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19 April

Syrian Army soldiers deploy throughout the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods following days of fierce clashes with SDF Kurdish forces, which ultimately result in the withdrawal of the Kurdish forces towards eastern Syria.

Syria Says Foiled Cross-Border Attack by Assad Remnants, Hezbollah

Syria said security forces thwarted an alleged cross-border attack from the country's territory planned by remnants of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad and cells linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah.

11 April

Middle East

A residential area where a ballistic missile struck in Dimona, southern Israel on March 22, 2026.

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Israel Military Says 30 Rockets Fired From Lebanon

Iran-backed Hezbollah fired around 30 projectiles from Lebanon into Israel, the Israeli military said, reporting that strikes caused damage.

9 April

Americas

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Lebanon Is ‘Inseparable Part’ of Ceasefire: Iran Parliament Speaker

Iran's parliament speaker said Lebanon is a key part of the ceasefire with the US, warning that violations would bring severe consequences.

9 April

Middle East

A heavily damaged building in Beirut, Lebanon, hit by an Israeli strike

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Panic in Lebanon as Israel Carries Out Most Violent Strikes on Capital

Israel struck Lebanon, with the capital Beirut hit by the most intense bombardment since the start of the war.

8 April

Middle East

Aftermath of an Israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut.

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Israel Renews Strikes on South Lebanon Despite Mideast Truce

Israel renewed its strikes in south Lebanon, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon.

5 April

Middle East

Lebanon, Kfarchouba, 2025-09-26. Patrol with the Indian unit of UNIFIL along the Israeli border, near the village of Kfarchouba, in southern Lebanon. UN peacekeepers have been deployed along the border with Israel since 1978. Photo by Angeline Desdevises / Hans Lucas. Liban, Kfarchouba, 2025-09-26. Patrouille avec l unite indienne de la FINUL le long de la frontiere israelienne, pres du village de Kfarchouba, dans le sud du Liban. Les casques bleus de l ONU sont deployes le long de la frontiere avec Israel depuis 1978. Photographie par Angeline Desdevises / Hans Lucas. (Photo by Angéline Desdevises / Hans Lucas via AFP)

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Israeli Forces Destroy 17 UN Peacekeeper Cameras in South Lebanon: UN Official

Israeli forces destroyed 17 surveillance cameras linked to the United Nations peacekeepers' main headquarters in southern Lebanon in 24 hours, a UN security official told AFP on Saturday.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Kuwait Says Arrested Six People Planning ‘Assassinations’ Linked to Hezbollah

Kuwait arrested six people linked to Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group who were planning "assassinations" in the Gulf state, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.

19 March

Middle East

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Israel Says Destroyed Two Bridges on Litani River in Lebanon

Israel's defense minister said the military had destroyed two bridges spanning the Litani River in southern Lebanon, alleging they were being used by Hezbollah.

14 March

Middle East