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Israeli attack on Lebanon kills Hezbollah spokesperson

An Israeli attack targeting a building in central Beirut has killed Hezbollah’s spokesman Mohammad Afif, officials from the Lebanese group have confirmed.

Flares fired toward Netanyahu’s home in Caesarea

Israeli police have announced that they detected two flares fired near the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea in northern Israel.

Israel’s president cancels trip to world climate summit due to security concerns

Israeli President Isaac Herzog decided to cancel his participation in the COP29 climate change conference in the Azerbaijani capital Baku due to “security concerns”, his office has announced

Lebanese officials study US ceasefire plan

The Israeli military has conducted air raids on the suburbs of Beirut as Lebanese officials reviewed a US proposal for a ceasefire.

Britain threatened with court-ordered ban on weapons exports to Israel

Two groups challenging the British government over its continued export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel say they will ask a judge to order a halt to all UK arms exports if the policy is not reversed.

EU’s top diplomat proposes suspension of ‘political dialogue with Israel’, citing Gaza, Lebanon wars

The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, says that he has proposed to EU member states the banning of imports from illegal settlements and the suspension of political dialogue with Israel, citing Tel Aviv's many violations of international law in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

UN Security Council condemns Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has condemned recent Israeli attacks on the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Erdogan says Turkey severed all relations with Israel

Ankara has cut all ties with Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced

Iran, Russia, Turkey censure Israeli crimes in West Asia

Tehran, Moscow and Ankara have condemned Israel's continuous atrocities in West Asia, calling for increased international endeavours to secure an "immediate and permanent" ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Iran VP praises OIC-Arab League summit, calls for closer relations with Saudi Arabia

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated that the joint summit meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab States in Riyadh led to alignment among Islamic and Arab states and was a great success for Tehran.

Hezbollah says Israel failed to occupy one single village in Lebanon

The Lebanese resistance movement’s Media Relations Officer, Mohammad Afif announced that Israel has fallen short of occupying even a single village in southern Lebanon.

Iran calls on Trump admin. to fulfill campaign promises, cease Israeli crimes in West Asia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei has urged the incoming US administration to live up to the promises made during the election campaign regarding the cessation of ongoing genocide and crimes against Palestine and Lebanon by Israel.

Netanyahu working from protected room in light of security fears since drone attack: Report

Benjamin Netanyahu is conducting most of his duties from a reinforced room on the basement level of the Prime Minister’s Office, rather than his usual office on a higher floor, in accordance with instructions from security officials, Channel 12 news reported.

Iran calls OIC, Arab League meeting on ending conflict in Lebanon, Palestine

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said that an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League will start later on Monday at Iran's proposal, with the aim of ending the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Palestine.

Iran urges expulsion of Israel from UN

Iran's Foreign Ministry called Sunday for an arms embargo on Israel and the expulsion of the regime from the United Nations, following a deadly attack in Syria.

Riyadh summit can help stop Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon: Iran’s president to Saudi crown prince

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressed confidence that an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Arab League in Riyadh will yield "effective and tangible" outcomes in halting  Israel's aggression in Gaza and Lebanon.

Israel PM admits giving green light for Lebanon pager attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that he approved a deadly September attack on communications devices that exploded in Lebanon – the first time Tel Aviv admitted involvement in the terrorist incident.

Qatar says suspended mediation efforts on Gaza

Qatar announced it has suspended its mediation attempts between Hamas and Israel until the parties show “their willingness and seriousness” to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

Number of journalists killed by Israel in Gaza nears 190

The number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the start of war has soared to 188, media office in the blockaded enclave has announced.

UNIFIL: Israel ‘deliberately and directly’ attacking UN positions in Lebanon

United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have reported another Israeli attack on their positions as the regime's ground and air operations in Lebanon continue to claim lives.

Iran warns Israeli aggressions posing threat to West Asia, whole world

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abas Araghchi has warned that the continuation of the Zionist regime's aggressive policies and repeated violations of human rights have not only endangered regional security and stability but also posed a serious challenge to the international system and norms.

Iran’s envoy calls on UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership in response to Tel Aviv’s ongoing crimes against Palestinians, including its banning the operations of the the world body agency for Palestinian refugees.

UNRWA head cautions UN agency for Palestinians facing its ‘darkest hour’

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is facing its “darkest hour” and requires ongoing support from UN members after Israel’s decision to ban the aid organisation, its chief has warned.

Lebanon files complaint with UN against Israel over pager attacks

Beirut announced that it had filed a complaint with the United Nations’ labour agency over the deadly attacks on communication devices across Lebanon in September, which it blames on Israel.

Israeli soldiers raze 37 towns, over 4k houses in Lebanon

The Israeli military has destroyed 37 towns and razed more than 40,000 housing units since October 2023, as part of its military onslaught on Lebanon, according to reports.

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