High-profile protests over the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement reached late last month were initially dismissed by officials as primarily Hezbollah playing a spoiler, but substantial political opposition continues over what is being termed an “unenforceable” and...
Demolitions Continue as Israeli DM Rules Out Withdrawing From Lebanon
President Trump’s declaration yesterday that Israel wanted to withdraw from Lebanon and his prediction that this would happen soon was echoed today by Ambassador Michel Issa, who said the framework was being implemented and Israel would start once a timetable was...
Airstrikes, Artillery Fire Launched Against Southern Lebanon as Israeli Attacks Continue
Israeli forces continued to carry out attacks on southern Lebanon, even as they geared up for yet another round of talks with the Lebanese government in the wake of more than half a dozen agreements with them that failed to do anything to stop the ongoing war....
18 Wounded as Two Bombings Mar Macron’s Visit to Syrian Capital
Twin bombings outside the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus cast a pall over the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and wounded at least 18 people, including four security personnel, according to Syrian state media. Reportedly one of the bombs was placed in...
Lebanese Christians Reject Netanyahu’s Claim They Requested Annexation Into Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made headlines Sunday with a claim that Lebanese Christian communities in southern Lebanon are so happy with the protection afforded them by ongoing Israeli military occupation that they’re actually requesting to be annexed...
Israeli Drone Strike Killed Four in Lebanon, Including School Principal
Israeli drone strikes targeted a carload of civilian in the Lebanese town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, killing the four people within. The IDF confirmed the attack, terming them “suspects” who were killed because they posed a threat to ground troops. The slain were...
Israeli Settlers Establish Cattle Farm In Southwest Syria
Adding concern that the Israeli invasion of southwest Syria is proving to be a lot more permanent than initially suggested, Israeli settlers have established a new illegal settlement inside Syria’s Daraa Governorate, bringing some 140 head of cattle with them. The...
Israeli Army Chief Threatens ‘Swift Offensive’ From Castle to Conquer Lebanon
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon, albeit it at a somewhat slower pace over the past week. Two more Lebanese were killed and four wounded in the past 24 hours, according to Health Ministry officials, who put the total war toll at 4,304 people killed and...
Cafe Bombing in Damascus Kills At Least 9, Wounds 20
Speculation has been running wild today in Damascus after a bombing in a cafe in the center of the city killed at least nine people and wounded some 20 others. The site was near the Justice Palace, the city’s main courthouse. As of yet, no group has claimed credit for...
Israeli Envoy: Lebanese Army ‘Sidelining’ Shi’ites in Confrontation With Hezbollah
The peace deal with Israel has proven quite controversial within Lebanon, with large scale protests in the wake of the announcement and fearing that it effectively does nothing about the ongoing Israeli invasion and occupation. The growing concern among analysts...


