The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to renew a ceasefire, both sides said Wednesday, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict. The U.S.-brokered deal is contingent on Hezbollah cutting off attacks and evacuating…
The Presidency has noted the latest order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. On 21 May 2026, the ICJ issued an order setting a deadline of 22 November 2027 for South…
Israeli arms exports have reached an all-time high for the fifth consecutive year, hitting more than $19 billion in 2025 driven by sales of missile, rocket and air defense systems, the defense ministry announced Tuesday. Israel is among the world’s leading arms exporters. Its forces have fought on several fronts since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023…
Israel expands offensive in Lebanon as U.S. and Iran continue talks – CBS News Watch CBS News Trust between Washington and Tehran is at an all-time low, and Israel’s widening offensive in Lebanon is only complicating matters. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
NewsFeed Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon has moved deeper into sovereign territory, with troops crossing the Litani river. It’s the first time in nearly 20 years that Israeli troops have crossed that line. Obaida Hitto explains. Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera…
NewsFeed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon and were operating in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, in what he described as a “tactical victory”. This comes after Netanyahu said he ordered the Israeli military to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip. Published On…
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month’s ceasefire.
The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now “combat zones” as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.
NewsFeed Funerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday. The Israeli military has repeatedly attacked health facilities and medical teams in Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of using them to conceal weapons and fighters. Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation, saying ‘silence is not an option’ while citing the genocide in Gaza and the ‘illegal war’ on Lebanon. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on…
