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Qassem Signals Defiance as Lebanon Faces Political and Security Challenges

This is Beirut, 10/09 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem used his Wednesday speech to reiterate the group’s role in Lebanon, framing its organization as an indispensable “shield” against Israel while sidestepping calls for disarmament. In complete denial of ground reality, Qassem described Hezbollah as an “impenetrable barrier” against Israel, claiming ...

UN Nuclear Watchdog Says New Deal with Iran Covers 'All Facilities'

This is Beirut, 10/09 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Iran's new cooperation framework with the UN nuclear watchdog includes "all facilities and installations" in the Islamic republic, the agency's head said Wednesday, though Iran said the agreement itself "does not create access." Iran agreed to a deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday, after ...

Israel’s Doha Strike on Hamas Reshapes Diplomacy

Mario Chartouni, 10/09 15:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel carried out on Tuesday a large-scale airstrike in the Qatari capital, Doha, targeting senior Hamas officials. The attack killed six people and immediately sparked international reactions, including a rare public criticism from US President Donald Trump of his ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A Symbolic Target Initial ...

UN Security Council to Meet Wednesday on Israel's Qatar Strikes

This is Beirut, 10/09 09:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday in response to Israel's strikes targeting Hamas officials in Qatar, diplomatic sources told AFP. The meeting, scheduled for 3:00 pm in New York (1900 GMT), was requested by Algeria and Pakistan, among others, the sources said Tuesday.

Qatar PM Says Reserves the Right to Respond to Israeli Attack

This is Beirut, 09/09 23:23 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Qatar’s Prime Minister said Tuesday that the country reserves the right to respond to the Israeli attack on its territory, calling it a “turning point” for the Middle East. “Qatar reserves the right to retaliate against this blatant attack,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said. “We believe today marks a pivotal moment. There ...

Trump Backs Hamas Targeting, Not Israel's Qatar Strike

This is Beirut, 09/09 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The White House distanced itself Tuesday from Israel's strikes against Hamas in Doha, reiterating President Donald Trump's support for ally Qatar, while declining to confirm if Israel had pre-notified Washington of its attack. While eliminating Hamas was a "worthy goal," a strike in the Qatari capital Doha "does not advance Israel's or America's ...

Israel Forum Says It Is Concerned for Gaza Hostages after Doha Strikes

This is Beirut, 09/09 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The main Israeli group campaigning for the release of hostages held in Gaza expressed "deep concern" following an Israeli attack on Tuesday on Hamas's leadership in Qatar, which has been mediating ceasefire talks. "The families of the hostages are following the developments in Doha with deep concern and heavy anxiety. A grave fear now hangs over ...

Lebanon Condemns Israeli Strikes on Doha

This is Beirut, 09/09 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon condemned on Tuesday Israel’s military operation targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, denouncing it as a violation of international law and Qatari sovereignty. In separate statements on social media, President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam described the strikes as “an attack on the sovereignty of a brother Arab state and a ...

Where Is Hezbollah’s Arsenal Still Hidden?

Mario Chartouni, 09/09 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Since the November 2024 ceasefire and Hezbollah’s crushing military defeat by Israel, the question of the pro-Iranian group’s arsenal has once again moved to the forefront in Lebanon. Caught between international pressure, internal fragility and a government determined to reassert control over weapons, Hezbollah appears weakened. Yet its ...

Global Leaders Condemn Israeli Strikes on Hamas in Qatar

This is Beirut, 09/09 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel’s airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday have sparked widespread regional and international condemnation. The strikes, which hit buildings hosting the Palestinian militant group, prompted strong reactions from governments and organizations worldwide. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned the attack as a ...

Lebanon Moves Toward Gradual Disarmament of Hezbollah

Bassam Abou Zeid, 09/09 17:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Anyone who believes Hezbollah will announce the handover of its weapons to the Lebanese Army is mistaken. The party is unlikely to do so for two main reasons. First, its arsenal remains closely tied to the strategic agenda of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Second, Hezbollah uses the issue to rally Lebanese Shia, portraying itself as a protector ...

Ahmed al-Sharaa to Visit Moscow in October

This is Beirut, 09/09 17:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is to visit Moscow next month, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced in Damascus Tuesday, hailing a new page in ties after the overthrow of longtime ally Bashar al-Assad. "We place great importance on the coming visit to Moscow of the Syrian president in October to participate in the Russian-Arab ...

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