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Tensions between Israel and Iran escalate as Iranian officials issue severe threats ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. Meanwhile, reports indicate Hezbollah is raising its combat readiness amid mounting US economic sanctions.

A new poll reveals that 66.4% of Shia respondents in Lebanon support handing over Hezbollah's weapons to the state, highlighting deep community fractures and growing discontent.

International media reviews highlight Gulf concerns over U.S.-Israeli pressure on Iran, political backlash following rare criticism by former Iranian President Khatami, and stalled U.S.-mediated talks between Lebanon and the IDF.

International warnings point to a high risk of military escalation between Israel and Lebanon within two weeks, coinciding with mounting domestic pressure on Hezbollah.

Lebanon and the Arab League are striving to prevent the withdrawal of UNIFIL forces, despite a US-backed plan to end the mission by late 2026 amid persistent security challenges.

A new IMPACT-se report reveals that Syrian textbooks under Ahmed al-Sharaa's government promote jihad and antisemitism while removing evolution and the Big Bang theory.

Security forces in Lebanon discovered a tunnel in a pine grove in the Matn district near Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold, prompting a military intelligence investigation amid rising tensions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared in a recent interview that Iran's regime is the core obstacle to Middle East peace, while outlining broader US foreign policy.

Hezbollah has warned the Lebanese government against taking aggressive field measures or attempting to arrest its members, claiming that foreign pressure is pushing Beirut toward a confrontation.

Lebanon announced its military delegation will demand an end to Israeli escalation during upcoming trilateral talks in Florida. The negotiations face deep gaps and contradictory demands from both sides.

Hezbollah admitted a seized 500-kg explosives shipment was intended for attacks against Israel, demanding the release of detainees in a sharp escalation with the Lebanese military.

Hezbollah raised its military alert level under Tehran's orders, adopting a decentralized mosaic combat model to prepare for a potential regional escalation with Israel and the United States.

Thirty-two years after a mysterious plane crash in Panama, Israel has officially recognized Roni Gabay as a victim of hostilities, following years of legal efforts confirming a Hezbollah terror bombing.

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah against joining an Iranian attack on Israel, threatening a ground incursion, permanent buffer zones, and the displacement of over a million Shiites.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun secured U.S. guarantees blocking Israel from expanding its southern Lebanon security zone, amid concerns over upcoming Knesset elections.

A poll by Statistics Lebanon shows 63.3% of Lebanese Shia support an agreement with Israel, two-thirds favor handing weapons to the state, and 78.5% trust the military.

An unexploded Hezbollah cluster bomb detonated on the Ramim Ridge, killing a 14-year-old and injuring over 20 students. Legal experts outline compensation pathways and potential liability.

A ninth-grade student was killed and several others were injured in an explosion on the Ramim Ridge during a school trip, after encountering unexploded ordnance.

Contradictory trail approvals by the Ministry of Education led to a fatal hiking accident on the Ramim Ridge, claiming the life of teenager Yair Vilensky.

Hezbollah-linked newspaper Al-Akhbar harshly criticized former IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee following his recent interview on Saudi channel Al Arabiya.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced a 48-hour suspension of school trips in northern areas following a tragic explosion on the Ramim Ridge that killed a 14-year-old student and injured 24 others.

A 14-year-old boy was killed and 24 others were injured in an explosion on the Ramim Ridge caused by an unexploded Hezbollah cluster munition.

A student was killed and 24 others were injured on Ramim Ridge in Israel's north after an unexploded submunition from a Hezbollah attack apparently detonated.

Al-Modon reports Hezbollah is rebuilding military capabilities in southern Lebanon, upgrading FPV drones with heavier explosive payloads and fiber-optic guidance.

Northern border tensions rise as a candidate claims a Russian-made Hezbollah drone crossed into Israel and leadership allegedly concealed the incident.

The IDF expressed disappointment over Lebanon's failure to curb Hezbollah and Iranian influence, citing unfulfilled commitments and ineffective military deployment in southern pilot zones.

Security forces in Lebanon intercepted an explosive shipment packed with nails and metal balls destined for Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut, leading to two arrests.

The IDF struck an Iranian-directed operative near the Syria-Lebanon border on Friday. Meanwhile, Lebanese security forces seized 500 kg of explosives from Hezbollah operatives.

Smugglers in Lebanon are reportedly using former underground fuel pipelines from Syria to transport thousands of liters of milk daily, sparking severe health concerns over diesel contamination in local dairies.

Foreign experts are astonished that despite an intense operational load since October 2023, the Israeli Air Force has not lost a single aircraft due to technical malfunctions.

A senior Lebanese source reports a US campaign linking stalled IDF withdrawal pilots to the Lebanese army's failure to disarm Hezbollah amid upcoming talks.

Leaked accounts from security and political sources contradict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's narrative of decisive leadership during the early weeks of the October 7 war, revealing deep hesitation over ground maneuvers and Hezbollah.

Hezbollah has received $200 million from Iran to support displaced Lebanese citizens, marking the group's first major financial aid distribution amid tightening US sanctions.

Western sources report the US gave Israel a green light for airspace operations over Iraq to target pro-Iranian militias. Israel fears a land corridor linking Iran to Lebanon as US forces draw down.

Sources indicate that the upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks on October 20 are primarily a delaying tactic by the US administration amid regional constraints and elections.

Lebanese security circles fear an Israeli military escalation ahead of upcoming elections, amid deep gaps over border arrangements, Hezbollah's future, and southern deployments.

The IDF nears completion of Hezbollah infrastructure destruction in Lebanon, while maintaining readiness on the Iranian front and dealing with high tensions in the West Bank and ongoing counterterrorism in Gaza.

The IDF announced that the Israeli Air Force targeted over 500 sites in Lebanon and Gaza over the past month, striking Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure, commanders, and weapons depots.

The IDF Golani Brigade has completed months of intense combat in southern Lebanon, from the Beaufort Ridge to the Litani River, destroying over 900 Hezbollah terror targets before heading out for a brief rest and reorganization period.

Syrian security forces arrested a Hezbollah cell in southwest Syria near the Israeli border attempting to deploy rocket launchers, amid ongoing efforts to curb the group's activities.

Lebanon faces deep internal division as the government pursues diplomatic talks with US backing to disarm Hezbollah, while the militant group rejects negotiations and defies state authority.

Unmanned Panda bulldozers operated remotely from the Golan Heights are paving safe routes for IDF troops along the Litani River in Lebanon, significantly reducing soldier casualties.

A new documentary reveals classified details on the 2024 pager explosions operation against Hezbollah, including the elimination of a suspicious operative and the destruction of Iranian inspection equipment.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei marked the anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination, praising him as a resistance symbol and threatening foreign forces in the region.

Social media accounts of eliminated Iranian axis leaders and operatives remain active, run by handlers to spread propaganda and influence millions worldwide long after their deaths.

The security establishment assesses that Hezbollah may attempt to escalate tensions. Meanwhile, the IDF is building an extensive outpost line deep in Lebanon and destroying terror infrastructure.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem praised the group's months-long resistance against the IDF in southern Lebanon during a speech marking two years since Hassan Nasrallah's death.

Hezbollah suffered an unprecedented blow from Israel's pager attack, leaving former leader Hassan Nasrallah in despair prior to his elimination, according to top confidant Wafiq Safa.

IDF forces struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon following an explosive drone attack on Israeli troops. No injuries were reported, and the air force destroyed launch sites and militant infrastructure.

Hezbollah's Al-Manar channel published footage of Hassan Nasrallah ahead of the second anniversary of his assassination, attempting to refute Israeli claims that he hid in a bunker.