Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Trump pauses Iran energy attacks Israeli military says it will continue operations in line with Israeli government directives until told otherwise The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Moment Israeli strike hits key south Lebanon bridge An Israeli airstrike hit the Qasmiyeh bridge in southern Lebanon, damaging a key route near Tyre. Euronews · Mar 23
Israeli airstrike destroys key bridge in southern Lebanon Israel struck a main bridge linking Lebanon's south to the rest of the country on Sunday, March 22, after ordering its military to destroy all crossings over the Litani River and to step up the demolition of homes near the southern border. The Independent UK · Mar 22
Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers Medics and officials say there is systematic use of double-tap strikes in campaign to make the south uninhabitable The Guardian - UK · Mar 21
Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian as well as military wings in an attempt to crush the group An Israeli strike has hit a Hezbollah-run health center in southern Lebanon and killed 12 medical workers, as Israel widens its campaign beyond fighters The Independent UK · Mar 21
French FM Barrot urges Iran to make ‘major’ concessions during Israel visit French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Friday during a visit to Israel that Iran must make major concessions as part of any long-term political solution after the Middle East war. He also repeated a call for Israel and Lebanon to hold direct talks over ground operations targeting Hezbollah. Radio France Internationale · Mar 20
How active have Iran’s proxy groups been since the start of the war? One of the most notable aspects of the war in Iran so far has been the extent of Tehran’s isolation in the region. This has been exemplified not only by the widening divide between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours, but also by the highly variable responses to the conflict… The Conversation · Mar 20
Behind the bombast, Trump will be worried: when he tries to stop the war on Iran, will anyone listen? Though the president wields great power, the conflict in the Middle East is spiralling in unforeseen ways that he may not be able to control, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
French foreign minister Barrot to discuss war in Middle East during Israel visit French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is due in Israel on Friday to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and ways to de-escalate the fighting that has engulfed the region since Israeli and American forces struck targets in Iran on 28 February. Radio France Internationale · Mar 20
Israeli action in Lebanon risks repeating history’s mistakes — and torpedoing a historic moment for dialogue The current fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began as a side front in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it is fast becoming more central to Israel’s overall combat efforts and strategic objectives. The Conversation · Mar 20
10 Photos of British Journalist Steve Sweeney Injured in Alleged Targeted Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Steve Sweeney, a British journalist, narrowly escaped death after an alleged Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by media professionals in conflict zones. International Business Times UK · Mar 20
'Israel Tried to Kill Me': Journalist Steve Sweeney Survives 'Deliberate Strike', Alleges Attempt to Silence Him Journalist Steve Sweeney survives alleged targeted airstrike in Lebanon, claiming an attempt to silence his reporting on military activity. Video shows explosion during his broadcast, raising concerns over press freedom and journalist safety. International Business Times UK · Mar 20
Anthony Albanese claims hecklers at Lakemba mosque unhappy Labor outlawed ‘extremist organisations’ Prime minister makes hasty exit after people heard yelling phrases including ‘disgrace’, ‘shame’ and ‘genocide supporters’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 20
British journalist ‘miraculously survived’ after missile almost hits him while reporting in Lebanon IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 19
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Missile lands yards from British journalist during news report from Lebanon A missile landed just a few feet away from a British journalist as he was reporting live from Lebanon.
Evening Standard · Mar 19 British journalist accuses Israel of trying to kill him after he is nearly blown up in Lebanon Footage shows the moment Steven Sweeney was almost hit by an Israeli rocket, in a strike he claims was ‘deliberate’
The Independent UK · Mar 19 In Lebanon, war and displacement mar run-up to Eid al-Fitr holiday for many In Lebanon, renewed hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and displacement are draining the joy from Ramadan and the run-up to the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr for many
Euronews · Mar 19 Trump threatens to 'entirely blow up' Iran's largest gas field if it attacks Qatar's LNG again Trump has vowed to “blow up the entirety” of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran moves to attack Qatari gas fields again. The warning comes after Iran, in response to an Israeli attack on its gas field, struck Qatar’s largest Ras Laffan facility, sparking global outrage.
The Times of India · Mar 18 Israel military says its tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, regrets incident PARIS: Israel's military on Wednesday acknowledged that its tank fire hit a UN position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers. Initial findings by an internal UN inquiry had suggested Israel was behind the attack, a Western military source had told Reuters on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 What to know about the resurgent war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Israel and Hezbollah are rapidly escalating a new war that is hitting Beirut and pushing toward a wider ground fight
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon IDF engaged in intense fighting with militants in at least three key areas in battle for control of border towns
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Israelis had just returned to this northern town after the last war. Now rockets are flying again Northern Israel's largest city, Kiryat Shmona, on the border with Lebanon, is under fire from both Hezbollah and Iran
Euronews · Mar 18 'Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza', UN Humanitarian Chief tells Euronews The United Nations' Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground offensive, has killed more than 900 people and displaced more than a million.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 As Israel prepares to implement the ‘Gaza model’ in Lebanon, where is the international reaction? This is not the time for empty condemnations but sanctions and arms embargos, says Ben Reiff, deputy editor of +972
Euronews · Mar 18 Lebanon: Israeli airstrike flattens Beirut apartment block, killing at least six An Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities.