Israeli Raids Target South Lebanon and Bekaa as Hostilities Show No Sign of Easing
Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardment continued across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley on Thursday, a day after a deadly wave of attacks killed 12 people and wounded 13 others in the towns of Tayr Debba, Haris and the southern city of Sidon.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Israeli Forces Press Beyond ‘Yellow Line’ Amid Fierce Clashes in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces have intensified efforts to expand their presence beyond the self-declared “Yellow Line” in southern Lebanon, launching a series of limited ground advances in both the eastern and western sectors while facing resistance from Hezbollah fighters, according to security and local sources.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Three Options Facing Lebanon
On the eve of the launch of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations under full US auspices and, we might add, with US “engineering” of the launching and management of the negotiation track, Lebanon was facing three possible scenarios amid both vertical - in terms of firepower - and horizontal - with the Israeli war expanding across Lebanese geography - escalation on the ground.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Trump Saved Beirut, Not Hezbollah
For a few terrifying hours, many Lebanese believed Beirut was about to be dragged into another devastating war. Israel was preparing to strike the southern suburbs. Families were frightened. The old fear returned: Lebanon once again standing on the edge of destruction because of a war it did not choose and cannot control. Then Donald Trump intervened.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025