Tensions in Lebanon hit boiling point as Hezbollah supporters and angry crowds forced U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, to cut short his southern Lebanon tour.
Protesters erupted against Washingtonâs push to disarm Hezbollah, clashing with security forces and blocking his scheduled stops.
The envoyâs controversial remarks telling journalists to âact civilizedâ added fuel to the fire, sparking backlash from the Lebanese presidency.
US envoy to discuss further steps with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah
US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.
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Following a dramatic Israeli airstrike on Syriaâs General Staff Headquarters in Damascus, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio called the escalation a âmisunderstandingâ and claimed de-escalation could be just hours away. The strike came amid sectarian clashes in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, where Israel says itâs intervening to protect the Druze community.
With the death toll rising and fears of a broader conflict growing, the U.S. confirmed it is in continuous talks with both Syrian and Israeli officials. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack condemned violence against civilians and called for immediate dialogue and a lasting ceasefire. Is this the brink of regional warâor a chance for diplomacy to prevail?
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Israelâs Air Force has launched back-to-back drone strikes on Syriaâs Defense Ministry in Damascus, escalating tensions in the region. The IDF issued an ultimatum demanding Syrian forces withdraw from Suwayda Province or face continued attacks. AFP visuals show the bombing of Syriaâs Army HQ gates, while Druze communities flee toward the Israel-Syria border. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack condemned the strikes as the situation grows dire. Meanwhile, Netanyahuâs corruption trial has been adjourned following the military offensive.
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In a stunning diplomatic development, officials from Israel and Syria are holding quiet, backchannel talks for the first time in over a decade. This move comes after months of intense regional conflict involving Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, pushing both Jerusalem and Damascus to reassess their long-standing enmity. The United States, with backing from Donald Trump and his envoy Tom Barrack Jr., is mediating the effort, aiming to cool tensions along the volatile Golan Heights border.
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Yemenâs Ansarullah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has accused Israel of committing atrocities in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as part of a wider âGreater Israelâ expansion plan. In a fiery televised speech from Sanaâa, he claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuâs vision is rooted in distorted religious ideology aimed at dominating the Muslim world. Al-Houthi cited the 1969 Al-Aqsa Mosque arson attack, warning that Israel seeks to destroy the holy site and replace it with a third Jewish temple. He also condemned Egyptâs gas deal with Israel and criticized Arab regimes for supporting the disarmament of Hamas and Hezbollah. Branding Zionism a threat to global society, the Ansarullah leader urged Muslim nations to resist what he described as the âcrime of the centuryâ against Palestinians. He reaffirmed Yemenâs military operations in solidarity with Gaza, vowing that ships violating the Red Sea embargo will be targeted.
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A new video shows an Israeli drone crossing into Lebanon near Haddatha village, signaling potential further strikes on Hezbollah targets. Israel has carried out multiple drone operations, targeting alleged operatives and rocket sites, while critics accuse it of endangering civilians. The campaign aims to enforce the November 2024 ceasefire, demilitarize Hezbollah, and weaken Iranâs regional influence. Diplomatic pressure from the U.S. and France is ongoing, but Hezbollah continues to resist disarmament. Netanyahuâs operations are escalating tensions, destabilizing local governance, and drawing international scrutiny.
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A decision over whether a member of rap group Kneecap, Liam Ăg Ă hAnnaidh, will stand trial for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 last year has been postponed.
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