Israel’s cabinet approved the 2026 state budget on Friday, including 112 billion shekels ($35 billion) for defence. This marks a major increase from the earlier draft of 90 billion shekels. The budget now goes to parliament for an initial vote before the March deadline. The approval comes amid heightened tensions following costly conflicts with Hamas […]
Hezbollah tensions
Lebanon seeks peace, urges Israel to respect ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a UN Security Council delegation that Lebanon does not want war with Israel. He stressed that the Lebanese people have suffered enough and “there will be no going back.” Aoun called for international support for the Lebanese army’s plan to disarm non-state groups. The president said the army aims to […]