Israeli Forces Carry Out Ground, Air and Artillery Operations Across Southern Lebanon
Israeli military operations intensified across southern Lebanon as the Israeli army reported casualties among its troops during clashes with Hezbollah, while fresh airstrikes, artillery shelling and ground operations continued across several border areas.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Relative Calm Returns to South Lebanon as Israel Weighs Limited Pullback
A fragile calm settled over southern Lebanon on Monday, amid reports of possible Israeli troop redeployments and renewed diplomatic efforts ahead of a new round of U.S.-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel expected in Washington later this week.
Monday, June 22, 2026
Lebanon’s Sixty Days to Choose Statehood
The latest agreement between the United States and Iran has produced the predictable wave of Lebanese illusions. Some have rushed to declare that the war is over. Others have convinced themselves that the next sixty days will somehow produce a miracle: Hezbollah will accept the logic of the state, Iran will abandon its Lebanese military investment, Israel will withdraw, and Lebanon will wake up to a new dawn of reconstruction, stability, and sovereignty.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The ‘Great Settlement’: Trump’s Financial Heist, Iran’s Strategic Heist
Donald Trump delayed when decisive action was required. He retreated from pressure points that gave Washington leverage. He weakened American bargaining power before securing American objectives. He personalized one of the most consequential confrontations in the Middle East and transformed it into a succession of contradictory declarations, shifting positions, and improvised negotiations.
Tuesday, June 16, 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