Lebanon
Israel’s initial dismissal of US’ ‘breakthrough’ Lebanon ceasefire deal creates confusion
Middle East
September 27, 2024
Israel’s initial dismissal of US’ ‘breakthrough’ Lebanon ceasefire deal creates confusion
CNN — Senior US officials were practically triumphant Wednesday night: The United States and a large number of its allies had nailed down…
Netanyahu dismisses reports of imminent Lebanon ceasefire and tells Israeli military to fight “with full force”
Middle East
September 26, 2024
Netanyahu dismisses reports of imminent Lebanon ceasefire and tells Israeli military to fight “with full force”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that media reports suggesting there could be an imminent ceasefire in Lebanon…
More than 70,000 people seek refuge in shelters in Lebanon, interior minister says
Middle East
September 26, 2024
More than 70,000 people seek refuge in shelters in Lebanon, interior minister says
Of the many people who have fled their homes as Israel continues its air campaign in Lebanon, more than 70,000…
Hezbollah steps up its response to Israeli attacks but its gloves are not fully off
Middle East
September 26, 2024
Hezbollah steps up its response to Israeli attacks but its gloves are not fully off
CNN — Despite pledging a “battle without limits” against Israel, Hezbollah’s response to back-to-back Israeli attacks appears to have been…
Israeli military preparing for possible Lebanon ground incursion, army chief says
Middle East
September 26, 2024
Israeli military preparing for possible Lebanon ground incursion, army chief says
CNN — Israel’s military chief told troops on Wednesday that its airstrikes in Lebanon were aiming to destroy Hezbollah’s infrastructure…
Egypt warns citizens against travel to Lebanon
Egypt
September 26, 2024
Egypt warns citizens against travel to Lebanon
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon currently, except for urgent reasons. The…
At least 10 killed as Israel launches “extensive strikes” in Lebanon
Middle East
September 25, 2024
At least 10 killed as Israel launches “extensive strikes” in Lebanon
At least 10 people were killed in Lebanon on Wednesday, officials said, as the Israeli military launched “extensive strikes” on…
Hezbollah bombards Israeli base with missiles
Middle East
September 25, 2024
Hezbollah bombards Israeli base with missiles
The Lebanese Hezbollah group bombarded the Israeli Elanya military base with several Fadi-1 missiles, Sky News reported. Hezbollah’s statement…
Hezbollah is not Hamas. Can Israel afford another all-out war?
Middle East
September 25, 2024
Hezbollah is not Hamas. Can Israel afford another all-out war?
CNN — After nearly a year of fighting in Gaza, Israel is ramping up hostilities with Hezbollah in Lebanon, with…
Israeli military says it intercepted missile from Lebanon near Tel Aviv in rare attack
Middle East
September 25, 2024
Israeli military says it intercepted missile from Lebanon near Tel Aviv in rare attack
A missile fired from Lebanon was intercepted near Israel’s economic center Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Israel’s military said, in a rare…