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Iranian Proxies Suspected in Belarus–Poland Migrant Tunnels, Telegraph Reports
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Iranian Proxies Suspected in Belarus–Poland Migrant Tunnels, Telegraph Reports

A Telegraph report cites experts, including Dr. Lynette Nusbacher, suggesting Iranian-backed groups such as Hamas or Hezbollah may have built tunnels used to smuggle migrants from Belarus into Poland, though there is no definitive proof. Polish authorities have uncovered four tunnels under the Belarus border, with about 180 migrants—mostly from Afghanistan and Pakistan—emerging in Poland, amid Belarus’s long-running strategy to destabilize Europe.

Israel warns Lebanon of strikes if Hezbollah joins any US-Iran conflict
middle-east2 days ago

Israel warns Lebanon of strikes if Hezbollah joins any US-Iran conflict

Israel warned Lebanon it would strike civilian infrastructure, including the airport, if Hezbollah becomes involved in any war between the United States and Iran, a message relayed indirectly as Lebanon’s prime minister urged Hezbollah not to drag Lebanon into another adventure; the United States has begun pulling non‑essential staff from its Beirut embassy amid rising tensions and ongoing nuclear talks.

IRGC Directs Hezbollah as Lebanon Braces for Strikes
middle-east5 days ago

IRGC Directs Hezbollah as Lebanon Braces for Strikes

Reports say Iran’s IRGC officers are directly supervising Hezbollah from Lebanon, taking control of its military rebuilding and strategic war plans ahead of possible Israeli or US strikes. The oversight includes regular meetings with Hezbollah operatives across Lebanon and a Beqaa Valley command center, as tensions escalate with ongoing Israeli airstrikes and Lebanon’s political pressure to stay neutral.

Lebanon under fire as Israeli strikes kill senior Hezbollah commander
middle-east5 days ago

Lebanon under fire as Israeli strikes kill senior Hezbollah commander

Israeli air strikes in eastern Lebanon killed at least 10 people, including a senior Hezbollah field commander, in the Bekaa Valley, despite a ceasefire. Israel says it targeted Hezbollah command centres embedded in civilians; Hezbollah confirms casualties and says the ceasefire only applies to southern Lebanon. The strikes are among the deadliest since the 2024 ceasefire and maintain high regional tensions amid broader Middle East hostilities.

Tensions Rise as Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon Navigate U.S. Pressure and Regional Stakes
world8 days ago

Tensions Rise as Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon Navigate U.S. Pressure and Regional Stakes

An intelligence update highlights mounting U.S.-Iran tensions, including potential military action and a reported weeks-long US-Israeli campaign; it notes ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran, a nationwide teachers' strike, and the 40-day mourning protest wave, alongside political divisions in Iraq over Nouri al-Maliki’s premiership and hesitancy by Lebanon's LAF to confront Hezbollah in the disarmament plan; and it reports Iran’s continued hardening of nuclear facilities such as Taleghan 2 at Parchin, with analysts warning that talks with the United States remain unlikely to progress unless negotiating red lines shift.

Israel escalates Lebanon strikes to blunt Hezbollah amid Iran tensions
defense-news10 days ago

Israel escalates Lebanon strikes to blunt Hezbollah amid Iran tensions

Israel’s IDF has stepped up strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as it prepares for a potential war with Iran, aiming to cripple Hezbollah’s infrastructure and its ability to aid Tehran. In the latest week, four Hezbollah militants were killed in southern Lebanon’s Tallouseh, and since February the IDF has killed 12 Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad operatives in the country. The 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah remains in effect but has been violated on multiple occasions, and the IDF has previously said it killed more than 370 Hezbollah fighters since the ceasefire began, with about 1,900 ceasefire infractions noted.

Israel captures Hamas ally in southern Lebanon in targeted raid
world17 days ago

Israel captures Hamas ally in southern Lebanon in targeted raid

Israel said it captured Atwi Atwi, a local official with Lebanon's Islamic Group allied with Hamas, in Hebbarieh near Hasbaya on the border and took him to Israel for questioning; a separate Israeli drone strike in Yanouh killed three people, including a 3-year-old child, and the military later said it struck Hezbollah artillery official Ahmad Salami, as cross-border fighting persists.

U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Report Surge of Israeli Aggression Near Border
world20 days ago

U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Report Surge of Israeli Aggression Near Border

A U.N. internal report shows a sharp rise in aggressive actions against UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon in 2025, including drone-dropped grenades, machine-gun fire, and direct fire, with incidents concentrated near the Blue Line and some UN vehicles damaged. Israel says it is acting to dismantle Hezbollah and operates within accepted frameworks, while UNIFIL notes the majority of attacks do not cause injuries but impede operations. With UNIFIL's mandate due to end in 2026, the future of the border force remains uncertain.

Anti-Zionist networks mobilize to derail Herzog's Australia trip
world22 days ago

Anti-Zionist networks mobilize to derail Herzog's Australia trip

An anti-Zionist Jewish group in Australia, the Jewish Council of Australia, has joined with Hezbollah-linked and Muslim Brotherhood-aligned networks to press Australia to deny Israeli President Isaac Herzog a visa during his February visit, citing potential criminal investigations; the coalition also includes APAN, ANIC, and the Hind Rajab Foundation, with protests planned as Herzog visits the Bondi Beach attack site.

Saudi defense minister defuses realignment fears in DC talks with Jewish leaders
world25 days ago

Saudi defense minister defuses realignment fears in DC talks with Jewish leaders

Saudi Arabia’s defense minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, told Jewish and pro-Israel leaders in Washington that Riyadh’s rhetoric does not reflect the monarchy’s policy and that ongoing military, security, and intelligence cooperation with Israel remains intact; he praised Israel’s actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon but disagreed with Jerusalem’s recognition of Somaliland; the off-the-record meeting also touched on broader regional dynamics with Turkey and other partners, with attendees noting no clear Saudi pivot toward Islamist actors; a source cited Axios saying Khalid warned that if Trump does not act against Iran, Tehran will be emboldened.