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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said around 30 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission since Wednesday evening, signalling a limited easing of restrictions on one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian media reported that several Chinese vessels were among those allowed through after what officials described as close coordination between Beijing…
IDF shares footage of Hezbollah living quarters in underground tunnels in south Lebanon The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday released what it described as “exclusive footage” showing living quarters allegedly used by Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, as tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed group continue despite a fragile ceasefire.Sharing the video on X, the…
Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel. (AP) Israel on Tuesday said it was not seeking to take territory in Lebanon, as its military issued a wave of new evacuation warnings for towns and villages in the battle-scarred south. Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on late Friday said efforts were underway to achieve a “historic peace” between Israel and Lebanon following a three-week ceasefire extension, while accusing Hezbollah of attempting to derail the process.In his first remarks since the truce extension, Netanyahu said he had held an “excellent conversation” with US President Donald Trump,…
Israel’s military has opened an investigation after a photograph circulated online appearing to show one of its soldiers striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that an initial examination found the image depicts a soldier operating in the south of the country, where Israeli troops remain deployed despite…
US President Donald Trump stunned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by declaring Israel was “prohibited” from carrying out further airstrikes in Lebanon, even as Iran announced it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during a fragile regional ceasefire, according to inputs from Axios.Trump’s remarks created immediate confusion in Israel and raised new…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that Israeli forces will continue to remain in southern Lebanon during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire, stating “we are not leaving”.In a video statement issued after US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire, Netanyahu said, “We will remain in a 10-kilometre security zone, which will allow us to…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, making both the belligerent sides stop all military actions. This comes after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke to American counterpart Trump on a call and thanked MAGA supremo for his efforts to push for long-term stability, while urging swift action.Trump, in…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Israel and Lebanon are set to hold peace talks on Thursday as war continues between the two countries despite a temporary ceasefire was announced between Iran and US.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the move is aimed at easing long-standing tensions between the two…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said Israeli forces “continue to strike” Hezbollah in southern Lebanon even as negotiations are under way to secure long-term peace.In a video message posted on X, Netanyahu voiced support for residents of northern Israel and highlighted ongoing military action. “I support the residents of the north who continue…
