Back in the border area between #Lebanon and #Israel, I meet Manuella in the village of Ain Ebel. Here, in the heart of southern Lebanon, the Christians remain steadfast in their roots.
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The war in #Syria risks setting the entire region on fire– will not only affects neighboring countries but also creates global consequences.
This does not explain why #Aleppo is under increased pressure, or why #Hama and #Daraa appear to be next in line.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has had a phone call with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The news is being widely circulated to dismiss rumors of a military coup in #Damascus or speculation that Assad has died of a heart attack.
•Economic Crisis:The economy in regime-controlled areas is in freefall, with widespread corruption further exacerbating the situation and undermining the regime’s ability to maintain control.
Is HTS the Solution?
If advance continues, we are likely to witness a fragmented #Syria in the near future.
• Perfect Timing: The regime’s main ally, Hezbollah, which played a decisive role in the capture of Aleppo in 2016, has suffered multiple setbacks in its conflict with Israel over the past three months. This weakens their position in Syria—if they are still present there.
• Strategic Surrenders: Several neighborhoods in Aleppo fell without significant resistance, suggesting strategic agreements or a lack of willingness to defend positions.
Observations from Jihadist Groups’ Storming of #Aleppo
•Young Fighters:The majority of HTS and other armed groups consist of young men who were likely children, ten years old or younger, when the war broke out in 2011–2012. These children have now grown into well-trained and experienced soldiers.
I covered the 2006 war between #Israel - #Hezbollah, and I have reported on other conflicts in #Gaza before. However, what I am witnessing now in the Lebanese villages along the border is truly shocking—unlike anything I’ve seen in previous wars. Around 40 villages have been completely destroyed
In the Israeli-closed zone in the Lebanese villages along the border.
While I stand completely alone by the village pond, Israeli soldiers fire warning shots.
Houses are completely destroyed.
Corpses reek in the rubble.
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#Israel : The ceasefire will take effect tomorrow at 10:00 AM.
#Lebanon : The ceasefire will take effect tomorrow at 4:00 AM.
I förhandlingar är det avgörande att bygga upp förtroende mellan de involverade parterna.
I Libanon:
1De som tror på en vapenvila inom några timmar.
2De som fruktar att kriget kommer att fortsätta.
3De som motsätter sig ett stopp för kriget innan Hizbollah har avväpnats
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The war can undoubtedly be stopped. Netanyahu now has a critical opportunity to consolidate the gains achieved in Lebanon, where Hezbollah has been significantly weakened. However, tonight stands as a decisive moment—one that could either lead to further escalation or a ceasefire.
His decision could alter the trajectory of the conflict.
Already, in less than an hour, Israeli fighter jets have carried out seven airstrikes on southern Beirut.
Netanyahu now faces a crossroads:
1. Acknowledge the strategic risks posed by the “Tel Aviv vs. Beirut” equation and accept the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire.
2. Escalate the conflict by intensifying airstrikes on Beirut, with the parliament as a potential target.
Yesterday, Israel launched a large-scale attack on central Beirut for the eighth time, resulting in the deaths of 29 civilians. The operation aimed to target a senior Hezbollah figure but failed.
In less than 24 hours, #Hezbollah has fired over 300 rockets and missiles at #Israel, with #Haifa and Tel Aviv as primary targets. At the same time, Israeli forces are attempting to advance on the southern front but are encountering massive resistance.
The most dangerous escalation so far: #Beirut versus Tel Aviv.
Israelska säkerhetskällor till Saudiska tv-kanalen Al-Hadath: Attacken i Beirut var riktad mot Hizbollah-ledaren Mohammed Haidar, men den misslyckades”.
Hittills har man grävt fram 15 dödade och ett 60 tal skadade
Förödelsen är stor i kvarteret al-Basta i #Beirut
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Another wave of airstrikes on southern #Beirut within minutes
USA-MK84 bombs (Vietnam, Iraq, Gaza) struck a densely populated area -Basta in central #Beirut. Me/all the people of Beirut woke up to buildings shaking.
#Israel claims the target is #Hezbollah leader Talal Hamiyah
Israel following an old strategy bombing an entire neighborhood for a single person.
The entire city of #Beirut is shaken by large explosions. The densely populated neighborhood of Al-Basta was attacked with at least three bombs. Fighter jets can be heard over Beirut. The explosions are reminiscent of those that occurred when Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed.
Zeev Ehrlich, a 71-year old Israeli archeologist, killed by Hezbollah in south #Lebanon .
#Ehrlich crossed the border to the Lebanese village Shamaa and was killed when Hizbullah attacked a group of soldiers
#Israel utvidgar sina flyganfall mot södra Beirut - inom kort attackeras gamla flygplatsvägen i södra Beirut
