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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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Tanks Advance in Gaza as Trump Pushes for Peace Deal at UN

 

                                           A tank standing by the Israeli side of the border with Gaza

Israeli forces pressed further into Gaza City on Wednesday, intensifying their campaign against Hamas strongholds while urging civilians to evacuate south. Witnesses reported tanks entering densely populated neighborhoods, with strikes hitting shelters and homes, leaving dozens dead and many more displaced. Hospitals, including Al-Quds and Al-Shifa, were caught in the crossfire, raising fears of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump sought to position himself as a broker of peace. On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump’s team presented a 21-point peace plan to regional leaders, expressing confidence that a breakthrough could be announced soon. However, skepticism remains high as the fighting shows no sign of slowing.

With hundreds of thousands already displaced and food shortages mounting, the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. International pressure is building on both Israel and Hamas to halt the violence, but for now, the battlefield and the negotiating table remain worlds apart.


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