NewsFeed Yariv Oppenheimer told Al Jazeera that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has incentives to escalate tensions with Iran and Hezbollah but is constrained by US President Donald Trump and US interests. He said Iran’s June 7 response was a warning, not a push for war, and doubts Trump would allow major Israeli retaliation. Published On … Read more
Hezbollah MP Ibrahim Moussawi rejects accusations that the group undermines the state. He argues that diplomacy has failed, that Israel continues to violate Lebanese sovereignty, and that resistance remains necessary when governments cannot protect their citizens. In this Talk to Al Jazeera interview, Moussawi discusses Hezbollah’s role, Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire, relations with Iran – and … Read more
Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting after truce announcement. Israel is still attacking Lebanon, even after the United States announced another ceasefire. Hezbollah has continued fighting too, though it was not part of talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments in Washington. So what’s next for the Lebanese people? Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests: Heiko Wimmen – … Read more
Senior Iranian officials leveled up criticism over Israel swelling a military campaign in Lebanon this week, as parallel discussions to end violence in the region press on. A top military commander, Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani, warned Israel must “withdraw to the positions it held before the start of the 40-day war” in early March, when … Read more
NewsFeed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon and were operating in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, in what he described as a “tactical victory”. This comes after Netanyahu said he ordered the Israeli military to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip. Published On … Read more
Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue. Israel intensifies its military action in Lebanon, killing and injuring dozens of people, despite a US-brokered ceasefire. Iran insists those attacks must also end as part of any deal with the United States. So, why is Israel ramping up its strikes? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Najat Aoun Saliba … Read more
Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon BBC Israel’s military warns residents to leave Lebanese city of Tyre NBC News Israeli strikes follow displacement order for Lebanese city of Tyre Al Jazeera Israeli military tells residents of swathe of southern Lebanon to leave The Guardian Residents Watch as Israeli War Planes Circle Over Southern Lebanon The New York … Read more
NewsFeed Mohamad Saaydoun, an amputee displaced by the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, is living in a makeshift camp in central Beirut after repeated displacement, loss of income, and damage to his home. He is among more than 1.6 million people displaced across Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli attacks. Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026 Click here … Read more
NewsFeed Somaliland’s first ambassador to a foreign country presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region’s independence last year. Somaliland declared separation from Somalia in 1991 but had remained internationally unrecognised for more than three decades. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 Click here to share on … Read more
In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity Thursday from Beijing, President Trump said that during their summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not provide military equipment to Iran for its war in the Middle East. Asked by Hannity how big of a discussion the two leaders had regarding China’s support … Read more