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Israel Resumes Airstrikes on Lebanon Following Historic First Direct Talks in Decades
Dec 05, 2025 04:15 am CST
Israel launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons facilities, just one day after historic first direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives. Despite a 2024 ceasefire agreement, tensions remain high as both sides navigate complex diplomatic waters while military actions continue. President Joseph Aoun announced further negotiations will begin December 19, though officials emphasize these discussions focus only on implementing the truce, not broader peace talks.
Saudi Arabia's Emerging Role in Mediating US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations Amid Regional Tensions
Nov 20, 2025 11:09 pm CST
Iran has sought Saudi Arabia's assistance in reviving stalled nuclear negotiations with the United States, reflecting Tehran's growing concerns about Israeli military threats and its deteriorating economic situation. As Saudi Arabia's regional influence expands, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's recent White House visit presents a potential diplomatic breakthrough in resolving the longstanding nuclear dispute between Iran and Western powers through Saudi mediation channels rather than traditional intermediaries like Oman and Qatar.
Israel's Gaza Strikes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire as Qatar Warns of Dangerous Escalation
Nov 20, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Fresh Israeli airstrikes killed four people in Gaza on Thursday, including a one-year-old girl, as Qatar warned these attacks threaten to undermine the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. With over 312 Palestinians killed during the supposed truce period, civilians express despair as the conflict shows signs of reigniting despite mediation efforts.
Israel Warns of Intensifying Attacks as Hezbollah Attempts to Rearm in Lebanon
Nov 03, 2025 10:53 am CST
Israel signals potential escalation of military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Netanyahu accusing the militant group of rearming despite the November 2024 ceasefire. Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that enforcement will intensify as Israel maintains its right to self-defense while urging the Lebanese government to fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah.
Israel's Continued Strikes in Lebanon Post-Ceasefire: A Potential Model for Gaza's Future
Oct 20, 2025 10:34 pm CST
Analysis of Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon despite a formal ceasefire, killing over 270 people in nearly a year, raising concerns that Gaza may face a similar pattern of continued violence under its new truce agreement. Experts describe the situation as a "lessfire" rather than a true ceasefire, with Israel justifying strikes as preventing Hezbollah's rebuilding while Lebanese officials argue they undermine disarmament efforts.
Gaza Ceasefire Faces Critical Test as Israel Strikes Hamas Positions After Soldier Deaths
Oct 20, 2025 01:42 pm CST
The fragile Gaza ceasefire experienced its first major challenge as Israeli forces conducted strikes against Hamas targets following soldier deaths, with aid deliveries temporarily suspended before resuming. The week-old U.S.-brokered agreement remains in effect despite casualties on both sides, while negotiations continue regarding hostage remains and post-war governance plans for the devastated territory.
Israel's Airstrikes in Lebanon Continue Despite Ceasefire: Lebanese President Condemns Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
Oct 12, 2025 02:33 am CST
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on civilian sites in southern Lebanon that killed at least two people, despite a November ceasefire agreement. The attacks targeted Al-Msayleh area, destroying over 300 vehicles, with Israel claiming they struck Hezbollah infrastructure. The escalation comes just one day after a ceasefire took effect in Gaza, raising concerns about Israel expanding its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Child Amputees from Gaza and Lebanon Find Friendship After Israeli Airstrikes Left Them Orphaned
Oct 09, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Two young amputee survivors of Israeli airstrikes - 6-year-old Omar from Gaza and 2-year-old Ali from Lebanon - have formed an unlikely friendship in Beirut after both lost their families and limbs. Now living together through the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children's Fund, they represent just two of the over 21,000 Palestinian children disabled by ongoing military operations in the region.
Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: Analyzing Prospects for Ending the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Oct 04, 2025 11:44 pm CST
President Trump's 20-point peace plan has garnered cautious positive responses from both Israel and Hamas, potentially signaling the end of the two-year Gaza conflict. While Israel has agreed to work toward immediate implementation and Hamas has accepted key provisions including hostage release, significant challenges remain unresolved, including disarmament requirements, withdrawal timelines, and future governance structures. This analysis examines the current status of the peace process, political calculations by both parties, and the obstacles that could still derail lasting peace in the region.
Israel Sets Gaza "On Fire" As Top US Diplomat Warns "Savages Like Hamas"
Sep 16, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally's goal of eradicating Hamas and warned that only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.