Two Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sources on Thursday denied reports that Israel has withdrawn from buffer zones in southern Lebanon established during the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The clarification follows a statement from a U.S. State Department official claiming that a partial withdrawal had occurred, intended as a gesture of good faith to facilitate the … Read more
Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid, 32, a resident of the Druze–Arab town of Peki’in, was killed Wednesday during operational activity in southern Lebanon after his vehicle overturned, according to an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement. The incident, which the IDF classified as an accident, also left another soldier moderately wounded. Since the current round of … Read more
Iran’s foreign ministry denied on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to permit International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to visit its nuclear facilities, directly contradicting claims made by US Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that no such protocol exists and confirmed that Tehran maintains … Read more
A coalition of over 400 Lebanese public figures, including politicians and religious leaders, has launched the “A Call to Save Lebanon” initiative to demand the restoration of state sovereignty and the end of both Iranian and Israeli influence within the country. The movement advocates for the exclusive right of the Lebanese Armed Forces to bear … Read more
High-level negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the war between the U.S. and Iran concluded early Monday with an agreement to establish a “de-confliction cell” to manage hostilities in Lebanon. According to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, the cell will coordinate with the Lebanese government to ensure military operations cease. However, the path to a … Read more
Israeli security officials are weighing a proposal to hand control of a Hezbollah-held tunnel compound in Tebnit, southern Lebanon, to the Lebanese Army, according to an N12 report on Sunday. The move is being discussed as a potential litmus test for the Lebanese military’s willingness to confront Hezbollah, though officials noted the army has struggled … Read more
Israeli military forces recently uncovered an underground Hezbollah drone “airbase” in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon, revealing a sophisticated subterranean facility designed for the assembly and launch of Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the site featured blast-door-protected exit shafts and contained approximately 50 intact drones, marking a significant escalation … Read more
US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland to spearhead negotiations with Iranian officials, aiming to formalize a framework for curbing Tehran’s nuclear program and stabilizing the regional interim deal. The high-stakes, 60-day sprint follows an initial agreement signed last week, though progress is already hampered by escalating violence in Lebanon and conflicting reports regarding … Read more
Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Ted O’Brien has publicly defended Israel’s right to maintain military operations in southern Lebanon, positioning the Coalition in direct opposition to the federal government’s stance. This disagreement follows a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, which mandates an immediate cessation of hostilities in the region. According to … Read more
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier was killed and 13 others wounded early Saturday morning in a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon. The soldier, 21-year-old Sgt. First Class Nir Ben Ari of the Commando Brigade’s Maglan unit, died during operations near the Ali Taher ridge. According to the military, the attack involved a barrage of … Read more