US President Donald Trump confirmed he sharply rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military actions in Lebanon. The exchange matters because it highlights rare public friction between close allies during a fragile regional ceasefire. The dispute affects diplomatic efforts involving Israel, Lebanon, Iran, and the United States. Speaking during a podcast interview, Trump acknowledged […]
Israel-Lebanon tensions
Israeli officials criticize Netanyahu over Lebanon remarks
Israeli security officials have criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over remarks concerning military operations in southern Lebanon, warning that the statements could endanger troops. The officials argued that publicly discussing sensitive military activities offers no operational benefit. The controversy has intensified debate over the government’s handling of security matters during a politically charged period. According […]
Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills seven amid tensions
An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, and injured fifteen others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry on Saturday. The attack further intensified tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, where clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah have continued despite an earlier ceasefire agreement. Moreover, the latest […]
Four killed as Israel escalates Lebanon attacks
At least four people, including women, have been killed in renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon, according to Arab media reports. The attacks mark an escalation in cross-border violence and have further heightened regional tensions. Civilians in multiple areas have been directly affected. Israeli forces carried out heavy shelling in southern Lebanon and airstrikes in the […]
UNIFIL says Israeli gunfire landed near peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Friday that Israeli gunfire landed close to its peacekeepers on two separate occasions in southern Lebanon, raising concern over what it described as a recurring pattern of incidents. In a statement, UNIFIL said a patrol operating in south Lebanon reported that 15 rounds of […]