As Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Hezbollah opposes ceasefire talks in Washington. As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. Can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of … Read more
NewsFeed Israel has demolished 50 shops in al-Eizariya overnight, erasing the livelihoods of more than 200 families despite legal appeals to Israel’s Supreme Court. Israel has earmarked a swath of land for a settlement corridor that would bisect the occupied West Bank and displace thousands of Bedouin villagers. Published On 13 May 202613 May … Read more
Are Israeli prisons deploying trained dogs to rape Palestinian prisoners? According to New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, the answer appears to be yes. In a lengthy column published Monday, Kristof recounts a sordid tale from a source he identifies as a “Gaza journalist.” He writes that on one occasion, the journalist “was held down, … Read more
According to the sources, Israel built the facility shortly before the war began, with U.S. knowledge. It housed special forces and served as a logistics hub for the air force. Rescue teams were also stationed there in case Israeli pilots were shot down. No Israeli pilots were downed during the war. The Journal said the … Read more
President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty and freedom. Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said that the country would no longer be an “arena for anyone’s wars”, and that the ceasefire with Israel should lead to work on permanent agreements. In a televised address to … Read more
Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades. Israel agreed to the 10-day pause in attacks against Lebanon but has refused to withdraw its troops from the south. The ceasefire was announced after officials met in person in Washington, DC – the first direct talks since 1993. Now, there is hope for an … Read more
Tracking data appears to show a number of Iran-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the hours after the U.S. blockade of the waterway began on Monday. The U.S. military said its blockade would apply to “all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports,” but that it would “not impede freedom of navigation … Read more
NewsFeed Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, illegal under international law, that has Palestinians terrified they will lose their land. At an inauguration event, far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich outlined plans to expand borders across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. Published On 12 Apr 202612 Apr 2026 Click here to share on … Read more
Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks BBC Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire AP News Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed Reuters Netanyahu announces negotiations with Lebanon after U.S. pressure Axios Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in D.C. as War Threatens U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire … Read more
Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Petrochemical Facility, Defense Minister Says WSJ The South Pars natural gas complex is an energy lifeline for Iran apnews.com Israel hits Iran’s South Pars petrochemical plant as mediators float new ceasefire proposal MS NOW Second petrochemical plant struck, Iran says The Times of Israel Plan in place to strike strategic Iran sites if deal not … Read more