Tag: #israel

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon as U.S.-Mediated Ceasefire Is Extended

Israel struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon as U.S.-mediated talks extended an April ceasefire by 45 days; UNIFIL warned of drone incidents.

#israel, #lebanon, #hezbollah, #ceasefire, #unifil

Israel’s Defense Minister Says Military Ready to Resume Strikes on Iran, Tied to U.S. Approval

Israel’s defense minister said Israel is ready to resume war with Iran if the U.S. gives a 'green light,' naming targets and threatening to cripple Iran’s infrastructure.

#israel, #iran, #diplomacy, #war

10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect amid fragile pause in cross-border fighting

A U.S.-released agreement created a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon beginning April 16–17, pausing cross-border fighting as diplomacy seeks enforcement.

#israel, #lebanon, #hezbollah, #ceasefire

HRW: April 16 Strike Destroyed Qasmieh Bridge, Severing Last Major Civilian Crossing Over Lebanon’s Litani

Human Rights Watch says an April 16 Israeli strike destroyed the Qasmieh bridge, the last main Litani River crossing for civilians, raising possible war-crime concerns.

#lebanon, #israel, #humanrights, #litani

Israel to Hold Direct Talks with Lebanon in Washington as Airstrikes Continue

Israel will begin direct negotiations with Lebanon in Washington as soon as next week, even as Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory persist.

#israel, #lebanon, #hezbollah, #diplomacy

Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Hub Opens a New Front in the 2026 War

Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas facilities disrupt output, jolt global markets and raise legal questions over targeting civilian energy hubs.

#iran, #israel, #naturalgas, #southpars, #energy

Activists Plan Massive Gaza Aid Flotilla From Barcelona, Risking New Clash With Israeli Navy

Organizers say 100+ boats will sail March 29 to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Spain treads carefully as Tunisia cracks down on backers.

#gaza, #israel, #aidflotilla, #barcelona, #tunisia

Israeli ‘Double-Tap’ Strike Hits Beirut Beach Shelter, Killing Displaced Civilians

Witnesses say an Israeli double-tap strike hit Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida seafront, killing at least eight as fighting with Hezbollah widens.

#lebanon, #beirut, #israel, #hezbollah, #airstrikes

Lebanon’s Parliament Extends Its Term to 2028 as War and Displacement Upend Election Plans

Amid Israeli strikes and mass displacement, Lebanese MPs vote to delay 2026 elections and extend their mandate to 2028, sparking constitutional outrage.

#lebanon, #elections, #hezbollah, #israel, #parliament