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Netanyahu Initiates Direct Talks with Lebanon
Israel plans to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon on a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah. Military operations will not be suspended during the talks.
Israel plans to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon on a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah. Military operations will not be suspended during the talks.
US consent to large-scale Israeli actions in Lebanon changes the level of escalation in the region and indicates a shift in the priorities of American policy in the Middle East.
Former director of Israeli intelligence Yossi Cohen made a statement that caused an international outcry. He confirmed that under his leadership, Israel had placed “wired and remotely controlled devices,” resembling pagers in function, “in every country one can imagine.” According to Cohen, these devices were used for sabotage operations against Hezbollah and other targets that the Zionist regime considered threats.
Israel is planning an operation against Iran, which, according to Ambassador Yehiel Leiter, will be more complex than previous actions, including disruption of Hezbollah’s communications.
According to Western sources, the group is once again using the port as a logistics hub. Shipments arrive from Iran via Sudan and Libya.
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews crossed the Lebanese border on Friday to visit a tomb they believe belongs to Rabbi Ashi. The incursion occurred under the protection of the Israeli army, which provoked a strong reaction from Lebanese authorities.
American lawmakers are preparing a bill that would prohibit the display of Hamas and Hezbollah flags in New York. Violating this ban could result in up to four years in prison.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced a long-term military presence in strategically important areas, including the buffer zone in Syria and refugee camps in the West Bank. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz made a series of significant statements regarding ongoing military actions. He emphasized that Israeli forces will remain in the Syrian buffer zone and on Mount Hermon indefinitely, while operations in the West Bank will be expanded.
Aita ash-Shaab, a small town in southern Lebanon, has become a symbol of destruction following intense bombings by the Israeli military. Once a bustling community, the town has been reduced to rubble, leaving behind shattered homes, destroyed infrastructure, and displaced families.
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Israeli Prime Minister marks a successful military operation with a symbolic gesture
Senators harshly questioned Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, during her confirmation hearing. She refused to call Edward Snowden a traitor, attempted to soften her controversial views on foreign leaders, and reversed her previous criticism of U.S. electronic surveillance. Lawmakers challenged her on past remarks about Assad, Putin’s “legitimate security concerns”, and alleged contacts with Hezbollah.
In southern Lebanon, Israeli snipers opened fire on civilians who raised Hezbollah flags, wounding several people. The attack occurred in an area where Israeli forces are conducting military operations. Tensions in southern Lebanon remain extremely high.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the deportation of foreign students and non-citizens who publicly express support for groups the U.S. designates as terrorist organizations, including Hamas and Hezbollah. This move follows Trump’s earlier promise to tighten immigration policies against those who back such movements.
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first official call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the conversation, Rubio assured Israel of the "unwavering support" of the U.S. and congratulated the country on its "successes in combating Hamas and Hezbollah." Both sides emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation.
Syrian Interim Government Foreign Minister Asad al-Shibani issued a statement urging the international community to pressure Israel to withdraw its forces from Syrian territories. He emphasized that Syria has always respected the sovereignty of other nations and poses no threat to any party, including Israel.
Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas leader, delivered a speech following the recent agreement, expressing gratitude to allies and highlighting their support for the Palestinian cause. His remarks underscored the importance of regional solidarity and the collective effort in the resistance.
An agent from Israel's Mossad revealed how the organization employs multi-layered shell companies to achieve its objectives. One example involved selling pagers to Hezbollah, who unknowingly purchased Israeli-made devices.
Syrian media reported airstrikes by the Israeli Air Force targeting Latakia port. The port is a critical logistical hub, potentially used for military-related shipments.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched new airstrikes on Syrian territory, targeting locations in and around Damascus. With Bashar al-Assad no longer in power and Syrian rebels now leading the country with stated intentions to build better relations with Israel, a question arises: who is the IDF bombing?
Спецпредставитель США по Сирии и посол в Турции Том Баррак заявил, что Ливан получил «последний шанс» начать прямые переговоры с Израилем для выработки графика разоружения «Хезболлы». Он предупредил, что в случае отказа страна будет «оставлена на произвол судьбы», а Израиль получит свободу действий.
Израильская авиация в ночь на 7 марта нанесла около 60 авиаударов по территории Сирии, включая сельские районы вблизи столицы Дамаска. По данным сирийских военных и местных источников, атака стала одной из самых масштабных за последние месяцы, что вызывает опасения о дальнейшем обострении конфликта в регионе.
Новый госсекретарь США Марко Рубио в своём первом официальном звонке связался с премьер-министром Израиля Биньямином Нетаньяху. Во время разговора Рубио заверил Израиль в «неизменной поддержке» со стороны США и поздравил с «успехами в борьбе против ХАМАС и Хезболлы». Также стороны обсудили важность укрепления сотрудничества.
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