‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says Iranian forces seize two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
Lebanese President Says Contacts With Israel Are Ongoing To Extend Ceasefire Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said contacts are ongoing with Israel to extend the ceasefire between the countries. International Business Times · Apr 22
The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold The Independent UK · Apr 22
Trump has exposed the limits of his own power ANALYSIS: The US and Israel have been weakened by the use of their massive military power – world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains why this matters The Independent UK · Apr 22
Macron urges Israel to withdraw from Lebanon as Salam calls for €500m in aid French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Paris late on Tuesday, with both leaders using the meeting to push for stability in southern Lebanon and to rally support for a country reeling from weeks of war. Radio France Internationale · Apr 22
Erdogan says Iran war ‘starting to weaken Europe’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 22
Photos show funerals in Lebanon for Hezbollah fighters, civilians killed before ceasefire Funerals in southern Lebanon are burying fighters from the militant Hezbollah group, Lebanese civilians and paramedics killed in Israeli strikes before the latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took effect. The Independent UK · Apr 21
Israeli army jails two soldiers for smashing head of Jesus statue in southern Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said on Monday he was "stunned and saddened to learn that an IDF soldier damaged a Catholic religious icon in southern Lebanon." Euronews · Apr 21
US military ‘raring to go’ if Iran talks fail, says Donald Trump Negotiations hang in the balance amid the ongoing tense stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz that continues to disrupt shipping. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Sanction Immigration Lawyer in First Test of Trump Order Targeting 'Frivolous' Lawsuits The Justice Department had sought "substantial" monetary penalties in case against an attorney accused of filing meritless claims in a case that briefly delayed a deportation Latin Times · Apr 21
IDF soldier jailed for smashing Jesus statue with an axe in Lebanon Six additional soldiers could be punished for failing to stop the incident or report it The Independent UK · Apr 21
Suspect in Panama's Deadliest Terror Attack Extradited From Venezuela in Hezbollah Case Long Pursued by U.S. he case stems from the 1994 bombing of Alas Chiricanas Flight 901, which killed all 21 people on board, most of them members of Panama's Jewish community Latin Times · Apr 21
‘All religions flourish in our land’: Netanyahu bolts to social media as soon as the IDF desecrates a Jesus statue A PR response to a horrifying act of hate. We Got This Covered · Apr 21
France's president to welcome Lebanon's PM amid fragile ceasefire and tensions with Israel The visit highlights France's efforts to back the Lebanese state even as its diplomatic standing with Israel weakens. Euronews · Apr 21
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Macron to press Lebanon ceasefire and sovereignty in Paris talks French President Emmanuel Macron is to reaffirm France’s commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon and support for the country's territorial integrity
Euronews · Apr 20 Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier for vandalising Jesus statue in southern Lebanon Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ that was carried out by an IDF soldier in a southern Lebanese village.
The Conversation · Apr 20 Israel’s onslaught against Lebanon may strengthen Hezbollah – just when it’s at its weakest As the tentative ceasefire in Lebanon holds, people are returning to their homes in the south to find widespread destruction. Whole villages laid waste, roads and bridges ruined, hospitals and other civic infrastructure flattened. And the Israeli army still very much in evidence in many areas.
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 Is Insulting Christ the New Norm? Palestinians Slam Israeli Soldier Smashing Jesus Statue in Lebanon A photograph showing an Israeli soldier vandalising a statue of Jesus in Lebanon has sparked outrage and scrutiny over military conduct, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
Reason · Apr 20 Troubling News for Jews from the Michigan Democratic Party Weeks after a Hezbollah-linked terrorist tried to murder dozens of Jewish children, the party nominates a Hezbollah sympathizer over an incumbent targeted because he's Jewish
Latin Times · Apr 20 Israeli Army Confirms Photo of Soldier Damaging Jesus in the Cross Statue in Southern Lebanon is real, investigation underway Israel's military said Sunday that a widely circulated photograph showing one of its soldiers damaging a Christian symbol in southern Lebanon was authentic, a confirmation that landed with particular force with Christian communities.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 The Latest: US Navy seizure of Iranian ship cats doubt on fresh ceasefire talks in Pakistan President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to circumvent its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz
International Business Times UK · Apr 19 Israeli Soldier Photographed Smashing Head of Jesus Christ Statue, IDF Now Investigating Viral Photo A viral image allegedly showing an Israeli soldier vandalizing a Jesus statue in Lebanon has sparked outrage. The IDF is investigating the photo's authenticity amid ongoing regional tensions.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19 Bittersweet emotions as Lebanese return south to scenes of destruction Determined to see their homes, displaced residents use shaky ceasefire to journey to their villages – but the mood turns sombre when they arrive
The Times of India · Apr 19 'Whether people like Israel or not ... ': Trump hails 'great ally' of US for 'knowing how to win' US President Donald Trump lauded Israel as a "great ally," highlighting its courage and loyalty amidst escalating Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, Iran's parliamentary speaker indicated ongoing, yet incomplete, negotiations with the US. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with clashes persisting despite a fragile truce and concerns over the…
International Business Times UK · Apr 18 Israel–Hezbollah CEASEFIRE OFFICIALLY BROKEN? IDF Conducted Precise Strikes Against Terrorists, Reports Reports indicate the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire has collapsed, with cross-border strikes and maritime tensions involving Iran raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict.