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"Israel's Attacks Suggest Rejection Of Ceasefire": Lebanon Prime Minister

Agence France-Presse | Friday November 01, 2024, Beirut

Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Friday criticised Israel's "expansion" of its attacks on his country, saying they indicated a rejection of efforts to broker a truce after more than a month of war.

Opinion | West's Efforts To Isolate Russia Are Failing

Kanwal Sibal | Friday November 01, 2024

The importance of BRICS expanded partnerships across Asia, Africa and Latin America should not be underestimated. It shows dissatisfaction with the current international system.

Rocket Fire From Lebanon Kills 4 Thai Nationals In Israel

Agence France-Presse | Friday November 01, 2024, Bangkok

Four Thais were killed in northern Israel by rocket fire from Lebanon, Thailand's foreign minister said on Friday.

Germany To Shut Down Iranian Consulates Over Execution Of Dual National

Reuters | Thursday October 31, 2024, Berlin

Germany will shut all Iranian consulates in Germany but allow the embassy to remain open in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

"Iran's Efforts To Recruit...": 2 Israeli Couples Arrested For Spying

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 31, 2024, Jerusalem

Israeli police said Thursday they had arrested an Israeli couple on suspicion of spying for Iran, barely a week after two groups allegedly working for Tehran were detained.

"If They Want To...": New Hezbollah Chief Says Open To Truce With Israel

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 31, 2024

Naim Qassem became leader of the Iran-backed group on Tuesday, following the assassination of his predecessor Hassan Nasrallah by Israel in a massive air strike.

Hezbollah's New Leader Naim Qassem Pledges To Uphold Hassan Nasrallah's War Plans

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Beirut

Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, said Wednesday he would stick to the war strategy laid out by his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israeli forces last month after full-scale fighting broke out.

Deputy Head Of Elite Hezbollah Force Killed In Strike, Says Israel Army

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Jerusalem

The Israeli army said Wednesday it had killed the deputy head of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, in a strike in the Nabatieh area of south Lebanon.

Missile Production Remains Unaffected By Israeli Strikes: Iran

Reuters | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Dubai

Iran's missile production has not been disrupted following Israeli air strikes on the Islamic Republic on October 26, Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was quoted as saying on Wednesday by state media.

Mediators Seek Short-Term Truce Of "Less Than A Month" In Gaza: Report

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Dubai

Mediators seeking a Gaza ceasefire are set to propose a truce of under a month to Palestinian operator Hamas, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Wednesday.

Ukraine, Russia In Talks For Halting Airstrikes On Energy Sites: Report

Reuters | Wednesday October 30, 2024

The talks had earlier been derailed by Kyiv's forces launching an incursion that month into Russia's Kursk region that borders Ukraine.

Over A Year Into Gaza War, Israel Struggles With Lack Of Soldiers

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Jerusalem

More than a year into the Gaza war, the Israeli army's reservists are exhausted and it is struggling to recruit soldiers just as it opens a new front in Lebanon.

Middle East At "Most Dangerous Juncture" Amid Escalating Iran-Israel War: UN

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 30, 2024, United Nations, United States

UN's special coordinator for Middle East peace, Tor Wennesland, made the remarks just days after Israel carried out air strikes on military sites in Iran in response to Tehran's October 1 missile attack.

"Countdown Begun": Israel Calls New Hezbollah Chief "Temporary Appointment"

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Wednesday October 30, 2024

Iran-backed group Hezbollah on Tuesday announced that it had chosen Naim Qassem to succeed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli strike last month.

"We Will Hit Places We Spared": Israel's Latest Warning To Iran

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Wednesday October 30, 2024

Amid ongoing offensives against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Israeli military on Tuesday warned Iran that it would be hit "very, very hard" if it retaliated against Israel for its attacks on Tehran last week.