Trump says Beirut attack ‘should not have happened’
Trump has called for all sides to “stand down” in the wake of the Beirut attack, which he said should not have happened. – “Israel has the right to defend…
Israeli army issues forced displacement order for three villages in southern Lebanon
Israel has issued a forced displacement order to residents of three villages in southern Lebanon. These include Sarafand, a village in southern Lebanon located 10km south of Sidon by the…
Syria Rejects Speculation of Military Involvement in Lebanon Conflict
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa shuts down speculation about joining war in Lebanon — BintJbeil News ‘Syria’s approach is based on seeking to stop the war in Lebanon, not to expand it…
French, Lebanese foreign ministers discuss end to fighting in Lebanon
I met with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, with whom I discussed several sensitive issues related to the situation in Lebanon and the challenges currently…
UN Secretary-General Calls for Full Respect of Ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran and Gaza
I’m deeply alarmed by the renewed escalation in the Middle East. All attacks must stop immediately. The ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran & Gaza must be fully respected. Any steps that…
Netanyahu has ‘no choice’ on Iran deal – Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept any deal the US reaches with Tehran, President Donald Trump has said, declaring that he “calls the shots.”…
Belgium Backs Call for Immediate De-Escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah
I agree with President Trump: the Israeli strikes against Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks against Israel violate the truce and add instead fuel to the fire. I join the call for…
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…
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…