Source: Defense News
Security & Justice
U.S. Intel Indicates War Between Israel and Hezbollah Inching Closer
A large-scale confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is likely to break out in the next several weeks if Jerusalem and Hamas fail to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza, U.S. intelligence indicates.
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Hezbollah Says Fired Rockets at Israeli Base After Attacks on Lebanon
Hezbollah said it fired "dozens" of rockets Thursday at a military base in northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon, one of which killed a fighter from the Iran-backed group.
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Articles
Lebanon Needs to Heed Warnings About Its Airport Safety Before It’s Too Late
Much like the rest of the country, Lebanon’s only international airport is an enigma. Its departure hall leaves a heaviness in my chest that I can’t shake off, while its arrival hall makes me feel as giddy as a child in a candy store.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Reform or Rely on Handouts: Lebanon’s Stark Choice
Lebanon is facing one of the worst financial crises in the world. It is important to understand the underlying reasons behind the crisis in order to adequately address the country’s financial meltdown and, ultimately, resolve it by tackling the root causes.
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Narrowly Avoids Being Hit by a Fan at Euros
Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoided being hit by a fan who jumped from the crowd to get close to the soccer star when Portugal played Georgia at the European Championship on Wednesday.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Georgia Stuns Portugal to Reach Euro 2024 Knockout Stages
Georgia caused the biggest upset of Euro 2024 so far with a sensational 2-0 win over Portugal to book its place in the round of 16.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Monday 30 October 2023 18:28:31
Germany Deploys Special Forces in Cyprus and Jordan Ready to Evacuate Citizens from Israel
In response to the escalating situation in the Middle East, the German Ministry of Defence has established a headquarters in Cyprus to plan and execute potential evacuations of German citizens.
The German Army’s Special Forces (KSK, Kommando Spezialkräfte), Navy Special Forces (KSM, Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine) unit, also known as combat swimmers, and the federal police Special Forces unit, which specializes in rescuing hostages (GSG 9), have been deployed to the Mediterranean island nation. C-130H Hercules and A400Ms are now in stand-by in Cyprus, ready to take off.
Also, special Forces from the army (KSK) are now positioned in Jordan, signaling Germany’s readiness to respond swiftly to any potential crisis in the area.
According to Bild, Berlin is preparing for “all scenarios” should the conflict between the Hamas-led Palestinian resistance and Israel escalate. The German Foreign Ministry has indicated that there are still several thousand German citizens present in the Middle East, despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas (and, pending, Hezbollah). The deployment of troops and the establishment of a headquarters in Cyprus reflect Germany's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens during this challenging period in the region.
