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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa concluded talks in Damascus with significant agreements on security, transport, energy, and prisoner issues. A key focus was the release of over 2,000 Syrian detainees in Lebanon, as both sides also addressed border security and a common stance against Hezbollah.
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 19 people on Saturday, the Health Ministry said, despite a US-mediated ceasefire now in its third week but not fully observed. The deadliest attack hit al-Saksakieh in Sidon, killing seven including a child. The violence came as the US announced a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon in May.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 20 people, including a civil defense worker, despite an ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah. Rescue efforts continue, and new evacuation orders have been issued amid escalating violence.
On October 23, Iran forcefully condemned an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's Dahieh district, which killed at least 12 and wounded over 30, mostly civilians. Tehran labeled it a war crime and a violation of international law, calling for immediate global action. The attack comes amid rising cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Một nhóm 12 thượng nghị sĩ Dân chủ Mỹ đã gửi thư tới tư lệnh CENTCOM, chất vấn vai trò của quân đội Mỹ trong các chiến dịch thiết lập "vùng sơ tán" quy mô lớn của Israel tại Lebanon, Gaza và Iran. Các thượng nghị sĩ cảnh báo rằng các lệnh di dời hàng loạt này có thể vi phạm luật pháp quốc tế và đặt ra hàng loạt câu hỏi về hỗ trợ tình báo, tiếp nhiên liệu.
Analysts say Israel is exploiting Lebanon’s internal rifts to pressure the government into concessions amid escalating military and political tensions. Israeli attacks and demands to disarm Hezbollah are stoking sectarian strife, with experts warning the strategy is working.
The United States is urging Israel to de-escalate military action in Lebanon to strengthen the existing ceasefire and move to the next round of negotiations. A Lebanese official said talks are set for May 17 in Washington, covering security and political issues, including withdrawal and border disputes. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli strikes continue, putting pressure on the truce.
The Israeli military has launched an investigation after a photo of a soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in the Christian village of Debel, southern Lebanon, went viral. This is the latest in a series of incidents involving soldiers desecrating religious sites and destroying property in the region.
Israel conducted a second airstrike on a southern Beirut suburb on Wednesday, targeting a commander from Hezbollah's Radwan force. The attack caused a major explosion and significant damage, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirming the operation.
