Lebanon's General Directorate of General Security announced the closure of its northern land border crossings following a series of repeated Israeli airstrikes that have targeted these areas. The move aims to prioritize the safety of travelers and individuals crossing into Lebanon.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes overnight on several border crossings and land routes between Lebanon and Syria, targeting what the military described as key corridors used to transfer weapons to Hezbollah.
If peace is more than the mere absence of war, then a true ceasefire must be more than just a pause in the fighting. The truce agreed to a week ago between Israel and Hezbollah contained several vital elements that held out the promise of longer-term stability. Among these were Lebanese troops replacing Hezbollah fighters as the main armed force in the country’s south, and steps to elect a president within 60 days. Ceasefire breaches by Israel and Hezbollah are now jeopardising these important aims.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
This past week, Israeli, Lebanese and American leaders were busy patting themselves on the back announcing the completion of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, crowed about Israel being victorious and now the unquestioned dominant force throughout the Middle East. Hezbollah declared a “divine victory” greater than the one they achieved in 2006. Meanwhile, US leaders were congratulating themselves for their leadership in a settlement they hoped would “advance broader peace and prosperity in the region
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Brazil great Ronaldinho showed he has still got it when he scored a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in Thursday's El Clasico Legends match against Real Madrid.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Harvey Elliott once refused an opportunity to meet ex-Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos, out of respect for Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah.
Thursday, November 28, 2024