Beirut/Jerusalem — After 13 months of escalating hostilities, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire that promises a temporary halt to the bloodshed. The truce, announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, is set to take...

Israel and Lebanon Agree to US-Backed Ceasefire, Ending 13-Month Border Conflict

Netanyahu Faces Arrest Following ICC Warrant for Alleged War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The charges stem from alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during Israel’s military operations in Gaza...

Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict with Hezbollah
Beirut, Lebanon — Dozens of people were killed this weekend in Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, marking a severe escalation in hostilities between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah. Among the dead were 29 people, including families, in Beirut’s Basta district...

Iran Condemns Israeli Strikes Amid U.S. Call to End Hostilities
In response to Israeli airstrikes on its military sites, Iran defended its “inherent right to self-defense” while signaling a commitment to regional stability. The three-wave assault early Saturday targeted Iran’s aerial defense and missile production sites, part of...

Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill Over 1,800 as Conflict with Hezbollah Escalates
Beirut, October 20, 2024 — The death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon has surpassed 1,800, according to figures released by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Since the start of the intensified strikes on September 16, the bombardment has resulted in 9,330...

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed by Israeli Forces, Sparking Mixed Reactions from Global Leaders
Gaza City, October 17, 2024 — Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza and the man Israel believes orchestrated the deadly October 7, 2023, attack that ignited the ongoing war, was killed by Israeli forces, according to officials. His death marks a critical moment in...

Hezbollah Drone Attack Kills Four Israeli Soldiers, Wounds Over 50 in Binyamina
In one of the bloodiest attacks since the war between Israel and Hezbollah began in October, four Israeli soldiers were killed, and more than 50 others were injured by a Hezbollah drone strike on an army base in Binyamina, northern Israel. The attack, which took place...

Netanyahu Urges U.N. Peacekeepers to Evacuate Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeeping forces from southern Lebanon after several U.N. personnel were injured by Israeli strikes in recent days. The injuries, affecting at least four U.N. peacekeepers, have...

UN Peacekeepers Injured by Israeli Tank Fire in Lebanon Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
October 10, 2024 — Two United Nations peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon were injured Thursday after Israeli tank fire hit their position, the UN confirmed. The incident took place as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with the ongoing conflict between...

Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon Amid Claims of Hezbollah Leadership Assassination
Israel has intensified its military operations in southern Lebanon by deploying a fourth division of troops in its ongoing fight against Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a senior Hezbollah figure poised to succeed...

Israeli Airstrike Reportedly Hits Beirut, Triggering Explosions Near Airport
Beirut was rocked by a series of explosions today, with reports indicating that an Israeli airstrike targeted an area close to the city’s international airport. The blasts sent plumes of smoke rising over the southern parts of the Lebanese capital, sparking fear and...

Rockets Fired from Lebanon as Tensions Escalate in Northern Israel
October 6, 2024 - Tensions in the Middle East have spiked again, as Israel's military reported early Friday that nearly two dozen projectiles were fired from southern Lebanon into northern Israeli territories. This comes amid growing concerns over the ongoing conflict...

Lebanese Citizens Flee as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Escalating Conflict
Lebanon is facing its worst crisis since the 2006 war, as thousands of civilians are fleeing the country following intensified Israeli airstrikes and ground operations targeting Hezbollah. The situation has grown dire in recent weeks, with Israeli forces conducting...

IDF Prepares for Ground Invasion of Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions with Hezbollah
Israel is on the brink of a major military escalation as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prepare for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon. This move comes in the wake of the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s...

Netanyahu Distances Himself from U.S.-Led Ceasefire Proposal for Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has walked back from a private agreement with the Biden administration regarding a proposed 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The ceasefire initiative, supported by the U.S., France, and other international allies,...

Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Missile Commander in Beirut
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has killed Ibrahim Muhammad Qubaisi, a top Hezbollah commander responsible for the group's missiles and rockets force, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday. The strike, which also killed other Hezbollah commanders, is...
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is on the verge of making a crucial decision regarding the future of head coach Dorival Junior. Following the painful 4-1 defeat against Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers, the pressure on the coach has increased...