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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Escalation in the Middle East: Iranian Missile Strikes Hit Tel Aviv and Haifa

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa early Monday morning, killing at least eight people and causing widespread destruction. The attack, part of a broader wave of retaliatory strikes, has prompted Israel to warn of a severe response, with its defense minister stating that Tehran residents would "pay the price and soon".  

Israeli authorities reported that seven missiles landed in Israel out of nearly 100 fired by Iran overnight. The strikes have left at least 100 people wounded, further intensifying the conflict between the two nations. Israel's military claims to have achieved aerial superiority over Iran and has destroyed more than a third of Iran's surface-to-surface missile launchers.  

Iran, facing its worst security crisis since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, has arrested dozens of alleged saboteurs and "spies" linked to Israel. Meanwhile, the Iranian currency has plummeted, losing at least 10% of its value against the US dollar since the start of Israel's military campaign last Friday.  

The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with G7 leaders convening in Canada to discuss potential responses. As the conflict continues to unfold, concerns over regional stability and global economic repercussions grow.  


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