Washington, June 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called off a planned military operation in Beirut after a direct appeal from him, and claimed Hezbollah had also agreed to stop attacks on Israel.The assertions came in a pair of social media posts as fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group threatened to further destabilise the region and complicate US diplomacy with Iran.“I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, as…
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Tehran, June 1 (IANS) Iran has halted message exchanges with the United States via mediation in protest against Israel’s actions in Lebanon, local media reported on Monday.”There will be no dialogue” until Iran’s demands on “immediate cessation” of Israeli operations in Gaza and Lebanon are secured, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Monday.It added that Iran and its allies have determined “on the agenda to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, and to activate other fronts, includ…
Jerusalem, June 1 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday said in a joint statement that they had ordered the military to strike Beirut’s southern suburbs. According to the statement, the order was given following repeated Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon, including rocket and drone attacks targeting northern Israeli cities.Israel’s Channel 12 News reported that the move came after the United States approved Israel’s requests to…
Washington, June 1 (IANS) The United States has accused Hezbollah of undermining efforts to secure a ceasefire with Israel, saying the Iran-backed group is prolonging the conflict and refusing to halt attacks despite a US-backed proposal aimed at preventing further escalation.Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts between Israel and Lebanon, according to a US official fa…
Berlin, June 1 (IANS) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed “great concern” over the further advance of the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, urging all conflict parties to immediately cease hostilities and return to an agreed ceasefire.In a statement, Wadephul noted that while the Israeli military action is a reaction to ongoing attacks by Hezbollah on northern Israel, any further escalation will aggravate an already tense situation and trigger new waves of displacement within Leban…
Jerusalem, May 31 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday said it had captured Beaufort Castle after entering the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki areas in southern Lebanon.According to the IDF, the operation is focused on establishing operational control over the Beaufort Ridge and the Wadi al-Saluki area, as well as degrading Hezbollah’s capabilities in the region.”Last night, our heroic fighters captured the Beaufort Castle. They proudly raised the flag of the State of Israel and th…
Jerusalem, May 26 (IANS) Citing Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire agreement as a reason, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) on Tuesday warned residents in the Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh to evacuate to safer areas. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote on X that all residents of Nabatieh must move north of the Zahrani River.“In light of the terrorist Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Defence Army is forced to act against it forcefully. The Defence Army does not…
Jerusalem, May 25 (IANS) The Israeli military is prepared to resume combat operations against Iran, the army chief said, amid reported progress in US-Iran talks.Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir made the remarks on Sunday during a situational assessment at the military’s Northern Command, the military said in a statement.Zamir said the Israeli military “is prepared to resume intense combat operations immediately” and to further weaken Iran’s capabilities, adding, “We will maintain readiness …
Jerusalem, May 24 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he and US President Donald Trump agreed on eliminating nuclear danger from Iran for any final agreement.”I spoke last night with President Trump about the memorandum of understanding to reopen the Straits of Hormuz and the upcoming negotiations toward a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program,” Netanyahu said on social media platform X.He expressed his appreciation to President Trump for his “unwavering comm…
Jerusalem, May 18 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of renewing fighting against Iran over phone, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV news reported.The broadcaster, citing a senior Israeli official, said the United States is expected to carry out attacks jointly with Israel if it resumes the war against Iran, Xinhua news agency reported.Later in the evening, Netanyahu convened a cabinet meeting, during which the multiple fronts on wh…