Middle East tensions
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.
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.
27 Killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas Exchange Ceasefire Violation Accusations
Nov 20, 2025 07:08 am CST
Israeli airstrikes killed 27 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, marking one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire began last month. Both Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the truce, with Israel claiming militants fired upon troops while Hamas denounced the attacks as a dangerous escalation. The violence occurs amid complicated peace plan implementation efforts and continued Israeli operations in Lebanon.
Israeli Airstrike Kills 13 at Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Tensions
Nov 19, 2025 08:14 am CST
An Israeli airstrike hit Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon, killing 13 people in the deadliest attack since the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Israeli forces claim they targeted a Hamas training compound, while Hamas denies this assertion. This incident follows years of escalating tensions in the region that culminated in a full-scale war in 2024, with ongoing military actions continuing despite the ceasefire agreement.
Lebanon President Orders Army to Confront Israeli Incursions Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Violations
Oct 30, 2025 07:32 pm CST
Despite a November 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to order his army to confront any incursions following a deadly raid that killed a municipal employee. The incident highlights escalating tensions as Israel maintains troops in five areas and continues air strikes, with UN reports indicating 111 Lebanese civilians killed since the ceasefire began.
Israeli Strike Eliminates Hezbollah Anti-Tank Commander Despite Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 26, 2025 12:44 am CST
Israel has conducted a targeted strike in southern Lebanon, killing Hezbollah's anti-tank commander Zayn al-Abidin Hussein Fatouni despite the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. This operation is part of increasing Israeli military actions in Lebanon over the past week, raising international concerns about violations of the ceasefire terms while Israel maintains troops at strategic border positions.
Iran's Supreme Leader Rejects US Nuclear Claims and Peace Talks Offer: "Keep Dreaming," Says Khamenei to Trump
Oct 21, 2025 01:43 pm CST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's claims about destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities and dismissed offers for renewed diplomatic talks. Khamenei characterized Washington's approach as "bullying" rather than negotiation, questioned US authority over Iran's nuclear program, and accused America of being complicit in Gaza war crimes. The statement comes after five rounds of indirect nuclear negotiations that ended with a military confrontation in June.
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.
Israel Eliminates Houthi Military Chief Muhammad al-Ghamari in Strategic Airstrike Amid Regional Tensions
Oct 17, 2025 02:19 pm CST
Israeli forces have killed Yemen's Houthi rebel military chief of staff Muhammad al-Ghamari in an airstrike, officials confirmed Thursday. The UN-sanctioned commander, who led attacks against Israeli targets and Red Sea shipping, was killed alongside his son and several associates. This escalation comes amid a Gaza ceasefire as tensions continue between Israel and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels who have threatened shipping lanes and detained humanitarian workers.
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.