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On the night of January 12, the Israeli military launched intense air raids across southern and eastern Lebanon, dramatically escalating tensions just two weeks before the 60-day ceasefire deadline ends. Social media videos captured a massive explosion near the town of Deir al-Zahrani, a direct result of the airstrike. Villages in the Nabatieh region, including Houmine, were also struck heavily. In eastern Lebanon, airstrikes targeted areas near the border, hitting the towns of Janta and Kasr. This aggressive move by Israel marks a clear breach of the ceasefire and raises concerns about further escalation in the region. #Israel#Lebanon#MiddleEast#Ceasefire#IsraelAttacks#Nabatieh#DeirAlZahrani#Janta#Kasr

After calling the #Hijab “a symbol of women’s submission to men”, #French Interior Minister continues his #Islamophobic comments, calling the Hijab “a sign of inferiority.”

As #Palestinians try to get their news through #alternative_media, #Israeli Forces made it their job to impede that effort in a game of cat and mouse.

Israeli soldiers accused of #warcrimes in #Gaza are facing legal complaints in a number of countries and risk arrest when they travel abroad. The Israeli ministries and media have responded by offering guidelines to soldiers on how to avoid prison. #Israel#AvoidGenocide

بطل من أبطال المقاومة في لبنان يحمي أرض وطنه ويستشهد دفاعاً عنها. The valiant men of Lebanon stood steadfast, defending their land with unwavering courage until their final breath. In stark contrast, Israel resorted to deploying drones, unable to confront them face-to-face on the battlefield like real men do.

Israeli activists led by the radical bloc demonstrated in front of the Ministry of Defense building in the heart of Tel Aviv. While their soldiers entered the building, they denounced the ongoing Israeli war of extermination on the Gaza Strip. The protesters told the soldiers coming into work that whether they are pulling the trigger, pressing buttons or making coffee at an office, as long as they are wearing the uniform and serving the Israeli state, they are an accomplice in the mass murder, the torture, the suffering, and destruction of the lives of over two million people in Gaza. #Israel#TelAviv#IsraeliArmy#GazaGenocide#Palestine

#Wildfires ravage #California, leaving 5 people dead and over 27,000 acres burned. #LosAngeles Authorities warned casualties may rise as the fires remain uncontained.

Following a two-year vacancy, the Lebanese Parliament has elected #JosephAoun as the new President of the Republic. Here's what you need to know about him. #LebanonPresident#LebanonPolitics#PresidentialElection#Lebanon#LebaneseParliament#MiddleEastPolitics

Washington is reeling from a new attack on its cybersecurity systems and is once again pointing its finger at Beijing. But the timing of the accusation leaves more questions than answers. #China#Taiwan#USA#OFAC#Sanctions#Trump#Xi

Army Chief #JosephAoun has officially been elected as #Lebanon’s new president, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape. Despite being a political newcomer, Aoun’s position as head of one of Lebanon’s most respected institutions has bolstered his appeal. Widely regarded as the favored candidate of both the United States, a staunch supporter of the Lebanese army, and regional power Saudi Arabia, Aoun is seen as the best-equipped to navigate Lebanon through its fragile ceasefire and crippling financial collapse. Turning 61 on Friday, Aoun, known for his "personal integrity," is now tasked with stepping into the void left by Michel Aoun—no relation—whose presidency ended in October 2022

Iran unveils advanced defense system at Natanz nuclear site in response to Israeli threats. #Iran#Natanz#NuclearDefense#Israel#AntiBunkerDefense#SecurityUpgrade#MiddleEast#IranianMilitary#Geopolitics

So, Lebanon is officially the playground of the American-Saudi duo. Constitution? Laws? Institutions? Just props in their theater of control. The new masters are here, and they’re running the show like it’s their personal sitcom. And the plot twist? Forcing the army commander on us like we’re in some 19th-century colonial drama. Honestly, Lebanon now feels less like a sovereign state and more like a regional franchise. If elections are just a fancy costume party for colonizers, maybe it’s time we cancel the show altogether. #LebanonUnderOccupation