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Lebanese-Australians Confront Trauma as Violence Erupts in Lebanon

The recent escalation of violence in Lebanon, particularly the Israeli airstrikes, has deeply affected the Lebanese community in Australia, especially in areas like Bankstown (Sydney) and Coburg (Melbourne). For many Lebanese-Australians, the ongoing conflict has triggered painful memories of past wars,......

Israeli Army Warns Beirut Suburbs Residents to Evacuate Amid Rising Tensions

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the Israeli army issued evacuation orders to residents in three neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut: Hadath Beirut, Burj al-Barajneh, and Chiyah. These areas, which the army claims host Hezbollah facilities, are expected to be targeted by airstrikes in the near......

Arab-Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia to Address Israeli Conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon

An upcoming summit in Saudi Arabia will focus on the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Gaza as well as Lebanon, according to Saudi state media reports. This meeting, which was announced by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in late October, is part of efforts to push for a two-state solution to......

Hezbollah Appoints Naim Qassem as New Leader Following Nasrallah's Assassination

In a significant development for Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, the organization has officially announced the election of Naim Qassem as its new secretary general. This decision comes in the wake of the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in south Beirut on September......

Morocco Champions Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon at Paris Conference, Pushes for Regional Peace

In a significant diplomatic move at an international conference in Paris, Morocco has called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon, emphasizing the urgent need to preserve the nation's sovereignty and protect its citizens' dignity. The conference, convened by French President......

Drone Attack Targets Netanyahu's Residence Amid Escalating Tensions

A drone was launched toward the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea on Saturday, according to a statement from his office. This incident follows reports from the Israeli military that a drone originating from Lebanon struck a building in the same coastal city. Fortunately,......

EU Condemns Israeli Strikes on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The European Union has issued a strong rebuke against Israel for a series of attacks that have injured United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, described these incidents as "completely unacceptable" during a meeting of EU foreign ministers......

Moroccan PJD Party Commends Public Support for Palestine and Lebanon Amid Regional Tensions

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) of Morocco has expressed gratitude for the widespread participation in a recent mass march condemning the Israeli Occupation Forces' (IOF) actions in Gaza and Lebanon. This demonstration of solidarity took place last Sunday, drawing thousands of Moroccans to......

Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Naval Base Amid Escalating Conflict

Hezbollah has confirmed that it targeted an Israeli naval base on Monday, following a deadly drone strike that resulted in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers. This incident marks the most lethal attack on Israel since the onset of the current conflict with Hezbollah. The militant group stated that......