Lebanon's foreign minister 'less pessimistic' about war spreading
Monday, 6 November 2023 The Lebanese foreign minister has told Sky News that discussions with Hezbollah and its Iranian funders have left him "less pessimistic" about the outbreak of a wider war in the Middle East region.
"We have a long war ahead of us," Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant tells members of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. "It's not a day and it's not a week and it's not two weeks either. It will take time."
France's foreign minister announced plans to engage in discussions with Lebanese officials on Sunday to address tensions between Hezbollah and Israel and prevent potential conflict. Earlier this year, Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne proposed a plan that involves Hezbollah pulling back 10 km from the Israeli border while Israel halts strikes in southern Lebanon. This proposal, discussed with partners including the U.S., aims to maintain momentum amid Israeli threats of military action in southern Lebanon. Tensions have escalated, particularly following Iran's missile strikes on Israel in response to events in Syria, leading to increased exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Hezbollah signals readiness for broader confrontation with Israel, despite warnings from European and Arab nations. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati reveals international pressure to halt clashes. U.S. mediator stresses urgency for a southern Lebanon ceasefire. Escalating tensions prompt Israel to deploy troops along the border.
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Hezbollah launched drone attacks on Israeli bases near Acre in retaliation for the killing of one of its fighters, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The Israeli military denied any strikes on its facilities. Later, Israeli air raids in southern Lebanon killed civilians, prompting Hezbollah to fire rockets at northern Israel.
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Hezbollah launched numerous Katyusha rockets at an Israeli army headquarters in northern Israel, retaliating against alleged Israeli incursions into southern Lebanese territories. The Israeli military swiftly responded, targeting the sources of the attack. Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, with Tehran warning of a harsher response to any further Israeli provocations.
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Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
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McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts.
'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-
than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result
of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .
'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-
than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result
of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .
According to McDonald's, higher sales in the
United States helped the fast-food giant overcome
weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.
According to McDonald's, higher sales in the
United States helped the fast-food giant overcome
weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.
The company saw same-store sales rise by
1.9% worldwide between January and March,
below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%.
Increased menu pricing and delivery demand
saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%.
In international markets, sales fell
by 0.2% for the first time since 2020.
Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue
increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went
up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates.
'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority
markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East
have been boycotting McDonald's for months.
The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in
Israel announced in October that it would provide free
meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
In the months since then, the company has tried to limit
the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country
with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise.
Our hearts remain with
the communities and families
impacted by the war in the Middle East.
We abhor violence of any kind and
firmly stand against hate speech,
and we will always proudly
open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'.
Our hearts remain with
the communities and families
impacted by the war in the Middle East.
We abhor violence of any kind and
firmly stand against hate speech,
and we will always proudly
open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'
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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian warns situation will get 'out of control' if Israel-Hamas war continues. He speaks to Bloomberg's Manus Cranny in New York.
Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron , Returns to UK Government.
On Nov. 13, Suella Braverman
was fired as foreign secretary, and
James Cleverly took her place, NPR reports.
On Nov. 13, Suella..
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Biden Calls for Israel-Hamas War , to ‘Pause’.
On Nov. 1, President Biden's campaign speech was interrupted by a crowd member calling for a cease-fire in the Middle East.
On Nov. 1, President..
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