Tag: #israel

Iran Supreme Leader Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strikes as Hormuz Attacks Rattle Global Markets

U.S. and Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader as tanker attacks choke the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil higher, stocks lower and rate-cut bets fading.

#iran, #israel, #straitofhormuz, #oil, #globalmarkets

Israel Declares War on Hezbollah as Ceasefire Lapses and Airstrikes Hit Beirut

Israel says it has begun an “offensive campaign” against Hezbollah after the ceasefire expired, with deadly strikes in Beirut and rockets fired toward Haifa.

#lebanon, #israel, #hezbollah, #beirut, #iran

Iran’s soccer chief hints at skipping 2026 World Cup after Khamenei killed in U.S.–Israeli strike

Iran’s football federation president says the team may not attend the 2026 World Cup in North America after Tehran confirmed Khamenei’s death.

#iran, #worldcup2026, #fifa, #israel, #us

Israel Declares Gaza Hostage Crisis Over as Cease-Fire Enters ‘Phase Two’ and Rafah Crossing Reopens—Narrowly

With the last Israeli hostage remains recovered, Israel says phase two of the cease-fire begins with a limited, heavily vetted reopening of Rafah.

#gaza, #israel, #rafahcrossing, #ceasefire, #hostages

Israel Bulldozes UNRWA East Jerusalem Compound, U.N. Calls It an Unprecedented Breach

Israeli forces demolished parts of UNRWA’s Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem, citing new laws and taxes; the U.N. says its premises are immune.

#israel, #unrwa, #jerusalem, #unitednations, #internationallaw

Hamas Says It Will Dissolve Gaza Government Under U.S.-Backed Transition Plan

Hamas says it will hand Gaza’s administration to a nonpartisan technocratic committee, but disarmament and continued violence threaten the transition.

#gaza, #hamas, #israel, #ceasefire, #unitednations

Lebanon’s Army Claims Arms Monopoly in the South, Testing Hezbollah and Israel

Lebanon’s military says only state forces and UN peacekeepers now bear arms south of the Litani, a first in decades—and a fragile test.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #israel, #unifil, #middleeast

Lebanon’s Army Claims Monopoly on Arms in the South, Testing Hezbollah’s Role and a Fragile Ceasefire

Lebanon’s military says it now controls the area south of the Litani River, sidelining Hezbollah’s presence and raising questions over Israel and UNIFIL.

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

Lebanese Army Says It Has Secured First-Ever Monopoly on Arms in Southern Border Zone

Lebanon’s army says it has completed the first phase of a U.S.-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani under a 2024 ceasefire.

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

Israel to Let Dozens of Aid Group Licenses Lapse, Threatening Gaza Relief Operations

Israel says 37 international NGOs failed new vetting rules and must wind down by March 1, raising fears of disrupted health and food aid in Gaza.

#gaza, #israel, #humanitarian, #ngos, #aid

U.S. Shuttles Between Israel and Islamist-Led Syria in Paris to Redraw Golan Border Rules

U.S.-mediated talks in Paris seek new security terms after Israel’s 2024 incursion into southern Syria, testing UN rules and Syria’s new rulers.

#syria, #israel, #diplomacy, #golanheights, #unitedstates

Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, and Slovenia Withdraw from Eurovision 2026 Over Israel's Participation

Several countries exit 2026 Eurovision in protest against Israel's involvement amid Gaza controversies, sparking debate on cultural neutrality.

#eurovision, #israel, #spain, #boycott

Historic Talks at Naqoura: Lebanon and Israel Meet After Four Decades

Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks in Naqoura for the first time in 40 years, focusing on ceasefire reinforcement.

#lebanon, #israel, #ceasefire, #unitednations, #diplomacy

UN Chief Criticizes Israeli Military Operations in Gaza

Guterres condemns Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting civilian casualties and potential war crimes.

#unitednations, #israel, #gazaconflict, #warcrimes

UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Gaza Operations, Suggests Possible War Crimes

UN Secretary-General Guterres critiques Israel's Gaza actions, hinting at potential war crimes, as humanitarian crisis worsens.

#israel, #gaza, #unitednations, #warcrimes, #conflict