In a televised speech, Hassan Nasrallah addressed Israeli citizens directly, warning that they “will be the first to pay the price” unless the military action stops.
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Hezbollah’s Leader Says It Would Not Negotiate Peace With Israel Until War in Gaza Ends
In a televised speech, Hassan Nasrallah addressed Israeli citizens directly, warning that they “will be the first to pay the price” unless the military action stops.
Blinken Returns to Middle East as Tensions Grow With Israel
Details of a clash between the U.S. secretary of state and Israel’s prime minister point to the challenges ahead.
Unauthorized Settlement Surges in Occupied West Bank, Advocacy Group Says
Peace Now, which monitors settler activity in the West Bank, said it had recorded nine new outposts and several roads not authorized by Israel, fueling tensions in the area.
Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy
Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.
Amid Gaza War and Red Sea Attacks, Yemen’s Houthis Refuse to Back Down
The militia, which has targeted ships it says are connected to Israel, has vowed not to stop until the siege in Gaza ends and claims that a new U.S.-led maritime task force cannot deter the attacks.
U.N. Security Council Vote on Gaza Resolution Is Delayed Again
The announcement came as diplomats negotiated with the U.S. on what it might allow to pass. The U.S. has been the only member of the Security Council to block demands for an immediate cease-fire.
Shrugging Off Egypt’s Crises, El-Sisi Gets Set for 6 More Years
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is beginning his third term as Egypt’s president, presenting himself as a beacon of stability in a tough neighborhood even as his country’s economy shakes.
U.S. Is Criticized After Veto of U.N. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
As fighting surged in the territory, Arab leaders condemned the move as a “mark of shame,” one that will haunt the United States for years.