We should also quietly get our troops out of the bases in the Gulf that can be reached by Iran. This ensures Iranian hardliners can’t strike us to drag us back into the fight.
Take away every factor that we can control that could force us back into the war on Israel or Iran’s terms.
Set all conditions that we can control in our favor.
Barak argued that Netanyahu “could sabotage the elections by launching operations in Lebanon that would provoke retaliation from Hezbollah and Iran.
“Netanyahu wants an endless war because he understands that ending it would accelerate his trial,” Barak said. “Just as he obstructed some prisoner-exchange deals (with Hamas), he also blocked the possibility of progress in Lebanon.”
Netanyahu is currently standing trial in Israel on corruption charges and is also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2024 on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process. We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
TEHRAN – A Qatari delegation has reportedly arrived in Tehran amid high-level diplomatic activity linked to ongoing efforts for “message exchange” between the US and Iran, as Tehran shows resistance over signing date.
The visiting delegation is headed by advisor to Qatar’s Foreign Minister. The visit is said to aim at continuing indirect communication and transmission of messages between Tehran and Washington. This is second visit by the Qatari delegation to Tehran within just a few days amid intensified behind-the-scenes diplomacy.
A potential peace agreement between Iran and US could be signed digitally as early as today.
Behind the scenes: The Israeli military notified the U.S. Central Command shortly before the Beirut strike, Israeli and U.S. officials say.
It is not clear whether the White House gave it a green light.
What they are saying: Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signaled the Israeli strike on Beirut could undermine the U.S.–Iran deal.
NNA – The Israeli enemy army carried out a large bombing operation in the town of Haddatha – Bint Jbeil district this afternoon.
NNA – Tyre – National News Agency correspondent reported that the final toll resulting from the raid on a residential neighborhood in Hosh – Tyre is one martyr and four wounded.
Israel on Sunday struck the Ghobeiry area in Beirut‘s southern suburbs with two missiles, state-media reported.
According to the National News Agency, the neighbourhood was attacked without prior warning.
NNA – National News Agency correspondent reported that search and rescue operations are continuing at the site targeted by an Israeli enemy raid in the Ghobeiri area in Beirut‘s southern suburbs this afternoon.
The initial updated toll is 3 martyrs and 15 wounded, in addition to significant damage to neighboring buildings and shops.
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Several reports are circulating that Israel struck the Beirut‘s southern suburbs, following calls from prominent Israeli officials on attacking the area.