A few months ago, Lebanon’s leaders believed they had a rare opportunity to weaken Hezbollah’s grip on the country. Iran backed group had been weakened by months of fighting. When a US-backed ceasefire paused fighting in late 2024, there was a moment when Lebanon believed they might finally succeed where others had failed. According to … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again highlighted the growing warmth between India and Israel, saying he sees stronger support from India than from almost anywhere else in the world. Speaking at a conference in the West Bank on Thursday, Netanyahu said India has a special place in Israel’s global outreach strategy. He described … Read more
<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Wednesday (May 13, 2026) that he secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war. Mr. Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the visit, the Israeli … Read more
<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. File | Photo Credit: AP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (April 26, 2026) said Hezbollah’s actions were threatening the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, as he pledged to “vigorously” target the Iran-backed group. “It must be understood that Hezbollah’s violations are, in practice, … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on late Friday said efforts were underway to achieve a “historic peace” between Israel and Lebanon following a three-week ceasefire extension, while accusing Hezbollah of attempting to derail the process.In his first remarks since the truce extension, Netanyahu said he had held an “excellent conversation” with US President Donald Trump, … Read more
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has sharply raised the stakes around the stalled US-Iran diplomatic track, declaring that the “completion and consolidation” of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon is essential to the broader ceasefire architecture involving Tehran. In a post on X, Ghalibaf, who led the Iranian delegation in Islamabad for talks with the … Read more
In the course of their war against Iran, the US and Israel expanded their air and missile strikes from primarily military targets to critical civilian infrastructure, including key railway bridges and railway tracks. Both US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had issued strong warnings about crippling Iran’s transport and communication networks, … Read more
Hours after Donald Trump launched a scathing and abusive tirade against Iran, urging it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran hit back, warning that the US president was dragging his country into a ‘living hell’ and risking a wider crisis across the Middle East. “Your reckless moves are dragging the United States into a … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered the military to expand its operations deeper into southern Lebanon, saying the move was needed to stop continued rocket and anti-tank missile attacks by Hezbollah and strengthen security along Israel’s northern border. In a video statement from Israel’s Northern Command, Netanyahu said he had … Read more
Israeli air strikes targeted two Hamas-run police checkpoints in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing at least six Palestinians, including a child, according to local health officials. Medics said three policemen and three civilians died, with four others wounded. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the attack. Violence has continued despite a ceasefire … Read more