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Politicsnaharnet18d ago

UNIFIL Convoy Halted by Israeli Troops Near Naqoura

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that a convoy carrying its force commander was halted by Israeli troops near Naqoura. This incident occurred in the border region between Lebanon and Israel.

Iran War: Global Impacts, Societal Changes, and Military Preparations
WorldReutersBBCNYT+45wsjle-mondeThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsyle-uutisetcnbcfaz+37 more1mo ago48 sources

Iran War: Global Impacts, Societal Changes, and Military Preparations

The ongoing Iran war is impacting global financial policy and fundamentally changing Israeli politics, economy, and society, with accusations of war crimes against the US and Israel, while Iran reportedly beefs up its defenses and recruits children in preparation for a ground war.

Netanyahu Orders Military to Expand Invasion of Southern Lebanon Amid Humanitarian Crisis
WorldReutersAl Jazeerafaz+10SCMPFrance 24publicoThe Independentla-vanguardiaindian-expressstraits-timesdanas+2 more1mo ago13 sources

Netanyahu Orders Military to Expand Invasion of Southern Lebanon Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its invasion of southern Lebanon, pushing troops towards the Litani River, as a humanitarian crisis deepens in the region with thousands of Lebanese trapped behind Israeli frontlines relying on aid.

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks as war with Hezbollah rages
WorldAPNYTle-monde+35Al JazeeraruvberlingskeSCMPFrance 24irozhlasla-repubblicadigi24+27 more1mo ago38 sources

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks as war with Hezbollah rages

Israel and Lebanon are reportedly set to hold talks amidst the ongoing war with Hezbollah, which has declared readiness for a prolonged conflict as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, including the destruction of a key bridge.

Israeli troops seize new positions in Lebanon, army says creating buffer zone
WorldFrance 242mo ago

Israeli troops seize new positions in Lebanon, army says creating buffer zone

Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions inside Lebanon to create a buffer zone, as the Lebanese army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. Lebanon was drawn into the regional war after an initial rocket attack on Israel by Hezbollah, which said it wanted to "avenge" the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israeli strikes. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from...

Deadly Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
WorldBBCNYTwsj+19Al JazeeraruvFrance 24orfThe Independentindex-hraktuality-skiefimerida+11 more2d ago22 sources

Deadly Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least 10 to 17 deaths, including children, despite an existing ceasefire. The attacks caused significant casualties and damage in the region.

Hostilities Continue in Lebanon Amid Displacement Crisis
WorldFrance 245d ago

Hostilities Continue in Lebanon Amid Displacement Crisis

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel has continued striking Lebanon and its troops are occupying a strip of the south, destroying homes, while Hezbollah has kept up attacks against Israeli troops, leading to 1.2 million displaced people.

IDF Chief Condemns Soldiers' Looting and Vandalism in Lebanon
Worldindex-hrhaaretzstraits-times+3jerusalem-postnaftemporikinaharnet6d ago6 sources

IDF Chief Condemns Soldiers' Looting and Vandalism in Lebanon

The Israeli army chief strongly condemned instances of looting and vandalism by soldiers in Lebanon, stating that such actions are unacceptable and a "moral stain." The IDF is investigating reports of soldiers stealing property.

Sanctioned Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade
WorldAPReutersBBC+92bloombergNYTwsjle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+84 more20d ago95 sources

Sanctioned Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade

A Chinese oil tanker, subject to US sanctions, successfully traversed the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly breaching the US-imposed blockade. This incident has sparked debate over the blockade's effectiveness and legality, drawing criticism from Iran.

Netanyahu U-turn After Israel Bans, Then Reverses, Cardinal's Holy Sepulchre Access
PoliticsReutersle-mondewapo+48Al JazeeraFox Newsnzzukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladetberlingskele-figaro+40 more1mo ago51 sources

Netanyahu U-turn After Israel Bans, Then Reverses, Cardinal's Holy Sepulchre Access

Israel initially blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking international outcry and prompting Washington to express concern. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later reversed the ban, though the Vatican expressed dissatisfaction over the restricted access.

Oil Prices Rise Above $115, Asia Stocks Slide as Iran War Escalates
BusinessbloombergNYTle-monde+68Al Jazeerayle-uutisettagesschaufazberlingskeDWle-figarolsm-lv+60 more1mo ago71 sources

Oil Prices Rise Above $115, Asia Stocks Slide as Iran War Escalates

Global oil prices jumped above $115 a barrel and Asian stocks fell sharply as the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, following earlier surges after Yemeni Houthis attacked Israel and widened the conflict.

Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Family of Four in West Bank, Two Brothers Survive
WorldAPBBCThe Guardian+17Al Jazeeradr-dkyle-uutisetaftonbladetDWorfhindula-vanguardia+9 more1mo ago20 sources

Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Family of Four in West Bank, Two Brothers Survive

Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian family of four, including two children, in Tammun. Two brothers are reported to be the only survivors of the attack, which occurred amidst a surge of deadly violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers in the region.

Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+85NYTeconomistwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+77 more17d ago88 sources

Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which has been announced by former President Trump and welcomed by various international leaders. Despite the truce, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the army would remain in southern Lebanon.

Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says
PoliticsReutersBBCNYT+15Al Jazeeradr-dkle-figaroFrance 24delfi-ltindex-hrn1-serbiaaktuality-sk+7 more1mo ago18 sources

Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the effective annexation of southern Lebanon, advocating for a 'new border' and occupation. This is reinforced by Defense Minister Israel Katz, who suggested Israeli troops might remain in parts of Lebanon even after fighting subsides, aiming to control a security zone where displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return until northern Israel is safe.

No proof of any Singaporean fighting for Israel in Gaza, government says
PoliticsSCMP2mo ago

No proof of any Singaporean fighting for Israel in Gaza, government says

Singapore has no substantiated information that any Singaporean is or was fighting as part of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) during the war in Gaza, its Ministry of Home Affairs has said, after several media reports claimed two passport holders from the city state were among 200 Southeast Asians who had fought with Israeli troops. Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera reported on Sunday, citing information obtained by Israeli non-governmental organisation Hatzlacha under Israel’s Freedom of Information...