Rufaida, a Sudanese migrant, fled war in Khartoum, then renewed conflict in southern Lebanon, finding refuge with her husband Mohammad and newborn son Ahmad at St. Joseph Church in Beirut. Their story highlights the challenges faced by 250 displaced migrant workers, many Sudanese, struggling with legal precarity, limited resources, and mental strain.
Elbit Systems reported its Tzayad program detected 850,000 real-time intel targets during Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon between Oct 2023 and end of 2025. Experts express concern over the scale and potential for civilian harm.
Iran announced progress in talks, citing the lifting of a blockade, release of frozen assets, and a reconstruction plan. However, Iran's Foreign Minister stated the "real test" is deconfliction in Lebanon. The US stated unfrozen assets should be spent on American goods and not fund terrorism.
Iran claims US-Iran talks in Switzerland have led to the lifting of blockades, release of frozen assets, and a reconstruction plan. Pakistani and Qatari mediation is credited. The next key challenge is deconfliction in Lebanon.
Donald Trump issued a new warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to be more responsible regarding the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump linked the ongoing war to the peace process with Iran, suggesting it casts a negative light on a "big deal" with Tehran.
Three British newspapers discuss the Lebanon war, Israel-US relations, and internal British debates on racism and policing. Articles cover Israel's actions against Hezbollah, a comparison to the 1982 Lebanon War and Trump-Netanyahu calls, and a critique of diversity policies in the UK.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the US-Israeli war on Iran will only end with the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. He emphasized that any ceasefire must include Lebanon and involve the withdrawal of Israeli forces, stressing Hezbollah's integral role in Lebanon.
Lebanese-Israeli negotiations are underway in Washington, aiming to de-escalate the conflict in southern Lebanon. Despite reports of a ceasefire understanding, fighting persists, with Hezbollah vowing retaliation for any attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs.
