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Ali al-Taher ridge emerges as flashpoint in Israel-Hezbollah war

The Ali al-Taher ridge is a key battleground in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Hezbollah is believed to have built underground facilities within the strategically important ridge. Israel considers the ridge a primary operational focus and a buffer zone. Capturing the ridge could be a significant political prize for Israel's government. The…

The Economic Times

UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol south Lebanon, caught between Israel and Hezbollah

Since this spring, about 6 percent of Lebanon has been occupied by the Israeli army. On the ground, around 600 French soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continue to patrol the zone. The delicate peacekeeping mission documents violations of UN resolutions by both Israel and Hezbollah,…

France 24

A Hezbollah hideout stuffed with cash? Nope, this video was AI-generated

A number of pro-Israel social media accounts have shared a video they claim shows wads of cash and stacks of gold bars in a cache belonging to a deceased Hezbollah leader. There's only one issue: the footage was created using AI. The original video was shared by an Egyptian satirical…

France 24

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School starts soon in Lebanon but thousands still shelter in them during war

Families sheltering in a school in Lebanon's city of Tyre are some of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the latest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

The Independent UK

Hezbollah chief again rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, refuses 'surrender'

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has rejected the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calling it illegitimate and a threat to Lebanese sovereignty. In a televised address, he opposed provisions requiring Hezbollah’s disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment in southern Lebanon, while vowing the Iran-backed group would not surrender.

The Economic Times

In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al-Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities

Syria’s delisting as a state sponsor of terrorism was a long time coming.

The Conversation

After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

Six months after its start, the US war with Iran shows no clear end in sight. Original objectives have shifted, and some key goals remain unfulfilled. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, has been largely closed since the war began. While US forces achieved tactical successes, Iran's nuclear…

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Gulf between Hezbollah and Lebanese state grows wider as Israeli occupation continues

People in south of country rely on group’s longstanding social welfare system that cash-strapped state fails to provide

The Guardian - UK

The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?

Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's future military and political order. Israel views Turkish-backed Syrian military as a strategic threat to its security. Turkey sees Israeli actions as an attempt to limit its regional influence. The possibility…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran not ready to make ‘right deal’ after threatening ‘Economic D-Day’

‘The whole world acknowleges our victory,’ said Masoud Pezeshkian as the US threatened to impose the ‘toughest sanctions in history’

The Independent UK

US places sanctions on 10 people over alleged Hezbollah cash-smuggling ring

Courier network carried millions of dollars in cash to Lebanon on commercial flights, treasury department says

The Guardian - US

"Yes, I'm with … Hamas and Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad but up to a Point" Visiting Prof's Suit Against Columbia Dismissed

"Professor Abdou provides no authority which stands for the proposition that expressing disapproval of a foreign terrorist organization in a Congressional hearing amounts to discrimination or creates a hostile work environment ...."

Reason

Vatican says 'serious concerns' over Israel-Lebanon deal implementation

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican expressed "serious concerns" Thursday about problems implementing a US-brokered deal between Israel and Lebanon, following a meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

Bangkok Post

Canadian official condemns Israel’s 'unlawful invasion' and announces new aid to Lebanon

A Canadian official has condemned what he called Israel’s “unlawful invasion” of Lebanon

The Independent UK

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'Don't let them win': Netanyahu's party puts Zohran Mamdani alongside Iran, Hezbollah leaders on billboard

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's party placed Mayor Mamdani's image on a billboard. This billboard featured Mamdani alongside leaders hostile to Israel's interests. Netanyahu is campaigning for re-election amid political challenges in Israel. He has increasingly used Mamdani's criticism as campaign messaging. The exchange occurs while Gaza ceasefire efforts remain stalled.

The Guardian - AU

NSW judge says anti-Israel graffiti case went ‘haywire’ when vandalism was labelled antisemitic

Mohommed Farhat spray-painted slogans and torched a car in Woollahra. He pleaded guilty but supreme court judge says case appears to be a ‘miscarriage of justice’

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu party campaign billboard likens Mamdani to leaders of Iran and Hezbollah

Likud’s depiction of Zohran Mamdani is latest move in spat between Israel’s prime minister and New York City mayor

The Independent UK

Netanyahu puts NYC mayor Mamdani alongside Iran’s Ayatollah on enemies poster

‘Don’t let them win’ read the campaign message, showing the New York mayor alongside Hezbollah and Iranian leaders

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US top Middle East commander visits deployed aircraft carrier, and other Mideast news

Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, has visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea

France 24

Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south and the Iran-backed militant group…

The Economic Times

"Hezbollah using its own civilians as human shields": Netanyahu on several killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon

Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire after soldiers were injured. Israel's military responded by striking a Hezbollah headquarters in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah, in turn, accused Israel of aggressive escalation and targeting civilians. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated civilians were not the intended targets. Both sides exchanged…

Euronews

Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message' on negotiations, says Lebanese president

In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah warned that the latest Israeli attacks would "be met with an appropriate response."

The Guardian - UK

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce

Rescue services search for survivors and bodies after airstrikes hit homes in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani

Radio France Internationale

Nine killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as tensions test peace framework

At least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s state news agency, in some of the deadliest attacks since Beirut agreed to a US-mediated framework aimed at ending the latest round of fighting.

The Economic Times

Israeli strikes kill nine in south Lebanon, state news reports

Israeli warplanes killed nine people in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Seven died when a house in Ansar was struck, and two others died in Deir El Zahrani. These attacks are among the deadliest since a U.S.-mediated peace framework was agreed. Israel stated it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in response to actions…

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