At least 26 people were killed and 19 others wounded on Saturday afternoon in a series of airstrikes launched by Israeli warplanes on towns and villages in eastern and southern Lebanon, according…
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Israel ‘widening and intensifying our ground maneuvers’ in Lebanon
Israel’s Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said on Wednesday the military must ready itself for continued combat in Lebanon, including possible expansion of its ground operations. “While diplomatic efforts are underway to…
UNICEF calls for immediate and long-lasting ceasefire in Lebanon
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Monday called for an immediate and long-lasting ceasefire in Lebanon to enable children to return to their education. “The negative impact of the…
Israeli airstrikes target Syrian capital Damascus
Israeli airstrikes targeted areas near the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday evening. “The Israeli enemy launched an aerial attack from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting several civilian sites south…
Egypt and US discuss ceasefires in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed on Sunday efforts toward ceasefires in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. During a phone conversation, the two diplomats discussed…
US sends warships, fighter jets and bombers to the Middle East
The United States is sending additional military assets including warships, fighter jets and bombers to the Middle East, said the Defense Department on Friday. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “ordered the deployment…
UN’s fear over Lebanon’s heritage sites
The United Nations Human Rights Office voiced concern on Friday regarding the severe civilian impact of Israeli military operations in Lebanon, with a focus on damage to religious and cultural landmarks. According…
Threat to Lebanon’s cultural and historical archaeological sites amid attacks
The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants announced on Thursday that the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to UNESCO is continuing its efforts to protect Lebanon’s cultural and historical archaeological sites amid…
UNRWA: Israel demolishes office of the UN agency for Palestine refugees
The Israeli army on Thursday demolished an office of the UN agency for Palestine refugees in the Nur Shams camp, east of Tulkarm city in the northern West Bank. Nihad al-Shawish, head…
Iran commemorates Hashem Safieddine, head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council
Iran on Thursday held a ceremony in Tehran to commemorate Hashem Safieddine, head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut earlier this month. The ceremony, during…