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Netanyahu Backs Ceasefire Deal to End Deadly Israel-Hezbollah War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that he is supporting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, aiming to end a yearlong conflict that has devastated Lebanon and displaced over a million people. Netanyahu said the proposal would go to Israel's Cabinet for approval, expressing confidence in its passage. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that he is supporting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, aiming to end a yearlong conflict that has devastated Lebanon and displaced over a million people. Netanyahu said the proposal would go to Israel's Cabinet for approval, expressing confidence in its passage. -
Russia Condemns 'Irresponsible' Nuclear Weapons Discussion for Ukraine
Russia has condemned recent discussions in the West about the possibility of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons, calling the idea "absolutely irresponsible." Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the reports, which cited unnamed officials suggesting such a move as a potential deterrent against Russian aggression. 
Russia has condemned recent discussions in the West about the possibility of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons, calling the idea "absolutely irresponsible." Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the reports, which cited unnamed officials suggesting such a move as a potential deterrent against Russian aggression. -
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Beirut as Ceasefire with Hezbollah Nears Approval
Israeli warplanes intensified their bombardment of Beirut on Tuesday, striking central areas and Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs as Israel's security cabinet prepared to vote on a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal. The deal, if approved, aims to end over a year of deadly conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, a war that has destabilized the region and displaced millions. 
Israeli warplanes intensified their bombardment of Beirut on Tuesday, striking central areas and Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs as Israel's security cabinet prepared to vote on a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal. The deal, if approved, aims to end over a year of deadly conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, a war that has destabilized the region and displaced millions. -
Russia Advances in Eastern Ukraine, Pushing Toward Strategic Donetsk Towns
Russian forces have achieved their most significant territorial gains in Ukraine since the early months of the 2022 invasion, capturing nearly 235 square kilometers in the past week, according to analysts and independent reports. These advances signal a shift along a front line that had remained largely static for two years, intensifying concerns over Ukraine's ability to hold critical positions in the eastern Donetsk region. 
Russian forces have achieved their most significant territorial gains in Ukraine since the early months of the 2022 invasion, capturing nearly 235 square kilometers in the past week, according to analysts and independent reports. These advances signal a shift along a front line that had remained largely static for two years, intensifying concerns over Ukraine's ability to hold critical positions in the eastern Donetsk region. -
Biden and Macron to Announce Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire as Israeli Cabinet to Vote on Ceasefire Deal
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah within 36 hours, according to senior Lebanese sources. The ceasefire aims to bring an end to over a year of escalating conflict that has devastated the region. 
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah within 36 hours, according to senior Lebanese sources. The ceasefire aims to bring an end to over a year of escalating conflict that has devastated the region. -
Russia Captures British Fighter in Kursk as Ukraine Battles Escalating Assaults
Russian forces have reportedly captured a British national fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, in what could be one of the first known instances of a Western national detained on Russian soil during the ongoing war. The development comes amid intensified military operations by Moscow, with ground forces advancing and daylight drone attacks targeting civilian areas across Ukraine. 
Russian forces have reportedly captured a British national fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, in what could be one of the first known instances of a Western national detained on Russian soil during the ongoing war. The development comes amid intensified military operations by Moscow, with ground forces advancing and daylight drone attacks targeting civilian areas across Ukraine. -
Iran’s Khamenei Demands Death Sentences for Israeli Leaders Following ICC Warrants
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for death sentences for Israeli leaders, escalating tensions following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The ICC charges, announced last Thursday, cite alleged war crimes tied to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the deadly Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for death sentences for Israeli leaders, escalating tensions following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The ICC charges, announced last Thursday, cite alleged war crimes tied to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the deadly Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. -
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone and Missile Strikes as Kyiv Targets Deep Inside Russia
Russia and Ukraine escalated their conflict over the weekend with a series of drone and missile strikes that left dozens injured and caused significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "unwavering" support from Western allies, urging stricter sanctions on Moscow and increased arms supplies to Kyiv. 
Russia and Ukraine escalated their conflict over the weekend with a series of drone and missile strikes that left dozens injured and caused significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "unwavering" support from Western allies, urging stricter sanctions on Moscow and increased arms supplies to Kyiv. -
Netanyahu Backs Ceasefire Plan with Hezbollah as Violence Rages Across Borders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conditionally approved a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The proposal, facilitated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, seeks to implement a 60-day cessation of hostilities after more than a year of escalating violence between Israel and the Lebanese militant group. While the agreement has advanced significantly, unresolved issues remain, and the final deal is still under negotiation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conditionally approved a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The proposal, facilitated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, seeks to implement a 60-day cessation of hostilities after more than a year of escalating violence between Israel and the Lebanese militant group. While the agreement has advanced significantly, unresolved issues remain, and the final deal is still under negotiation. -
Three Arrested in UAE Over Rabbi’s Death as Israel Alleges Terror Link
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old Israeli-Moldovan rabbi whose death has been condemned as a "heinous antisemitic terror incident" by Israeli officials. The suspects were apprehended shortly after Kogan's body was discovered in the Emirati city of Al Ain on Sunday, days after he was reported missing in Dubai. 
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old Israeli-Moldovan rabbi whose death has been condemned as a "heinous antisemitic terror incident" by Israeli officials. The suspects were apprehended shortly after Kogan's body was discovered in the Emirati city of Al Ain on Sunday, days after he was reported missing in Dubai.
