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Israel has deployed its laser-based air defense system to the United Arab Emirates to help counter sustained missile and drone attacks launched by Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional military cooperation. The move underscores deepening security ties between Israel and Gulf partners following the Abraham Accords. The system,......
Since the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah on March 2, Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have resulted in 2,509 deaths and 7,755 injuries, according to a statement released by Lebanon’s Ministry of Health on Sunday. Although a ceasefire came into effect on April 16, authorities report that attacks have continued to......
At least four people were killed on Saturday following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The strikes hit the area of Yohmor al-Shaqeef in the Nabatieh district, targeting both a truck and a motorcycle. These latest casualties come just one day after similar Israeli attacks in the same region......
An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations has died after being seriously injured in an attack on a UN base in southern Lebanon, underscoring the dangers faced by international forces operating in conflict zones. The soldier, Corporal Rico Pramudia, had been critically wounded on March 29 when a projectile struck his position......
Benjamin Netanyahu condemned an Israeli soldier after a photograph showed the destruction of a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, an incident that triggered international backlash and a criminal investigation by the Israel Defense Forces. The image, widely shared online, shows a soldier striking the head of the statue with a hammer......
The Israeli army has issued a warning to Lebanese civilians, urging them not to return to several villages in southern Lebanon, citing ongoing security concerns and alleged violations of a fragile ceasefire agreement. According to the Israeli military, activities carried out by Hezbollah in the area constitute a breach of the truce recently......
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to create a “fait accompli” in Lebanon, despite the ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to remarks made by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, in southern Turkey, Fidan claimed that Israel is taking advantage of shifting international......
An Israeli soldier has been killed during operations in southern Lebanon, marking the second reported fatality since the start of a temporary ceasefire in the region. According to the Israeli military, the soldier died during combat activities near the border area, where tensions remain high despite the truce. Several other troops were injured......
A French soldier deployed in southern Lebanon as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission has been killed, according to an official statement by Emmanuel Macron. The incident has heightened concerns about security conditions in the region and the risks faced by international forces on the ground. The soldier was serving within the United......
European electricity prices have fallen below levels seen before the Middle East conflict, driven by a combination of expanding renewable energy output and a sharp decline in natural gas prices. The drop accelerated after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over energy supply disruptions and improving market......
Aluminum prices declined on Friday after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, easing supply concerns that had driven the metal to a four year high. The statement followed a 10 day ceasefire linked to tensions between Israel and Lebanon, triggering a broader pullback across commodity markets, including......
Air Arabia has become the second United Arab Emirates airline to announce the resumption of flights to Beirut, signaling a gradual recovery in regional air travel following recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The airline confirmed that it plans to restart services between Sharjah and Beirut from April 23, according to information......
French President Emmanuel Macron has raised concerns over the stability of a recently announced ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, warning that ongoing military operations could undermine the agreement. The truce, described as a ten-day ceasefire, was announced by Donald Trump as part of efforts to reduce tensions in the region. However,......
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