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Zelensky Claims War with Russia Nearing End, Calls for Stronger U.S. Support to Achieve Peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on a high-profile visit to the United States, expressed optimism that the war with Russia is nearing its conclusion, urging decisive action from Washington to hasten the end of the conflict. In an interview with ABC News, Zelensky asserted that Ukraine is "closer to the end of the war than many believe" and stressed the need for continued support from Ukraine's allies to achieve a just peace. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on a high-profile visit to the United States, expressed optimism that the war with Russia is nearing its conclusion, urging decisive action from Washington to hasten the end of the conflict. In an interview with ABC News, Zelensky asserted that Ukraine is "closer to the end of the war than many believe" and stressed the need for continued support from Ukraine's allies to achieve a just peace. -
Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Lebanon, Killing at Least 558, as Iran Warns Hezbollah 'Cannot Stand Alone' Against Israel
Israel intensified its airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in a conflict that has already claimed hundreds of lives and displaced tens of thousands. The Iran-backed militant group responded by firing rockets into northern Israel, raising concerns about a broader regional confrontation involving Iran and the United States. 
Israel intensified its airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in a conflict that has already claimed hundreds of lives and displaced tens of thousands. The Iran-backed militant group responded by firing rockets into northern Israel, raising concerns about a broader regional confrontation involving Iran and the United States. -
Hezbollah Rockets Rain on Israel After Massive Airstrikes Kill 492, Including Dozens of Women and Children in Lebanon’s Worst Day of Violence
Israel's escalating military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon has resulted in the deadliest day of the conflict since the 2006 war, with airstrikes killing 492 people on Monday, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes, which targeted Hezbollah's military infrastructure, also left over 1,600 wounded, including women and children, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating. 
Israel's escalating military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon has resulted in the deadliest day of the conflict since the 2006 war, with airstrikes killing 492 people on Monday, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes, which targeted Hezbollah's military infrastructure, also left over 1,600 wounded, including women and children, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating. -
Death Toll in Lebanon Surges to 356 as Israeli Strikes Devastate Hezbollah Strongholds
Lebanon's health ministry has reported that at least 356 people were killed and more than 1,240 wounded on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes intensified across the country. The strikes, which primarily targeted Hezbollah positions in southern and eastern Lebanon, marked one of the deadliest days in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Among the dead were 24 children and 42 women, adding to the growing humanitarian toll of the violence. 
Lebanon's health ministry has reported that at least 356 people were killed and more than 1,240 wounded on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes intensified across the country. The strikes, which primarily targeted Hezbollah positions in southern and eastern Lebanon, marked one of the deadliest days in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Among the dead were 24 children and 42 women, adding to the growing humanitarian toll of the violence. -
Hezbollah Hit Hard as Israeli Airstrikes Kill 182, Raising Fears of Wider War
Israel launched one of its most aggressive air campaigns against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 182 people, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. The strikes, which targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and northern regions near the Syrian border, mark the deadliest day in nearly a year of escalating hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. 
Israel launched one of its most aggressive air campaigns against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 182 people, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. The strikes, which targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and northern regions near the Syrian border, mark the deadliest day in nearly a year of escalating hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. -
Zelensky to Present 'Victory Plan' to U.S. Leaders Amid Escalating Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to present a comprehensive "victory plan" aimed at bringing an end to the 2.5-year war with Russia during his highly anticipated visit to the U.S. this week. Zelensky's diplomatic and military push comes at a critical time in the conflict, as he seeks to secure additional military support and diplomatic backing from President Joe Biden, Congress, and the leading U.S. presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to present a comprehensive "victory plan" aimed at bringing an end to the 2.5-year war with Russia during his highly anticipated visit to the U.S. this week. Zelensky's diplomatic and military push comes at a critical time in the conflict, as he seeks to secure additional military support and diplomatic backing from President Joe Biden, Congress, and the leading U.S. presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. -
Israel Warns Lebanese Residents to Flee as Hezbollah Targets Hit in Largest Wave of Strikes Yet
Israel issues dire warnings to civilians in southern Lebanon as airstrikes target Hezbollah strongholds, leaving more than 100 dead and raising fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. 
Israel issues dire warnings to civilians in southern Lebanon as airstrikes target Hezbollah strongholds, leaving more than 100 dead and raising fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. -
Lebanon and Israel Edge Closer to War as Hezbollah Declares 'Open-Ended Battle'
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified dramatically over the past 48 hours, marking the most significant exchange of fire between the two sides since the war in Gaza began. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified dramatically over the past 48 hours, marking the most significant exchange of fire between the two sides since the war in Gaza began. -
Israel and Hezbollah Intensify Strikes as Death Toll from Beirut Attack Climbs
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated dramatically over the weekend as both sides traded heavy strikes following a deadly Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs. The death toll from the Friday attack, which targeted a Hezbollah meeting, rose to 37, including seven women and three children, according to Lebanon's health minister Firass Abiad. The Israeli military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah operatives, including Ibrahim Aqil, a top commander with a long history of militant activity. 
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated dramatically over the weekend as both sides traded heavy strikes following a deadly Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs. The death toll from the Friday attack, which targeted a Hezbollah meeting, rose to 37, including seven women and three children, according to Lebanon's health minister Firass Abiad. The Israeli military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah operatives, including Ibrahim Aqil, a top commander with a long history of militant activity. -
Iran Withheld Missile Launchers from Russia, Leaving Advanced Fath-360s Inoperable in Ukraine Conflict: Report
Iran has delivered a batch of close-range ballistic missiles to Russia but withheld the launchers necessary to deploy them, raising questions about the operational status of these weapons and the broader implications for military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. According to sources familiar with the situation, the absence of mobile launchers for the Fath-360 missiles could indicate strategic delays, leaving the weapons currently unusable in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. 
Iran has delivered a batch of close-range ballistic missiles to Russia but withheld the launchers necessary to deploy them, raising questions about the operational status of these weapons and the broader implications for military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. According to sources familiar with the situation, the absence of mobile launchers for the Fath-360 missiles could indicate strategic delays, leaving the weapons currently unusable in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
