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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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Fragile Truce Brings Brief Respite to War-Weary Gaza

                                             Ceasefire agreement takes effect in Gaza


A tentative calm has descended on Gaza following the implementation of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The truce, brokered under a U.S.-led peace framework, took effect on Friday after nearly two years of devastating conflict that left much of the enclave in ruins.

Under the agreement, Israeli forces have begun withdrawing to designated lines, while Hamas has committed to releasing hostages in exchange for the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners. For many residents, the pause in fighting has offered a rare chance to return to shattered neighborhoods, salvage belongings, and reconnect with loved ones.

Despite the cautious optimism, uncertainty lingers. Both sides remain wary, and international observers stress that the ceasefire is only the first step in a broader plan aimed at ending the war. Humanitarian agencies are rushing to deliver aid to communities that have endured famine, displacement, and relentless bombardment.

For now, Gaza’s streets echo with a fragile silence—an uneasy reminder that peace, though desperately needed, remains precarious.


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