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Decapitation of Iranian Military and Intelligence Leadership: Timeline and Structure

Ralph Atrach, 06/04 23:40 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

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Since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran on February 28, a series of coordinated strikes by both countries has dramatically reshaped Iran’s military and political command structure. The U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion have systematically targeted senior Iranian officials, top advisors, ...

Makhzoumi: Peace with Israel Is Lebanon's Only Option, Hezbollah Must Be Dismantled

Claudia Groeling, 06/04 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Parliamentarian Fouad Makhzoumi discussed critical issues in Lebanon: achieving peace with Israel through clear government mandates, fully disarming Hezbollah and cutting its funding, and restoring government control over security, aid, and reconstruction efforts. By Claudia Groeling and Kaline Antoun

Defiant Iran Ramps up Attacks After Trump Warning

This is Beirut, 06/04 09:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East on Monday and threatened "devastating" retaliation, after US President Donald Trump's expletive-laced warning that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported a barrage of missile and drone strikes early Monday. The attacks came as Tehran ramped ...

Aoun Says 'Negotiation is Not Surrender,' Presses for Diplomacy

This is Beirut, 05/04 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun gave a televised address on Sunday where he stressed the need for a diplomatic track, an overture which has stalled recently due to a shared perception the Lebanese state appears unwilling or unable to take serious action to disarm Hezbollah. Speaking on the prospects for diplomatic talks, President Aoun said, ...

Israel Says Will Strike Lebanon-Syria Border Crossing

This is Beirut, 05/04 07:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Israeli military said on Saturday it would strike an area near the main crossing between Syria and Lebanon, urging residents to evacuate immediately as it continued its attacks across Lebanon. Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south since March 2, when Hezbollah entered the war in the Middle ...

Israel Says Striking Hezbollah Sites in Beirut After Destroying Bridge

This is Beirut, 04/04 05:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Israeli military said Saturday it had begun striking "Hezbollah infrastructure" in Beirut after it destroyed a bridge in eastern Lebanon to prevent the Iran-backed group's reinforcements from crossing. An AFP journalist heard two loud explosions in the capital within half an hour early Saturday and saw smoke billowing from one of them. Local ...

UN Force Says 3 Peacekeepers Wounded in Blast Inside South Lebanon Position

This is Beirut, 03/04 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said a blast hit one of its positions and wounded three peacekeepers on Friday, the third such incident in a week. "This afternoon, an explosion inside a UN position... injured three peacekeepers, two seriously. They are all currently being evacuated to hospital. We do not yet know the origin of ...

Katz: Hezbollah-Linked Homes to Be Destroyed Under Rafah-Khan Younis Model

This is Beirut, 03/04 14:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel remains committed to disarming Hezbollah “through military and political means,” following a security assessment with senior military officials. Katz emphasized that Israel’s primary objective in Lebanon is the dismantling of Hezbollah’s military capabilities, regardless of broader ...

In Israel, an Alert System Upgraded with Every New War

This is Beirut, 03/04 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Between two wars with Iran, Israeli civil defense has significantly improved its population alert system, relying heavily on technological innovation and artificial intelligence to make life less burdensome for Israelis under the threat of Iranian missiles. Sarah Chemla, 32, lives in central Tel Aviv. Her second child was born in June 2025 in a ...

Hezbollah's Fallback Strategy as the Resistance Axis Unravels

Marwan El Amine, 03/04 08:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hezbollah is coming under immense pressure on all fronts. Its regional backer Iran stands on the threshold of a new political phase that points to a retreat from its regional strategy, with profound implications for Hezbollah in Lebanon. There, Israel is escalating its military efforts against Hezbollah, with the campaign likely to intensify ...

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