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Israel strike on south Lebanon kills one
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed one person. The incident occurred despite a six-month-old ceasefire. Lebanese media reported the death. Israel claimed it targeted a Hezbollah militant. The strike raises concerns about the fragile truce. It also highlights ongoing tensions in the region. The ceasefire aimed to halt hostilities. Both sides agreed to certain conditions. The situation remains tense.
Trump vowed to ease sanctions on Syria. How quickly that happens is up for debate
President Trump's intention to lift Syrian sanctions has sparked internal debate regarding the pace and conditions. The administration is weighing a swift removal against a phased approach tied to demands like dismantling militant groups and normalizing relations with Israel.
Israel says killed Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon
Israeli military reported killing a Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon, claiming he was involved in re-establishing terrorist infrastructure, despite a November ceasefire. Lebanese authorities reported one dead in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in the Tyre district. Lebanon's Prime Minister denounced Israel's ongoing violations of Lebanese sovereignty and occupation of positions in the south at an Arab summit.
Israel hits Yemen's main airport in airstrike against Houthis
Israeli military escalated its response to Houthi attacks by striking Yemen's Sanaa airport, following a missile launch near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. The airstrikes, which reportedly killed three, aimed to disable Houthi infrastructure and halt weapon transfers. Consequently, all flights to and from Sanaa airport have been suspended due to extensive damage.
Inside Trump's high stakes nuclear gamble with Iran
President Trump's unexpected shift to diplomacy with Iran has surprised Prime Minister Netanyahu, who sought U.S. backing for military action. Negotiations aim to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief, potentially through a revised JCPOA. Key sticking points include uranium enrichment levels, missile programs, and guarantees against future U.S.
Hezbollah 'will not let anyone disarm' it, says chief
Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, asserted the group's refusal to disarm, defying Washington's pressure on Beirut. This statement follows a period of weakened standing for Hezbollah due to hostilities with Israel, including the loss of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Qassem indicated a willingness to discuss a defense strategy, contingent on Israel's withdrawal from south Lebanon and a cessation of aggression.
Facing calls to disarm, Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws, senior official says
Hezbollah signals openness to disarmament talks with the Lebanese president, contingent on Israel's withdrawal from disputed southern territories and cessation of strikes. This shift reflects the altered regional power dynamics following the 2024 conflict with Israel and the toppling of Assad in Syria.
Israel military says targeted Hezbollah operative in Beirut strike
Israel's military said Tuesday it carried out a strike on a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut targeting a Hezbollah operative, the second such strike since a November ceasefire. Israel has continued to carry out strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon in the months since the ceasefire, hitting what it says are Hezbollah military targets that violated the agreement.
Israel strikes Lebanon in response to cross-border rocket fire
Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon after Israel intercepted rockets fired from across the border, threatening the truce with Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied involvement, and two people were killed in Lebanon. UNIFIL expressed alarm over the escalating border violence and emphasized the importance of stability in the region.
Where was Hassan Nasrallah killed? Aide details the shocking details of Hezbollah leader’s death
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2023, in an underground war operations room in Beirut. The attack, which also claimed five other lives, led to a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah. While a ceasefire was brokered by the US in late November, tensions persist, with Hezbollah threatening further strikes if Israeli forces fail to withdraw from southern Lebanon by the end of January.
Battered by war, divisions, Lebanon faces long list of challenges after ceasefire deal
After a US-brokered ceasefire brought temporary relief to Lebanon, the country faces enormous challenges. The ceasefire ended a year of war with Hezbollah, allowing displaced people to return, but leaving behind widespread destruction, with an estimated $8.5 billion in damages. Questions remain about who will fund reconstruction, whether Hezbollah will comply with disarmament terms, and how Lebanon’s fragile political situation will handle these new tensions.
Battered by war and divisions, Lebanon faces a long list of challenges after ceasefire deal
Lebanon wakes up to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire after fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, bringing a temporary respite. Challenges remain with extensive destruction, a need for reconstruction funds, and ensuring Hezbollah's compliance. Amid political instability and tensions, Lebanon's crippled economy and military require substantial support for recovery.
Israel strikes 200 Hezbollah targets; northern Gaza raids continue
Israeli airstrikes targeted over 200 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon. IDF troops conducted raids against Hamas in northern Gaza, killing terrorists and dismantling infrastructure. Hezbollah attacks have displaced over 68,000 northern Israeli residents. Hamas has held hostages since the October 7 attacks, with over 30 considered dead.
US officials believe Israel will target military and energy sites in Iran: Report
Israel is planning a response to Iran's recent attack by targeting military and energy infrastructure. This comes amid ongoing conflicts with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The situation has raised concerns about a potential larger conflict involving the United States and Iran in the Middle East.
Israel sends more soldiers into Lebanon as strikes hit Beirut and Damascus
Israel begins an intensified offensive in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds and key leaders. Israeli airstrikes extend to Syria's Damascus, aiming at a Hezbollah official. Escalations evoke concerns of a broader Middle East conflict, with casualties mounting in Lebanon and Gaza.
Year after Hamas attack, no end to Israel's wrath on Gaza
Hamas' smaller ally Islamic Jihad said it hit Sderot, Nir Am and other Israeli towns near Gaza with rockets. The Israeli military said it intercepted five rockets fired from Gaza. Hamas-led militants stormed through Israeli towns and kibbutz villages near the border on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 as hostages, according to Israeli tallies.
Lebanon under siege, 26 dead in Gaza as Israel doubles down
Israel is in a multi-front war with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The military is conducting intense aerial and ground operations. Prime Minister Netanyahu's government is also considering a response to Iran's recent ballistic missile attack. Security forces are on high alert for potential terror attacks from Iranian proxies.
"It will be year of total victory": Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu wishes people on Jewish new year
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has wished a 'Happy New Year' and asserted that Israel is in the midst of war against Iran's axis of evil. Netanyahu condemned Iran's missile strikes and the situation in West Asia, while the IDF reported destruction of over 150 terrorist sites, including Hezbollah's facilities.
After decimating Hamas and Hezbollah, will Israel's Netanyahu go for a regime change operation in Iran? That could well be possible
He emphasized that Iran’s population, with a rich history and a promising future, should not let a minority of extremist rulers destroy their dreams.
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