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Why Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and Trump

Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah entered a 60-day ceasefire on Nov. 26, 2024, a move aimed at reducing tensions in the region more than a year into a multifront conflict.

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ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Hamas leader doesn’t mean those accused will face trial anytime soon

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Nov. 21, 2024, for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and one leading Hamas official. Those named in the action are accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity relating to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by the Palestinian…

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Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Stronghold Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut as ceasefire negotiations progress. Ongoing conflict escalates with casualties reported in Lebanon.

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Toddler Girl Photographed Among Group of Palestinian Men Forced to Strip By Israeli Soldiers While Fleeing Gaza Refugee Camp

While evacuating their homes in a refugee camp, at least 200 men were detained and forced by the Israeli military to strip to their underwear, including a father holding his 3-year-old daughter.

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Is targeting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon a war crime? Here’s what international law says

Recent incidents involving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (Unifil) have raised an important question. Can Israel lawfully target UN peacekeepers and premises in Lebanon, or would that constitute a war crime? To answer that question, it’s worth looking at the rules of…

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IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far

Israeli forces say military targets hit in Iran in response to ‘continuous’ attacks on Israel, as UK and US warn against escalation

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Israel Concludes Response To Iran, Warns Of Further Escalation

Israel completes response to Iran's attacks, emphasizing readiness to defend against threats and maintain stability in the region.

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Israel Launches Retaliatory Attacks On Iranian Military Targets, Explosions Heard In Tehran

Iran reported 2 soldiers were killed, and issued a statement that it has a right to defend itself

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Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war

Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDF

The Guardian - UK

Israel conducting ‘precise strikes’ against Iran in Tehran

Explosions were heard early Saturday local time near country’s capital city, according to local media

The Independent UK

Blasts reported near Imam Khomeini international airport in Iran – as it happened

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1M Israelis Hiding In Bomb Shelters Over A Single Drone

'At this stage, efforts are made to track and intercept the target,' the Israel Defense Forces said on social media.

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Israel Defense Forces Confirm Elimination Of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel Defense Forces confirm elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, impacting conflict dynamics in ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Paramedics Injured By Shrapnel In Southern Lebanon Strike

Lebanese Red Cross reports paramedics injured by shrapnel in southern Lebanon while responding to Israeli strikes. UNIFIL coordinates with IDF for safety b...

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IDF actions against UN peacekeepers suggest Israel may be considering occupying part of southern Lebanon

The United Nations security council has expressed strong concern for the safety of peacekeepers in Lebanon after a series of incidents over the past week in which UN positions have come under fire from the Israel Defense Forces as they continue their push in the south of the country.

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Israeli Strike On Gaza Hospital Kills Five, Injures Dozens

Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza cause casualties, disrupt humanitarian efforts, and raise concerns about civilian safety.

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Former Israeli War Cabinet Member Calls For Expanded Operation In Lebanon

Former Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz supports Israel's operation in Lebanon for the safety of Northern Israel residents.

The Guardian - AU

At least 22 people killed in deadliest Israeli strike on central Beirut since start of war, officials say – as it happened

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US warns Israel not to attack Beirut airport – as it happened

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The killing of Hassan Nasrallah and how the west legitimised its use of assassination

When the Israel Defense Forces assassinated Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an underground bunker in Beirut on September 27, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly claimed reponsibility for the killing. “Nasrallah was not a terrorist,” he boasted. “He was the terrorist.”

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Hezbollah Repels Israeli Forces At Lebanese Border Clash

Hezbollah successfully repels Israeli forces at Lebanese border, launching rockets in solidarity with Palestinians amidst escalating tensions.

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Middle East crisis: IDF intercepts ‘hostile aircraft’ from east – as it happened

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Israeli Military Breaches Lebanon Border, Withdraws After Brief Incursion

Israeli military incursion into Lebanon near Blue Line border raises tensions and sovereignty concerns.

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Iran Launches Largest Ballistic Missile Attack On Israel

Iran's largest ballistic missile attack on Israel raises concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East. International community calls for restraint.

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Israel Defense Forces: No New Aerial Threats From Iran

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson reassures public of no additional aerial threats from Iran. Citizens urged to stay vigilant and follow guidelines for sa...

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