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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Hezbollah Strongholds in Southern Lebanon

People and members of the Lebanese army gather at a damaged site in the aftermath of Israeli strikes in Abbasiyyeh, Tyre district, southern Lebanon Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon , claiming it was targeting Hezbollah positions that were allegedly being rebuilt despite a ceasefire agreement reached last year. The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for three areas before launching the strikes, warning civilians to leave as it accused Hezbollah of attempting to restore its military infrastructure. According to Lebanese officials, smoke was seen rising from the Nabatieh district following the bombardment, while the health ministry confirmed at least one fatality from earlier strikes the same day. The full toll from the latest wave of attacks has not yet been released. The escalation comes amid growing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Despite the truce brokered in late 2024 , Israel has continued to conduct operations against Hezbollah, citing s...
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US Visa Revocations for Palestinian Officials Deepen UN Assembly Tensions

                            It was unclear if Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was included in the restrictions.



The United States has confirmed it will deny or revoke visas for several Palestinian officials ahead of next month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, a move that has drawn condemnation from Ramallah and heightened diplomatic friction.

The State Department said the restrictions target members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA), accusing them of failing to repudiate terrorism while seeking “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state. The announcement comes as key US allies — including Britain, France, Australia, and Canada — have pledged to formally recognize Palestine during the summit, despite opposition from Washington and Israel.

It remains unclear whether Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is personally affected, though his office has called the decision a violation of the UN Headquarters Agreement, which generally obliges the US to grant access to foreign diplomats.

The move could significantly reduce the size of the Palestinian delegation at a high-profile gathering already set against the backdrop of Israel’s war in Gaza, mounting humanitarian concerns, and growing frustration among Western nations over stalled peace efforts.


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