What key issues are on the agenda for the EU summit?

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Biden ready to use U.S. military support for Israel as both an incentive and a deterrent

In the closing months of his presidency, Joe Biden is demonstrating a renewed readiness to leverage U.S. military support for Israel as both an incentive and a deterrent in its critical standoff with Iran and Iran-aligned militant factions. However, experts express uncertainty about whether this strategy will effectively meet Biden’s objectives, which include averting a wider regional conflict and compelling Israel to address the worsening … Continue reading Biden ready to use U.S. military support for Israel as both an incentive and a deterrent

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A machinery clears rubble at a site of an Israeli strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut, Lebanon.
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U.S. says it oppose Israeli air strikes in Beirut

The United States, Israel‘s primary ally, expressed its opposition on Tuesday regarding the extent of the recent air strikes in Beirut, which have contributed to a rising death toll and heightened concerns about a potential escalation involving Iran. According to the U.N. refugee agency, Israeli military evacuation orders are impacting over a quarter of Lebanon, following Israel’s incursions into the southern region aimed at countering … Continue reading U.S. says it oppose Israeli air strikes in Beirut

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Lebanese army soldier stands near destroyed vehicles at a site damaged by an Israeli air strike in the Christian-majority region of Aitou in north Lebanon.
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Hezbollah says it intends to cause “pain” to Israel but also advocates ceasefire

Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, stated on Tuesday that the Iran-supported organization intends to cause “pain” to Israel, while simultaneously advocating for a ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon. Israel has intensified its military actions against Hezbollah following incursions into the area, which included the killing of key Hezbollah figures, notably veteran secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah last month, marking a significant setback for the group. … Continue reading Hezbollah says it intends to cause “pain” to Israel but also advocates ceasefire

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Israeli forces clearing landmines and constructing new barriers in Golan Heights

Israel appears to be preparing to intensify its ground operations against Hezbollah while enhancing its defensive measures. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have been clearing landmines and constructing new barriers along the border between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and a demilitarized zone adjacent to Syria, according to security sources and analysts. This development implies that Israel may be planning to launch strikes against Hezbollah from … Continue reading Israeli forces clearing landmines and constructing new barriers in Golan Heights

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Iran warns it is capable of targeting U.S. bases and naval vessels

Brigadier-General Ebrahim Jabbari, an advisor to the chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has stated that any military assistance from the United States to Israel in the event of an attack on Iran will result in retaliation. “The Americans must understand that if they choose to enter the battlefield against Islamic Iran, our weapons will be capable of targeting their bases, interests, and … Continue reading Iran warns it is capable of targeting U.S. bases and naval vessels

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