American top officials believe that an agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and terrorist-stamped Hamas is unlikely before President Joe Biden's term expires in January, reports the Wall Street Journal.
ConflictsLong-term planning and large resources are likely behind the operation in Lebanon where thousands of seekers suddenly exploded. We are many who are stunned, says intelligence expert Tony Ingesson
WorldThe enemy has crossed all red lines, says Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah in a speech that for the first time comments on the recent events in Lebanon. At the same time on Thursday, Israel attacked hundreds of targets in southern Lebanon, according to Israel's military.
ConflictsIt was Israeli agents who started the shell companies behind Hezbollah's exploding people trackers. This is reported by The New York Times, citing informed sources. A Lebanese investigation claims that the units exploded when messages were sent to them.
WorldHundreds, likely thousands, of people seekers have exploded in a coordinated attack in Lebanon. Then came reports where walkie-talkies and other electronics are said to have exploded and killed another 20 people. This is what we know about the attacks.
WorldOne by one, personal locators and walkie-talkies in pockets and hands exploded. The method – borrowed from a spy novel – raises a number of questions related to the laws of war. The question is what measures have been taken to direct the attacks against legitimate targets, says a professor of international law.
ConflictsIran promises retaliation after the country's Lebanon ambassador was injured when thousands of applicants with ties to Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded. People in the region are holding their breath ahead of the Hezbollah leader's speech later on Thursday.
WorldNew explosions shake Lebanon on Wednesday. Just the day before, thousands of people were injured and at least a dozen killed when large quantities of ammonium nitrate exploded. Judging by everything, they have been caught off guard once again, says Middle East expert Anders Persson to TT.
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