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The mayor of Qusra village reports that Israeli troops have been instructing Palestinian families to evacuate their homes, with some houses reportedly being used as barracks, following a siege by Israeli settlers.
Israeli soldiers intruded into a Lebanese army-held village in southern Lebanon, injuring Lebanese soldiers and constructing a roadblock. The incident marks a significant incursion into Lebanese territory.
The Lebanese government is seeking a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, as Lebanese forces plant their flag in the south while Israeli troops commence withdrawal.
President Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore celebrating America's 250th anniversary, praising the nation while also issuing warnings against communism. Concurrently, Pope Leo XIV marked the U.S. anniversary and visited Lampedusa, urging the country to welcome and protect immigrants.
Residents of Abdin, a town in southern Syria, mounted resistance against Israeli troops and vehicles attempting to enter, blocking roads with rocks and throwing stones.
A US-backed agreement between Lebanon and Israel has sparked backlash, with Hizbollah and its allies stating they will not adhere to the deal as Israeli troops continue to occupy territory.
Israeli troops killed two individuals in south Lebanon, according to authorities, following a period of reduced hostilities. This incident marks a renewed escalation after a lull in fighting in the region.
Israeli troops have reportedly uncovered an underground complex in Lebanon, which they claim was used by Hezbollah to assemble and launch Iranian-made drones toward Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the campaign against Iran as a historic success and stated that Israeli troops would remain in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for as long as necessary. This declaration comes despite a US-Iran agreement, which some Israeli officials reportedly oppose, favoring continued sanctions against Tehran.
France, the UK, and Norway are exploring coordinated sanctions against Israel in response to escalating violence and proposed illegal settlements in the West Bank. This move comes amidst reports of Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians and a seven-month-old Palestinian baby being shot dead by Israeli troops.
A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents injured by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred when their car was reportedly shot at by Israeli forces in Hebron.
Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following US mediation efforts by Donald Trump to de-escalate tensions. Despite the announcement, reports indicated that attacks continued shortly after the ceasefire was declared.
European leaders have condemned Israel's expanding incursion into Lebanon, following the Israeli military's capture of the strategic medieval Beaufort Castle, prompting France to request an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
Israeli troops have reportedly recounted instances of killings in Gaza that were based on 'a hunch,' raising concerns about military conduct.
Israel has intensified its attacks on southern Lebanon, with reports indicating at least 16 people, including two children, have been killed. The strikes have targeted areas like Tyre, leading to thousands fleeing their homes and Israel declaring parts of the south as 'combat zones'.
Israel has launched over 120 strikes and expanded its ground operations into Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of at least 31 people, including several children. This marks the heaviest bombing in weeks, with Iran accusing the US of violating a ceasefire and threatening retaliation.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in seven deaths, while Hezbollah forces engaged in clashes with advancing Israeli troops near Haddatha. The region continues to experience persistent Israeli military operations and resistance.
Two Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to military prison for desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon, an act that included placing a cigarette in its mouth. The incident led to widespread condemnation and disciplinary action by the Israeli military.
Israel has reportedly established a 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon, with Israeli troops active in at least 55 villages, indicating an escalation in the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SRBIJA je s izraelskim vojnim divom Elbit Systems dogovorila proizvodnju dronova na svom teritoriju, objavila je u utorak Balkanska istraživačka mreža (BIRN) u suradnji s izraelskim listom Haaretz.
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.
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.
A report indicates that Hezbollah is actively searching for “creative vulnerabilities” to abduct Israeli troops, aiming to slow down the disarmament process.
Hezbollah has launched attacks targeting Israeli troops and military bases located in northern Israel and southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah has been launching attacks in response to US-Israel war on Iran as more Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah has targeted Israeli troops near border towns as they reportedly attempted to advance into Lebanese territory, escalating cross-border hostilities.
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.
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The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.
More than 30,000 people have fled to shelters in Lebanon to escape Israeli assaults, the UN said on Tuesday
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha strongly condemned Iran's attack on the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the United Kingdom.
Israeli settlers resumed a siege on Palestinian homes in the West Bank, leading to Israeli troops intervening to evacuate families and manage the escalating tensions. The incident drew condemnation from the US Ambassador and settler leaders.
Israeli troops have expanded their West Bank offensive, employing a camp-by-camp strategy, with a recent two-day assault on the Qalandia refugee camp leaving 51 Palestinians injured and over 60 detained.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Washington, D.C., with the hope of meeting President Trump, though a confirmed meeting is uncertain. This visit comes as Israel's Syria policy may shift following reports of Trump's potential withdrawal plans.
Dutch activists who participated in an aid flotilla to Gaza announced their intention to file criminal complaints alleging sexual violence committed by Israeli troops.
Following the entry of Israeli troops into the Syrian city of Abdin, residents reportedly resisted by throwing stones. Israel claims the incursions into the occupied buffer zone are for security, while locals fear for their safety.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob publicly urged opposition leader Janez Janša to "calm down" after Janša announced plans to revoke Slovenia's recognition of Palestine and move its embassy to Jerusalem. Golob's statement indicates a clear rejection of Janša's proposed foreign policy shift.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has demanded a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon according to a specific timetable, aiming to pave the way for the deployment of Lebanese forces.
Israeli forces have launched deadly strikes in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah reporting intense fighting and dozens of casualties, including four Israeli troops killed. These renewed clashes have led to the cancellation of planned US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland.
Donald Trump is pushing for a US-Iran deal, stating it is hours away, despite Israeli strikes on Beirut's outskirts that he called unjustified and a threat to the ceasefire. Iran has condemned the Israeli attacks and warned the US of consequences.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed three Lebanese soldiers and two women, while also injuring 22 others. Separately, Israeli troops shot and killed a 7-month-old infant in the West Bank.
Hezbollah has rejected a US-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel, demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon. This rejection casts doubt on broader peace efforts and has led to continued Israeli attacks despite the proposed agreement.
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for residents in Beirut's southern suburbs, threatening attacks if Hezbollah does not cease firing. This comes as Israel reportedly takes control of a Crusader castle in Lebanon, intensifying the conflict.
Reports have emerged detailing shocking statements from Israeli soldiers in Gaza, who allegedly expressed 'pleasure' in killing Palestinians. These remarks have sparked controversy and condemnation.
Israeli forces have expanded their ground offensive into southern Lebanon, crossing a key river, while military officials from Israel and Lebanon held US-hailed 'productive' talks in Washington aimed at a security plan and ceasefire. Separately, a report revealed that the UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US and Israeli intelligence during the war.
Israel has declared southern Lebanon a 'combat zone' and ordered residents to evacuate north, signaling an intensification of its conflict with Hezbollah. The IDF stated it would use 'extreme force' in the area, which comprises approximately 18% of Lebanon's territory.
Israel announced it targeted Mohammed Ouda, the newly appointed leader of Hamas's military wing, in a strike in the Gaza Strip. While Israel believes Ouda was killed, Hamas reported at least one person dead and ten injured in the attack.
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to reach Gaza, detaining numerous international activists, including the sister of Ireland's president. The incident sparked international calls for their release and protests.
Hezbollah forces engaged in clashes with Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, accompanied by ongoing strikes and shelling in the region.
Israeli media reports indicate that the Israeli military is struggling to prevent its soldiers from looting homes in southern Lebanon, despite warnings from commanders.
A recent incident saw an Israeli soldier killed in south Lebanon, while 12 Israeli troops were injured in northern Israel.
Israeli forces have detonated the Bint Jbeil stadium, a site symbolic of Lebanon's liberation, in a recent military operation.
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.
Israeli forces reportedly fired tear gas towards a group of Palestinian children attempting to walk to school in the occupied West Bank.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for negotiations with Israel to prevent a devastating conflict in southern Lebanon, warning against a scenario similar to the destruction seen in Gaza.
Israeli troops entered southern Lebanon on skis from recently captured Syrian territory, marking the first such cross-border incursion, with Israel releasing video footage of the event.
The Israeli Defense Forces claim to have found hundreds of Hezbollah weapons in a school in southern Lebanon after a raid in the village of Al-Khiyam, sharing media footage of the discovery. This raises questions about how Hezbollah 'reappeared' south of the Litani River with its weapons.
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.
Hezbollah has reportedly targeted Israeli troops and military bases in northern Israel and southern Lebanon, escalating cross-border tensions.
Hizbollah has announced that its fighters are clashing with Israeli troops in two border towns in southern Lebanon, indicating an escalation of hostilities in the region.
Israeli troops have initiated 'limited' ground operations in south Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds, with reports indicating seven fatalities on Monday.
Each person shot in the head in the village of Tammun, while two other children of the deceased couple sustain injuries.
Haykal says Israeli troops who staged al-Nabi Sheet raid wore Lebanese Army-like uniforms Naharnet
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.
Reza Khazaei served as the right-hand man to IRGC's Lebanon Corps Commander Daoud Ali Zadeh, and was considered a "key actor" in the buildup of Hezbollah's missile capabilities.
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...
Israeli settlers have reportedly besieged several Palestinian families in their homes in the West Bank, cutting off essential services like water and electricity, despite the presence of Israeli forces.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to disarm as part of a peace plan proposed by former President Trump's 'Board of Peace,' which would also involve an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. However, a Hamas official stated the group would reject the deal if Israel does not approve it, and reports suggest IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign.
A baby reportedly died after Israeli troops blocked his family's attempt to reach a hospital at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered military forces to completely destroy Hezbollah's infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu also visited Israeli troops in the region, affirming that Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon.
Israeli forces faced opposition from local residents as they advanced into a town located in Syria. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
Israeli troops and Merkava tanks were observed in the Syrian countryside near Quneitra city.
Following its recognition of the breakaway territory, Israel secretly deployed a small contingent of forces to Somaliland earlier this year, according to a senior Somali government official.
Following a truce between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is expected to take weeks to fully reopen for shipping and oil exports, despite claims of immediate resumption. Discussions are also underway for new negotiations between the US and Iran, with the truce's scope and regional implications, including the Israeli occupation of Lebanon, being debated.
The Israeli military announced and carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah reporting that its forces confronted Israeli troops advancing in the area. This follows warnings from the Israeli army about impending attacks.
A funeral has taken place for a seven-month-old Palestinian baby shot dead by Israeli soldiers while in a car with his family in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The incident, which also injured his parents, occurred amidst multiple clashes in the region.
Hezbollah has rejected a proposed ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal from the south and threatening to target Israeli cities if attacks continue. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have stated they will not observe a truce in Lebanon, with reports of ongoing Israeli strikes killing at least nine people.
The United States launched strikes against Iranian military targets on Goruk and Qeshm Island, citing self-defense after a drone was shot down. In retaliation, Iran reportedly hit an air base and Kuwait was struck by missiles and drones.
Lebanese Prime Minister accused Israel of pursuing a 'scorched-earth policy' in the country's south, urging a halt to fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings. This follows earlier condemnations of Israeli escalation and strikes in southern Lebanon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River in Lebanon, expanding their ground offensive. This advancement has led to casualties and further intensified military operations in the region.
Hezbollah has claimed to have engaged in clashes with Israeli troops in the area north of Lebanon's Litani river, indicating heightened tensions along the border.
Hezbollah has announced that fierce resistance in Haddatha forced Israeli troops to retreat from the area.
A new report indicates that a significant majority, 80%, of Israeli military personnel are reportedly leaving service due to mental distress.
Hezbollah has begun deploying advanced fiber-optic drones, which are described as difficult to jam and detect, marking a shift in battlefield tactics. In response, Israel has developed and deployed net-launching interceptors specifically designed to counter these new threats.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 7 to 13 people, including a child, according to various reports. These attacks occurred despite an existing ceasefire deal.
Israeli troops are reportedly facing deadly Hezbollah drones in South Lebanon, amidst ongoing home demolitions in the region.
Israeli forces have detonated the Bint Jbeil stadium, a site symbolic of Lebanon's liberation, in a recent military operation.
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed in Southern Lebanon that "the war continues" and that Israel has "thwarted the threat of an invasion." Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam later stated he continues to work for a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal.
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.
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.
Israeli troops have engaged in clashes with Hezbollah fighters as they advanced towards Qussair in southern Lebanon.
A UN force headquarters was reportedly struck as Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli troops in the Naqoura area of South Lebanon.
Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for at least 60 attacks on Israeli troops and bases, resulting in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers, marking a significant escalation in recent hostilities.
Hezbollah claims to be engaging Israeli troops who have launched 'limited' ground operations in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah forces have clashed with Israeli troops attempting to enter south Lebanon, indicating escalating ground confrontations in the border region.
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.
Hezbollah clashes with Israeli troops who make helicopter landings in east Lebanon Naharnet
The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon reported that Israeli troops have entered several Lebanese villages near the Blue Line, the UN-established border between Lebanon and Israel.
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...