Death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza rises to at least 72,971
The Health Ministry in Gaza says the confirmed death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave has risen to 72,971 with 173,012 people wounded since October 7, 2023. –…
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European…
Tokyo Unveils Contingency Measures Amid Middle East-Driven Energy Uncertainty
As a government, we have thus far taken various support measures in response to the surge in energy prices triggered by the situation in the Middle East, including: ・measures to…
UNIFIL says deadly Israeli attacks on Lebanese army ‘constitute gross violations’
The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed “heartfelt condolences” to the relatives of the Lebanese army members who were killed today in Israel’s attack in the Nabatieh…
Hezbollah MP says ceasefire must extend to all areas in Lebanon
Ibrahim Al Moussawi, a Hezbollah official and member of the Lebanese parliament, has said any ceasefire must extend to all parts of Lebanon, including the south. – “It should not…
‘The criteria for a just war are not present’ in the US-Israel war on Iran: Pope Leo
The US-Israel war on Iran does not meet the standards for a “just war” in Catholic teaching, Pope Leo reiterated during a visit to the Spanish capital, Madrid. – “I…
Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan: Military
Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit…
Lebanese President Condemns Deadly Israeli Strike on Army Patrol in Southern Lebanon
President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, strongly condemned the Israeli attack that targeted a patrol of the Lebanese Army on the Khardali-Nabatieh road this morning, which resulted in the…
Pentagon reported to elevate Israel spying threat level to ‘critical’
The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to “critical” amid escalating tensions between Washington and Israel over the conflict with Iran, US media…
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S.…