Israel Keeps Up Attacks in Gaza Despite Truce
In the latest strikes, the Israeli military killed at least nine people, according to the Gaza health ministry. Israel says militants were threatening its forces.
Lebanon
Israel frees four Lebanese captives, agrees to join border negotiations
Lebanon announced it has received four hostages taken by Israel during its war with Hezbollah, as Tel Aviv said it has agreed to engage in talks to demarcate its border with Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talks on Border, Long a Source of Tension
Officials say negotiations would also include the future of Israeli military outposts in Lebanon and of Lebanese prisoners still held in Israel.
1 killed, another injured in Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Despite an ongoing ceasefire, an Israeli air strike on Lebanon killed one person and injured another in a vehicle in the southern city of Bint Jbeil on Saturday, according to official media reports.
‘Release Hostages Or It Is Over For You’: Donald Trump Gives ‘Last Warning’ To Hamas
US President Donald Trump has issued what he described as a "final warning" to Hamas, urging the militant group to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza. This ultimatum came shortly after the White House confirmed that it was engaging in direct negotiations with Hamas, marking a significant departure from the long-standing US policy of avoiding direct interactions with groups classified
Investigation reveals Israeli soldiers selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon
Israeli soldiers have been selling looted valuables from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, a new investigation has disclosed.
US approves $95mn in aid to Lebanon’s military
The administration of President Donald Trump has approved a waiver for $95m in military assistance to Lebanon in a sign that it sees it’s making progress against Hezbollah.
US unfreezes $95M in military aid to Lebanese Armed Forces
“The Department approved an exception to expend the $95 million of FMF recently reprogrammed to Lebanon. We are working with our DoD colleagues to move forward with the implementation of these funds,” a State Department Spokesperson told Breaking Defe…
Saudi crown prince, Lebanese president hold meeting in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held official talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Riyadh.
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote in parliament
Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in parliament, following a speech by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promising to push for economic reforms and to start negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).