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Rising Tensions Across Iran-U.S. War as Trump Heads to China and Middle East Flare-Ups Continue
world18 days ago

Rising Tensions Across Iran-U.S. War as Trump Heads to China and Middle East Flare-Ups Continue

UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon report escalating Hezbollah-Israel clashes and drone activity near UN positions, as regional fighting intensifies. Separately, Iran-U.S.-Israel hostilities coincide with a jump in U.S. wholesale prices driven by energy costs from the war. Iran outlines preconditions for talks as President Trump arrives in Beijing to meet Xi, with mediation efforts led by Pakistan and discussion of a multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which Australia plans to join. The ceasefire remains fragile amid continued strikes and cross-border incidents in Lebanon and around Hormuz.

via CBS News|
#iran-us-war#middle-east-conflict#strait-of-hormuz
Debel Welcomes New Crucifix Donated by Italian UNIFIL After Desecration
world1 month ago

Debel Welcomes New Crucifix Donated by Italian UNIFIL After Desecration

Lebanese Christians in Debel celebrated the installation of a new crucifix donated by Italian UNIFIL troops after an Israeli soldier damaged the original statue, an act that drew global condemnation. The ceremony, attended by the papal nuncio, came amid ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon and ceasefire talks, with Italian Prime Minister Meloni praising the UN contingent. Two Israeli soldiers were placed in military detention for 30 days over the desecration.

via OSV News|
#catholic-church#debel#israel
middle-east1 month ago

Debel Replaces IDF Gifted Jesus Statue With Broken-Replica Amid UNIFIL Aid

In Debel, southern Lebanon, residents with help from an Italian UNIFIL battalion replaced a statue of Jesus that the IDF had provided after an Israeli soldier smashed the previous one, using a replica identical to the damaged statue; the IDF opened an investigation, removed the soldier who destroyed the statue and the one who photographed it from combat and sentenced them to 30 days in prison, summoned six additional soldiers for talks, and expressed regret, stressing its Lebanon operations target Hezbollah rather than Lebanese civilians and pledging to aid the village in the replacement.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#debel#idf#jesus-statue
UN Chief Condemns Fatal Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon
world1 month ago

UN Chief Condemns Fatal Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon

The UN Secretary-General condemned a deadly attack on a UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon, where one peacekeeper was killed and three others injured while clearing ordnance near Ghanduriyah. Initial assessments point to non-state actors, with Hezbollah mentioned as alleged perpetrators. Guterres urged adherence to the ceasefire and international law, noted that attacks on peacekeepers may amount to war crimes, and UNIFIL launched an investigation while calling on Lebanon to hold those responsible to account.

via UN News|
#hezbollah#international-law#lebanon
UN peacekeeper killed, 3 wounded in Lebanon attack amid fragile ceasefire
world1 month ago

UN peacekeeper killed, 3 wounded in Lebanon attack amid fragile ceasefire

A U.N. peacekeeper was killed and three others were wounded when a UNIFIL patrol clearing ordnance in southern Lebanon came under small-arms fire, underscoring the fragility of a recently underway 10-day ceasefire. French and Lebanese leaders urged a full investigation and accountability, while Israel conducted strikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah warned against similar incursions, signaling heightened tensions around the truce.

via AP News|
#attack#ceasefire#lebanon
Hormuz at the crossroads: US-Iran rift widens as Lebanon violence flares
middle-east1 month ago

Hormuz at the crossroads: US-Iran rift widens as Lebanon violence flares

Tensions mount as Iran reasserts control of the Strait of Hormuz amid a US blockade, with Trump warning Tehran against blackmail and Iran saying it is considering US proposals but will maintain control of Hormuz until the war ends; UKMTO reports attacks and suspicious activity near Hormuz and CENTCOM says 23 ships have complied with the blockade. In Lebanon, UN peacekeepers were attacked and a French soldier was killed, with Macron blaming Hezbollah, who deny involvement; Israel confirms strikes in southern Lebanon; Iran’s leadership signals readiness amid rising military rhetoric as negotiations continue and markets watch for potential war bets.

via The Guardian|
#hormuz#iran#lebanon
U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Report Surge of Israeli Aggression Near Border
world3 months ago

U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Report Surge of Israeli Aggression Near Border

A U.N. internal report shows a sharp rise in aggressive actions against UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon in 2025, including drone-dropped grenades, machine-gun fire, and direct fire, with incidents concentrated near the Blue Line and some UN vehicles damaged. Israel says it is acting to dismantle Hezbollah and operates within accepted frameworks, while UNIFIL notes the majority of attacks do not cause injuries but impede operations. With UNIFIL's mandate due to end in 2026, the future of the border force remains uncertain.

via AP News|
#blue-line#hezbollah#israel
UN Security Council Debates Future of Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission
world9 months ago

UN Security Council Debates Future of Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission

The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, largely funded by U.S. taxpayers, is under scrutiny for its expenditures on progressive programs like gender diversity training and yoga, amid debates over its effectiveness and the renewal of its mandate, with the Trump administration considering blocking its reauthorization due to concerns over its activities and mission failure.

via freebeacon.com|
#gender-diversity#lebanon#peacekeeping
world-news1 year ago

Italian UN Peacekeepers Injured in Hezbollah Rocket Attack in Lebanon

Four Italian soldiers were wounded when a Hezbollah rocket hit a UNIFIL post in southern Lebanon, according to confirmations from both UNIFIL and the IDF. The attack, which targeted a bunker and logistics area, was part of a series of assaults by Hezbollah on UNIFIL bases, including previous damage to posts in Ramyeh and Chamaa. Initially, Italy had blamed Israel for the attack, but later reports confirmed Hezbollah's involvement, with the rockets being fired from Deir Qanoun in southern Lebanon.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#hezbollah#idf#italy
world-news1 year ago

Italy Confirms Hezbollah Behind UN Base Rocket Attack, Not Israel

Italy's defense ministry has admitted that Hezbollah staged an attack on a UNIFIL base in Lebanon, which was initially blamed on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The incident involved rocket fire that hit the base, but an IDF review later determined Hezbollah was responsible. The attack did not result in serious injuries, and UNIFIL confirmed the strikes were likely carried out by non-state actors within Lebanon.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-ministry#hezbollah#israel