UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

The United Nations Security Council commenced negotiations on Monday over a French-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which currently expires on August 31, 2025. Simultaneously, the draft signals a long-term goal of eventual withdrawal, provided Lebanon assumes full security responsibilities. What’s in the Draft Resolution Extension […]

Hezbollah Deputy Chief Warns Lebanon: 'No Life' If Government Confronts Group

Hezbollah Deputy Chief Warns Lebanon: ‘No Life’ If Government Confronts Group

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem issued a stark warning to the Lebanese government on Friday, saying that any attempt to confront the Iran-backed militant group would lead to severe national consequences. “There will be no life in Lebanon if the government chooses confrontation,” Qassem said in a public address, escalating tensions between Hezbollah and the […]

Hezbollah Commander Killed by IDF as Iranian Missiles Slam Israeli Cities

Hezbollah Commander Killed by IDF as Iranian Missiles Slam Israeli Cities

The Israeli military has confirmed the targeted killing of a top Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, amid a fresh wave of Iranian missile attacks that injured over 20 people across Israel’s north and south. In a statement released early Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it conducted a precision drone strike that eliminated Mohammed […]

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam Announces New Government

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam Announces New Government

On Saturday, February 8, Lebanon’s prime minister announced the formation of a new government, as confirmed by the presidency. This marks the end of a two-year period of governance by interim authorities, following the decline of Hezbollah’s long-standing dominance. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed his desire to lead a “government of reform and salvation,” vowing […]