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Israel, Hezbollah and Lebanon

Hezbollah’s Rockets Remain a Threat Despite Israel’s Crushing Offensive

Israel’s failure to tamp down the short-range rocket threat has put pressure on its government to embrace a cease-fire.

UN Force in Lebanon says four peacekeepers wounded, Israel blames Hezbollah rockets

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said that four Ghanaian peacekeepers were wounded on Tuesday when a rocket that was most likely fired by "non-state actors" hit their base in southern Lebanon.

Barron's · 1h

Hezbollah Chief Says Won't Accept Truce With Israel That Violates Lebanon Sovereignty

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday his group would not accept any truce that violates Lebanese sovereignty, as Israel demands freedom to act against the Iran-backed movement.

Israel, Senate

The Intercept · 22m

Senators Have a Chance to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel. Will They Take It?

A joint resolution from Sen. Bernie Sanders would block arms sales to Israel. The challenge is convincing Democrats to act.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency · 8h

Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms sales to Israel

A number of progressive Jewish groups are backing an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. The effort, a collection of several resolutions, is unlikely to pass in the closely divided Senate but could split Democratic lawmakers.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 16h

Senate to vote on Democratic effort to block US arms to Israel

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and progressive allies filed “resolutions of disapproval” to protest $20 billion in U.S. arms sales to Israel, teeing up a Wednesday vote in the Senate. The resolutions are privileged,

Beirut, Israel

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies

An Israeli airstrike has struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister’s office and several embassies.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Israeli strike kills 4 in central Beirut area

An Israeli airstrike killed four people in a central Beirut neighbourhood on Monday, Lebanon's health ministry said, the second day in a row Israel has hit a target within the capital as it presses it campaign against the Iran-backed Hezbollah.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Fresh Israeli air strike hits different neighborhood in Beirut

A new densely populated neighborhood in Beirut was hit by an Israeli air strike Monday evening, killing four people and wounding 18 others, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

1hon MSN

Why Bernie Sanders is leading a doomed vote on Israel arms restrictions

Why Bernie Sanders is leading a doomed vote on Israel arms restrictions - Sanders said it was ‘time to tell’ Netanyahu’s ...

16h

Democrats Face a Series of Tests Over Support for Israel

First up is a resolution put forth by Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent who is Jewish, to deny Israel certain ...

CounterPunch21h

On the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block the Sale of Certain Offensive Arms to Israel

Thank you all for being here. And let me thank Senators Merkley, Welch, and Van Hollen for being with us. We’re here to ...

15hon MSNOpinion

As UN ramps up pressure on Israel, lame-duck Biden is letting history repeat

The Security Council is considering a resolution demanding an unconditional Israeli ceasefire in Gaza, without any ...

WPSD Local 64h

Israel issues more than 1,000 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox draft avoiders

Israel’s military has issued 1,126 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox conscripts who have not responded to drafting orders, ...

19h

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Israel kills 5 in central Beirut, officials say

The Israel Defense Forces continued its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza -- particularly in the north of the ...

1don MSN

Democratic effort to block Biden weapons sale to Israel gains momentum: 'Congress must step up'

Mass, indicated that she is in support of a Joint Resolution of Disapproval introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., last ...

Turkey asked export group to help snuff out Israel trade, sources say

Turkey's government has asked one of the country's top export associations to help enforce a ban on trade with Israel, ...

18h

US-Israel panel to look into civilian harm in Gaza is set for first meeting next month

The Biden administration says a U.S.-Israel panel to look into reports of civilian harm from the war in Gaza will meet for ...

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