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Israel has warned that it will increase its airstrikes on Gaza if Hamas continues to launch rocket attacks. On the first day of the New Year, Palestinian rescuers reported numerous casualties from Israeli strikes, which have been focused on northern Gaza where the Israeli military is conducting a major operation.
Israeli Strikes Claim Three Lives in South Lebanon
Lebanon's health ministry reported that three people were killed on Sunday in separate Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, while Israel confirmed it was targeting Hezbollah positions in the region. According to the ministry, the fatalities occurred in three different villages in the south. On the same day, Hezbollah announced the deaths of two of its
Hochstein Arrives in Beirut Amid Shaky Truce Deal
1 day ago · U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut on Monday amid a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel, which began on November 27. On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that no agreement would be reached unless Hezbollah withdrew beyond the Litani River. Meanwhile, Hezbollah’s new leader, Sheikh Naim …
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Dec 29, 2024 · The five-party committee responsible for overseeing the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire held its second meeting on Wednesday. Sources informed al-Akhbar newspaper that the Israeli side did not provide a specific timeline for a complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon and did not commit to stopping ceasefire violations.
Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon-Syria Border Crossings Spark Major ...
On Sunday, refugees fleeing from Lebanon to Syria used a narrow makeshift bridge in Syria’s Qusair area, Homs province, after Israel’s recent strike disabled the official border crossing two days prior. The two countries share a 375-kilometer border, with only three functional crossings remaining. In recent weeks, Israeli airstrikes have struck Lebanon’s Matraba crossing in
Thousands Displaced in East Lebanon as Israeli Strikes Intensify
In the Christian town of Deir al-Ahmar, Hassan Noun has set up a tent in a church courtyard, seeking refuge after escaping Israeli airstrikes in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon. "We need proper shelter," he said, expressing concern over the approaching winter, "the children need a place safe from the rain and snow." Noun and his family
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Nov 20, 2024 · Hezbollah announced that its leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, is set to deliver a speech on Wednesday. This comes a day after a previously scheduled address was canceled and as U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein continues efforts in Beirut to mediate an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Dec 6, 2024 · After a surprise rebel advance in Syria, Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow, receiving asylum from Russia, his long-time ally. The rebels’ rapid success in capturing Damascus marked the end of Assad’s 50-year regime, which had been …