The ceasefire agreement that paused the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon will likely be extended when it expires next week, according to several people familiar with the matter.
The escalation of Hezbollah-Israel war in late 2024, which led to widespread destruction and large displacement, has left 30% of Lebanon's population facing acute food insecurity,
The Hezbollah leader was outside his home in the Bekaa valley when unidentified gunmen arrived in two vehicles, opened fire on Hamadi, killing him on spot.
A key opportunity lies in Mediterranean natural gas deposits, which could provide economic relief and energy security for Lebanon and the world as a whole.
Husainy, a Muslim cleric from Michigan, was reportedly tapped to deliver a benediction at President-elect Trump's inauguration after a series of controversial remarks.
Hezbollah, one of Lebanon's most powerful political players, has been significantly weakened by its conflict with Israel.
Meanwhile, the IDF reported a concerning discovery near Har Dov, close to Israel’s northern border. Large quantities of Hezbollah weaponry were found, including anti-tank missiles, machine guns, and rockets aimed at Israeli territory. These findings underscore the severity of the ongoing threat and the fragility of the ceasefire agreement.
Husainy, who has been described by a Middle East watchdog group as a ‘radical antisemitic, pro-Hezbollah’ Imam, was notably absent from
The Middle East Forum, a conservative nonprofit focused on Islamic issues, has described Al-Husainy as “a radical anti-Semitic, pro-Hezbollah Shia imam” with “a significant history of
President Joe Biden confused Palestinian militant group Hamas with Hezbollah while announcing a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday.
The Lebanese parliament finally voted on a new president on Thursday following two years of deadlock. Joseph Aoun the head of the country's armed forces won a majority of the votes.