Iran Buying Property at Strategic Locations in Syria to Create Bases & Land Bridge

For Iran, control of the Albukamal border crossing with Iraq and control of Damascus airport and its environs are necessary to create a land bridge between Iran and Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea.

Syria: 2 Soldiers Injured in Israeli Air Strikes on Homs, Tartus

Israel has repeatedly targeted Iranian military assets in the Homs area.

Lebanese Journalist: Energy Access to be Found in Peace Agreement with Israel

“What prevents Lebanon from being part of changes that have taken place in the Eastern Mediterranean in the area of gas? The culture of perpetuating the conflict with Israel,” said Nadim Koteich.

Saudi Arabia: ‘Pointless’ Dealing with Hezbollah-Dominated Lebanon

Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon needs “reform and comprehensive revision,” says Saudi foreign minister.

UAE Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon ‘As Soon As Possible’

The call to UAE citizens to leave Lebanon came after Information Minister George Kordahi said resigning from his post was "out of the question."

Syria: Rare Daytime Israeli Strike Hits Targets in Damascus Region

The strike destroyed arms and ammunition depots belonging to Iranian forces and allied militias in Qudsaya and Dimas, according to SOHR.

Israel Opens Northern Border for Lebanese Farmers to Harvest Olive Crop

Israel made the "goodwill gesture" due to the economic situation in Lebanon.

Nasrallah: Israel is Mistaken If It Thinks It Can Act As It Pleases at...

For Israel, the disputed area represents less than 2% of the total area of its economic water, and for the Lebanese about 3%.

Nasrallah to Lebanese Christians: Behave Yourselves Because We Have 100,000 Trained Fighters

“You are very mistaken saying that Hezbollah is weaker than the Palestine Liberation Organization,” Nasrallah said.

Lebanon’s Top Cleric Condemns Beirut Violence, Calls to Respect Judiciary

“No one is above the law,” says Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, after a deadly gun battle erupts in the capital between Hezbollah supporters and unidentified assailants.

ICEJ Orders 30 More Bomb Shelters for Israeli Towns on Lebanon Border

The need in the north has become a concern, especially due to the severe lack of public shelters and Lebanon’s growing economic crisis.

Report: Hamas Building Up Military Presence in Lebanon

By adding to its power directly north of the border, it gives Hamas more flexibility on its attack options against Israel.

6 Killed in Gunfire at Hezbollah Rally Against Judge Investigating Beirut Port Explosion

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a statement to the public calling for refraining from being drawn into civil war.

Iranian Navy Escorts Oil Tankers Heading for Lebanon

Three Iranian oil tankers have reached Syria’s Baniyas Port.

Lights Are Back on in Lebanon, For Now

The Lebanese Army delivered nearly 160,000 gallons of fuel oil, splitting the delivery between the Deir Ammar and Zahrani power stations.

Lebanon Goes Dark

Last month, an arrangement was made to import Egyptian gas to Lebanon via Jordan, through Syrian territory.

Former Netanyahu Minister Hails Jordan’s Opening Its Syrian Border

According to Kara, “Jordan can now help the Druze refugees on humanitarian grounds."

Mossad Samples DNA of Body in Lebanon, Hoping It’s Ron Arad

In Syria, Mossad agents also allegedly abducted a retired Iranian general, who was taken to an undisclosed location and interrogated regarding the missing Israeli navigator.

Mossad Renews Search for Missing IAF Navigator Ron Arad

Mossad director David Barnea said the operation failed; but the Prime Minister's Office said a few hours later the mission "was a successful one." Which is it?

Israeli-born US Energy Envoy to Broker Maritime Border Talks Between Israel, Lebanon

The new US State Department senior adviser for energy security, is expected to visit Israel and Lebanon later this month.

Hezbollah Says Its Operatives Downed an IDF Drone

The terrorist organization possesses a fleet of Iranian-made military drones it received from smuggling efforts in recent years, according to multiple assessments.

Lebanese Authorities Seize 20 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate

Ammonium nitrate is the same chemical that blew up Beirut Port on August 4, 2020.

EU Resolution Condemns Iran and Hezbollah for Lebanon’s Economic, Political Morass

It threatens targeted sanctions on Lebanon for “obstructing and undermining the democratic political process.”

IDF Thwarts Infiltration Attempt from Lebanon

The Lebanese army reportedly shortly afterwards arrested a Syrian man who was apparently trying to infiltrate Israel.

Gantz Exposes Air Base Where Iran Trains Its Proxy Militias in Flying UAVs

"The Kashan base located north of the city of Isfahan is used to train terrorists from Yemen, Iraq, Syria snd Lebanon."

Report: US Plans to Remove Sanctions on Syria to Secure Gas Transfer to Lebanon

The Biden administration has a vested interest in taking over from Hezbollah the task of supplying Lebanon with fuel.

Lebanon to Import Jordanian Electricity, Egyptian Gas via Syria — While Waiting for Iranian...

“The Syrian side welcomed the request and assured it was ready to oblige it.”

Syrian Media Report Israeli Air Strike Near Damascus

Syrian air defenses were reportedly in action against air strikes aimed at targets in Damascus.

UNRWA: ‘Palestine Refugees’ Most Vulnerable Community in Lebanon

This combination of cynicism and nastiness has been driving those poor people deeper and deeper into poverty, sickness, violence, and malaise.

Hezbollah Warns Israel, US Not to Interfere with Shipment of Iranian Oil to Lebanon

“We don’t want to get into a challenge with anyone ... we want to help our people,” says Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah • Lebanon’s fuel crisis requires an “immediate” solution, says a U.N. representative.

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