Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein
1 month ago

Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein

Al Jazeera  

The top Biden diplomat said a weakened Syrian government will make it difficult for Iran to transfer weapons to Hezbollah. Doha, Qatar – The weakening of Syria’s government with the recent gains made by the opposition forces is going to have “massive implications” in neighbouring Lebanon, according to US envoy Amos Hochstein. A rebel alliance led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched its lightning offensive against Bashar al-Assad’s government on November 27 – a day after the ceasefire Hochstein helped broker between Israel and Hezbollah took hold. “It’s going to make it very difficult for Iran, who’s pulling out of Syria, to some degree, being able to transfer weapons in.” The US official said he did not anticipate that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah would bring about a “weakening” of Syria’s “regime”. Hochstein hails fragile ceasefire Hochstein also hailed Lebanon’s shaky truce, nearly two weeks old, stating that Israel’s work to “completely” pull out of Lebanon is “a great indicator” of its success.

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Israel, Hezbollah fighting stretches a cease-fire deal to the limit
3 days ago

Israel, Hezbollah fighting stretches a cease-fire deal to the limit

Live Mint  

An Israel-Lebanon cease-fire that calmed months of cross-border bloodshed is being strained as the two sides accuse each other of violations and the U.S. races to make sure the deal holds. A collapse of the deal would risk reigniting the fighting that has depopulated a stretch of northern Israel and, according to Lebanon’s health authorities, left thousands of Lebanese dead. …

Iran pulls most forces from Syria, in blow to Tehran’s regional ambitions
4 days, 4 hours ago

Iran pulls most forces from Syria, in blow to Tehran’s regional ambitions

Live Mint  

Iranian forces have largely withdrawn from Syria following the Assad regime’s December collapse, according to U.S., European and Arab officials, in a significant blow to Tehran’s strategy for projecting power in the Middle East. Syria was Iran’s main state ally in the Middle East and a critical land bridge to Hezbollah—the most powerful militia in Tehran’s self-labeled “axis of resistance" …

Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties
5 days, 19 hours ago

Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s new foreign minister met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday, as Syria’s new de facto authorities under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, establish diplomatic ties with regional and global governments. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani posted on X that he’s also set to visit Jordan and the United Arabs Emirates to …

Syria's new Islamist rulers urge US to lift sanctions during visit to Doha
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Syria's new Islamist rulers urge US to lift sanctions during visit to Doha

Hindustan Times  

By Nayera Abdallah, Menna AlaaElDin and Andrew Mills Syria's new Islamist rulers urge US to lift sanctions during visit to Doha DOHA -Syria's new Islamist rulers said on Sunday that U.S. sanctions on Syria were an obstacle to the war-torn country's rapid recovery and urged Washington to lift them during a visit by Syrian officials to Qatar. "These sanctions constitute …

Israel warns Lebanon truce could collapse if Hezbollah doesn’t withdraw in south
6 days, 9 hours ago

Israel warns Lebanon truce could collapse if Hezbollah doesn’t withdraw in south

CNN  

CNN — Israel warned on Sunday that the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah could collapse if the Iran-backed group does not withdraw beyond the Litani River in southern Lebanon, one of the key stipulations of the truce. On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said: “If Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani River, there will be no agreement. Less than …

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
6 days, 9 hours ago

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

LA Times  

Mariam Kourani removes a toy car from the rubble of her destroyed house after returning with her family to the Hanouiyeh village in southern Lebanon on Nov. 28 following a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. The deal struck on Nov. 27 to halt the war required Hezbollah to immediately lay down its arms in southern Lebanon and gave Israel 60 …

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
1 week ago

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print An Israeli soldier gestures from his vehicle in northern Israel, near the border with …

WATCH | Syria’s Interests are not Served by the Constant Israeli Attacks: Talmiz Ahmad
3 weeks, 3 days ago

WATCH | Syria’s Interests are not Served by the Constant Israeli Attacks: Talmiz Ahmad

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 17, 2024 15:15 IST - 1 MIN READ Former Indian Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad talks about how Syria changed forever in 2024. Speaking with journalist Amit Baruah, he breaks down how Syria’s power shift fits into bigger world events, including the war in Ukraine and growing tensions between the West and the Russia-China partnership. If you follow international …

Lost Syrian weapons supply route after fall of Bashar al-Assad regime: Hezbollah chief
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lost Syrian weapons supply route after fall of Bashar al-Assad regime: Hezbollah chief

Firstpost  

Hezbollah had long relied on Syria to transport weapons and military equipment from Iran, through Iraq and Syria, into Lebanon. However, the collapse of Assad’s government has disrupted that route Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem acknowledged the setback the group suffered due to the fall of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. File Photo/Reuters Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem …

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran

NPR  

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran Iran considered Syria a critical component of its so-called Axis of Resistance. It was a crown jewel in Iran's so-called access of resistance, which is a network of Iranian-backed militias aimed at undermining U.S. and Israeli power in the Middle East. NORTHAM: Israel has also …

What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild Lebanon
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild Lebanon

NPR  

What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild Lebanon toggle caption Ayman Oghanna for NPR NABATIEH, Lebanon — Khalil Moussa Shoumar's home was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike the last time Israel invaded southern Lebanon, in 2006. On Dec. 5, Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem — whose predecessor Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Lebanon by Israeli airstrikes in September — gave …

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country
1 month ago

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria’s navy. An Israeli army tank maneuvers near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in …

What is Iran signalling since the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
1 month ago

What is Iran signalling since the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?

Al Jazeera  

A stalwart Assad ally for decades, Iran has to decide how it will approach the new Syria. Tehran, Iran – Iran says it wants to maintain relations with Syria after the fall of major ally Bashar al-Assad, but that opposition groups’ approach towards Israel would be crucial. Iran had supported al-Assad since Syria’s war erupted in 2011, providing him with …

Situation in Syria will have spillover effects on a region already convulsed by violence
1 month ago

Situation in Syria will have spillover effects on a region already convulsed by violence

China Daily  

Taking advantage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, Syria's rebel groups, a coalition with a complicated composition and backed by foreign forces including the United States and Turkiye, launched a surprise offensive against Syria's pro-government forces last month. The lightning advance of the Syrian rebel forces has plunged the Middle East country into further violence, chaos and now …

In Lebanon, villagers on the border watch Syria's revolution with unease
1 month ago

In Lebanon, villagers on the border watch Syria's revolution with unease

NPR  

In Lebanon, villagers on the border watch Syria's revolution with unease toggle caption Ayman Oghanna for NPR YOUNINE, Lebanon, near the border with Syria — Over the snowcapped mountains along the Lebanon-Syria border, the wind carries a sharp chill, blowing cigarette smoke from Rafaat Nasrallah's hand as he gestures toward the horizon. Sponsor Message The group's rapid advance threatens to …

Nations call for stability in Mideast amid Syria crisis
1 month ago

Nations call for stability in Mideast amid Syria crisis

China Daily  

Syrians with their belongings queue as they cross to Syria through the Lebanese border crossing point of Masnaa, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Sunday, Dec 8, 2024. China said it is closely following the situation in Syria and hopes that stability will return to the country as soon as possible, after Syrian opposition forces pulled off a lightning 10-day offensive, capturing vast …

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far
1 month ago

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have reportedly begun encircling Damascus, threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Reuters Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied groups, on a lightning offensive through the country, said on Saturday they had started to surround Syria’s government-held capital Damascus. - ‘Damascus awaits’ - “Our forces have begun the final phase of encircling the capital, …

Has the Syria situation created a weak spot for Iran, Hezbollah in West Asia? US envoy says...
1 month ago

Has the Syria situation created a weak spot for Iran, Hezbollah in West Asia? US envoy says...

Firstpost  

Iran has been a backer of Assad in Syria’s long civil war, sending allied forces including Hezbollah and Iraqi militias to bolster the Syrian military. US envoy Amos Hochstein said the situation in Syria, where rebels are pressing a rapid advance that is threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power, was creating a new weakness for militant Lebanese group Hezbollah …

'Can't allow terrorists to take control,' says Lavrov as he meets diplomats from Turkey, Iran to discuss Syria
1 month ago

'Can't allow terrorists to take control,' says Lavrov as he meets diplomats from Turkey, Iran to discuss Syria

Firstpost  

Before the meeting commenced, the Iranian foreign minister said he had “very frank and direct” talks with his Turkish counterpart and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meeting during the Doha Forum in the Qatari capital. After the discussions in Doha …

Hezbollah sends 2,000 fighters, 150 military advisors to Syria
1 month ago

Hezbollah sends 2,000 fighters, 150 military advisors to Syria

Firstpost  

Rebel group, the Syrian Free Army has taken control over Palmyra in the eastern countryside of the Syrian province of Homs. AP Hezbollah sent over 2,000 fighters to Syria on Saturday to help President Bashar al-Assad-led administration ward off rebel forces who have taken over key cities of Aleppo and Hama and reach close to Homs. “Hezbollah sent 2,000 fighters …

Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?
1 month ago

Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?

Al Jazeera  

Tehran has warned it could directly send troops into Syria, but there has been no evidence of a major mobilisation yet. At a joint news conference after the meeting, Iran’s top diplomat said his country would stand with Syria against groups that “are without a doubt carrying out an American-Zionist conspiracy”. HTS’s chequered past saw it start as al-Qaeda offshoot …

Hezbollah sends 'supervising forces' to Syria to defend Homs amid rebel advance
1 month ago

Hezbollah sends 'supervising forces' to Syria to defend Homs amid rebel advance

Firstpost  

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah sent a small number of “supervising forces” from Lebanon to Syria overnight to help prevent anti-government fighters from seizing the strategic city of Homs, two senior Lebanese security sources said on Friday A motorcycle passes a tank, after rebels led by HTS have sought to capitalize on their swift takeover of Aleppo in the north and …

Will the Syrian President Stay in Power? Will the War There Spill Into Lebanon? : State of the World from NPR : NPR
1 month ago

Will the Syrian President Stay in Power? Will the War There Spill Into Lebanon? : State of the World from NPR : NPR

NPR  

Will the Syrian President Stay in Power? : State of the World from NPR Rebels in Syria are making rapid advances against the government forces of President Bashar al-Assad. Assad has managed to stay in power throughout the civil war that has engulfed his country for more than a decade. There is concern that the fighting will spill over, threatening …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Syrian rebel attack on Aleppo not coincidence
1 month ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Syrian rebel attack on Aleppo not coincidence

Firstpost  

Israel wants to deliver a death blow to the Iran-backed ‘Axis of Resistance’ in West Asia—Islamic Resistance in Iraq and the Popular Mobilisation Forces, Syria, Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis Barely an hour before Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination in Beirut, Benjamin Netanyahu displayed two maps at the United Nations 79th General Assembly in New York on September 27. Therefore, it …

Despite Israeli strikes, Hezbollah seeking to build back for longer term: US intelligence
1 month ago

Despite Israeli strikes, Hezbollah seeking to build back for longer term: US intelligence

Firstpost  

Hebollah has reportedly begun recruiting new fighters and exploring ways to rearm through domestic production and smuggling materials via Syria Iran-backed Hezbollah has been significantly degraded militarily by Israeli strikes in Lebanon, where the group is based. Despite these losses, the group has reportedly begun recruiting new fighters and exploring ways to rearm through domestic production and smuggling materials via …

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-04 09:52 Men stand on a balcony at a damaged site, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Tyre, southern Lebanon Dec 3, 2024. The warning followed Hezbollah's launch of two mortars at a disputed area along the Lebanese, Syrian, and Israeli border on Monday, accusing Israel of repeated ceasefire violations. Speaking to military …

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-04 09:52 Men stand on a balcony at a damaged site, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Tyre, southern Lebanon Dec 3, 2024. The warning followed Hezbollah's launch of two mortars at a disputed area along the Lebanese, Syrian, and Israeli border on Monday, accusing Israel of repeated ceasefire violations. Speaking to military …

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses

China Daily  

Men stand on a balcony at a damaged site, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Tyre, southern Lebanon Dec 3, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israel warned on Tuesday that it would expand its attacks and include targets linked to the Lebanese state if the fragile truce with Hezbollah collapses. The warning followed Hezbollah's launch of two mortars …

Israel threatens to go deeper into Lebanon if Hezbollah ceasefire fails – as Syria conflict intensifies
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel threatens to go deeper into Lebanon if Hezbollah ceasefire fails – as Syria conflict intensifies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the bleakest threat over the deal yet, Israel’s …

‘Won’t differentiate Lebanon from Hezbollah if truce fails,’ says Israel as Beirut turns to US, France
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Won’t differentiate Lebanon from Hezbollah if truce fails,’ says Israel as Beirut turns to US, France

Firstpost  

“If the ceasefire collapses, there will be no more exemption for the state of Lebanon. If until now we have differentiated between Lebanon and Hezbollah, that will no longer be the case,” said Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz Israel on Tuesday threatened that if the ceasefire in Lebanon collapses, Israel’s forces “will no longer” differentiate “between Lebanon and Hezbollah” even …

Will the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah hold?
1 month, 1 week ago

Will the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah hold?

Firstpost  

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is under severe strain, with escalating violence threatening to unravel the US-brokered agreement less than a week after its inception. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 11 people in Lebanon, while Hezbollah retaliated with missile fire, accusing the Jewish nation of violating the truce 54 times Smoke rises over southern Lebanon, as seen from …

Israel launches fresh airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, ceasefire hangs in balance
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel launches fresh airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, ceasefire hangs in balance

Firstpost  

Smoke rises above Lebanon following an Israeli strike, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, on Israel's border with Lebanon. Even though the full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah has stopped, Israel has continued to conduct sporadic ceasefire inside Lebanon and Hezbollah has also carried out attacks. Even as Israel has rejected the accusations of violating the ceasefire, …

With Vladimir Putin busy in Ukraine, and Hezbollah tied up with Israel, someone forgot to check in on Syria
1 month, 1 week ago

With Vladimir Putin busy in Ukraine, and Hezbollah tied up with Israel, someone forgot to check in on Syria

ABC  

Everything is connected, and that's especially true for the various conflicts in the Middle East. "It's still an authoritarian Islamist militia, but it's not at all 'like ISIS' as the uninformed are saying," Syrian writer Robin Yassin-Kassab said. The events of recent days also couldn't have happened without the tacit approval of Türkiye, which supports some Syrian opposition groups and …

US, UAE discuss lifting sanctions on Syrian President Assad in exchange for break with Iran: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

US, UAE discuss lifting sanctions on Syrian President Assad in exchange for break with Iran: Report

Firstpost  

The US and the UAE have discussed with each other the possibility of lifting sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if he peels himself away from Iran and cuts off weapons routes to Lebanon’s Hezbollah, according to a report, citing five people familiar with the matter The US and the United Arab Emirates have discussed with each other the possibility …

Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'
1 month, 1 week ago

Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'

China Daily  

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad meets with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in Damascus, Syria, Dec 1, 2024. DAMASCUS - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad pledged to continue combating terrorist organizations "with full strength and determination" during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported on Sunday. Araghchi conveyed a message of support from Iranian leadership, reaffirming Iran's commitment …

Hezbollah claims first attack on Israeli position since truce
1 month, 1 week ago

Hezbollah claims first attack on Israeli position since truce

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Hezbollah on Monday claimed an attack on an Israeli position, its first since a fragile ceasefire in the war in Lebanon took effect last week. Earlier on Monday, Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce, though Israel hit back to insist it was enforcing the agreement by responding to the militant group's violations. The fighting escalated after Israel moved …

​First step: The Hindu Editorial on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
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1 month, 1 week ago

​First step: The Hindu Editorial on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

The Hindu  

When Hezbollah decided to start firing rockets into Israel in October 2023 after the Israel-Hamas war broke out, “in solidarity with the Palestinians”, the then chief of the Shia militant group, Hassan Nasrallah, said he would cease fire only if Israel ceased fire in Gaza. When Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to send ground troops into Lebanon on October …

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Lebanese health ministry says nearly 3,800 people have …

Israel says it struck Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites in Syria, testing a fragile ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel says it struck Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites in Syria, testing a fragile ceasefire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israeli aircraft struck Hezbollah weapons …

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo city after 8 years: What's happening in Syria? Why it's a challenge for President Assad?
1 month, 1 week ago

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo city after 8 years: What's happening in Syria? Why it's a challenge for President Assad?

Hindustan Times  

In one of the most significant challenges to the current Bashar Assad regime in Syria, a sudden offensive by rebel forces in Aleppo has reignited attention on the 13-year civil war in the conflicted region. Opposition forces take control of areas outside Aleppo, Syria, On Friday, the armed rebels entered and invaded Aleppo and clashed with Syrian armed forces for …

Battered by war, divisions Lebanon faces a long list of challenges after ceasefire deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Battered by war, divisions Lebanon faces a long list of challenges after ceasefire deal

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect, Lebanon woke up to the sound of celebratory gunfire instead of Israeli airstrikes and drones buzzing overhead. For the tiny and broken Mediterranean country, which has dealt with compounded calamities for over half a decade, the ceasefire deal has brought more questions than …

Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold?
1 month, 1 week ago

Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold?

Al Jazeera  

Israel’s army has launched strikes inside Lebanon despite terms of the ceasefire and is restricting people from returning to their homes in parts of the south. Israel has also been trying to restrict people’s movement in southern Lebanon, releasing a map with a zone marked in red, demanding that people from there not go home, “which is not part of …

How Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal is a fragile peace
1 month, 1 week ago

How Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal is a fragile peace

Firstpost  

Despite the cessation, the future remains fraught with peril. Israel is unlikely to tolerate Hezbollah’s inevitable rearmament, as evidenced by the sporadic strikes on arms convoys and weapons depots that continued even during negotiations The Lebanese people are frustrated with Hezbollah, often perceived as dragging Lebanon into unwinnable conflicts, further undermining the group’s position. A Buffer Zone Restored For Israel, …

Battered by war and divisions, Lebanon faces a long list of challenges after ceasefire deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Battered by war and divisions, Lebanon faces a long list of challenges after ceasefire deal

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect, Lebanon woke up to the sound of celebratory gunfire instead of Israeli airstrikes and drones buzzing overhead. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s political paralysis between groups allied and opposed to Hezbollah has only worsened during the war — raising the possibility of instability that could …

Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violation of ceasefire deal on the second day of truce
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violation of ceasefire deal on the second day of truce

Firstpost  

Israel and Lebanon have exchanged accusations of violating the fragile ceasefire deal as thousands struggle to recover from a long-drawn conflict Israel and Lebanon traded accusations of breaching the fragile ceasefire agreement which was imposed in the region earlier this week. While accusing Lebanon’s Hezbollah of breaching the deal, the Israeli military said it attacked the Iran-backed group’s facilities in …

Hezbollah chief says will work with Lebanon army to implement ceasefire
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1 month, 1 week ago

Hezbollah chief says will work with Lebanon army to implement ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Hezbollah considers the ceasefire to signal a victory larger than 2006, but remains ready for war, its leader said. In his first televised address since the truce went into effect, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said on Friday that he did not envision “problems or disagreement” with the army, which under the terms of the deal will deploy to southern Lebanon …

Mint Quick Edit | Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire last?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire last?

Live Mint  

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could not have come a moment too soon, especially since Tel Aviv had seemed determined to pursue its war against the Iran-backed militia with the same intensity as its campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The agreement is for 60 days, within which Israel must withdraw troops from Lebanese territory and Hezbollah must …

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah claims victory, vows to keep fighting in 1st statement after deal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah claims victory, vows to keep fighting in 1st statement after deal

Firstpost  

In the first statment after the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal was put into effect, Hezbollah claimed victory over Tel Aviv and vowed to keep on fighting any form of aggression from the Jewish nation In its first statement after the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect, Hezbollah vowed to continue resistance, claiming victory over Israel. “Our forces will remain fully ready to …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets northern front — but not Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets northern front — but not Gaza

Politico  

“We feel this is a missed opportunity to tie in the hostages in this agreement that was signed today,” said Ruby Chen, whose son, Itay Chen, was taken hostage from an Israeli military base and has been declared dead. “Now it is winter, and all the people are drowning.” Palestinians feel resigned to continued war: The war between Israel and …

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