Israel will respond to a Hezbollah drone strike that hit an IDF bulldozer overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to an Israeli source familiar with the matter who spoke to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday afternoon. The source added that talks are currently being held regarding the exact nature of the response. Earlier on Wednesday, … Read more
According to reports from The New Yorker, Biden administration officials predicted that Israel would intentionally expand the war in Gaza to strike Iran and Lebanon, despite repeated warnings from Washington to avoid regional escalation. Former officials revealed that former president Joe Biden believed any intense U.S. pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would ultimately provoke … Read more
President Donald Trump pledged US support for Lebanon during a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, though he stopped short of announcing specific policy shifts. The discussions occurred as Israeli forces continue their occupation of southern Lebanon, a conflict that has resulted in over 4,000 deaths and the widespread destruction of border villages. … Read more
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have initiated operations in three southern Lebanon villages—Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiya—to verify the removal of Hezbollah operatives and weaponry. According to the US State Department, these pilot zones are managed under the Trilateral Framework and the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon, marking a test of the Lebanese military’s capacity … Read more
Central Command, as regional tensions escalate into direct kinetic engagements. The conflict has expanded to include Iranian ballistic missile launches toward U.S. aircraft, the death of a U.S. service member in Iraq, and reports of maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation in the Gulf: A Multi-Front Conflict The U.S. Central Command confirmed that … Read more
Israeli military strikes killed at least five Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local health officials. This uptick in violence follows a report from the conflict monitoring group ACLED, which identified a surge in Israeli air and drone attacks to the highest monthly level since the October cease-fire took effect. Escalating Military … Read more
The United States launched military strikes against Iranian coastal defenses, drone sites, and maritime infrastructure early Tuesday, following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports. According to the Associated Press, the escalation has effectively dismantled an interim deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global energy … Read more
Israeli Ambassador Outlines Conditions for Lebanon Agreement, Criticizes Domestic Political Rhetoric Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter warned that Israel’s agreement with Lebanon is contingent on specific conditions, not a timeline for withdrawal, during a Thursday interview. The framework hinges on the Lebanese army assuming control south of the Litani River and Hezbollah’s disarmament, he said. The … Read more
The United States and Iran will continue technical talks to end the Middle East war, with both nations agreeing to stand down following recent clashes. According to a US official speaking to AFP, vessels will be permitted to move freely in and around the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations regarding a memorandum of understanding (MOU) … Read more
A proposed Geneva framework for a permanent ceasefire in Lebanon is drawing sharp criticism from military analysts, who argue it would leave Hezbollah’s military infrastructure intact while shackling Israeli security efforts. According to Col. (ret.) Jacques Neriah, who was formerly the Foreign Policy Adviser to prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and the deputy head for assessment … Read more