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Israel has targeted Hezbollah members with pagers rigged with explosives. The New Arab looks into whether this violated international law? Israel’s attack against Hezbollah on Tuesday, which saw thousands of rigged pagers explode, resulting in at least 11 deaths and around 4,000 wounded, has seen international condemnation. Included in these …

A US official told Al Arabiya English that the US military and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) killed four ISIS operatives in a joint raid in Syria on Sunday. “ISIS remains a threat to the region, allies, as well as our homeland,” the official said. The official added that the operation …

The European Union (EU) has been a cornerstone of post-war stability and economic cooperation in Europe. However, as the Union has expanded and deepened its integration, it has also encountered significant resistance from within. Euroscepticism, or the growing disillusionment with the EU among its member states, has become a potent …

President Vladimir Putin’s decree to expand Russia’s reserved armed forces to 1.5 million marks a significant transformation in Russian military strategy. This action is not merely a reaction to perceived external threats but a strategic initiative aimed at consolidating Russia’s global influence amid intensifying geopolitical competition. With NATO’s presence strengthening …

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has long been the cornerstone of Europe’s security architecture, with the United States serving as its leading force. Since the end of World War II, European nations have relied on NATO’s collective defence mechanism, ensuring security through transatlantic cooperation. However, shifting US foreign policy, …

On 6 October 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina will hold its 8th local elections since the country declared independence in 1992. The elections will determine the mayors of municipalities and cities, as well as members of municipal and city councils and assemblies, across 143 local communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (111 …

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with the US President Joe Biden in the White House on Friday with the question of the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine to hit deep inside Russia on their agenda of conversation. But there were no announcements, nor was there any joint …

Israeli officials have spoken repeatedly about an imminent military campaign against Lebanon, but things are more complicated. Evidently, we’re back to the point where Israel is threatening to embark on a major military operation in Lebanon. This could be the real thing, or it could be, once again, an effort …

Latest Developments Hand-held radios used by Hezbollah terrorists exploded across Lebanon on September 18, one day after thousands of pagers carried by the Iran-backed organization’s operatives similarly detonated, plunging Israel’s northern neighbor into disarray. Lebanon’s state news agency reported that three people were killed in the Bekaa Valley region, while …

What Happened? Twelve people* were killed and nearly 3,000 injured as thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon, overwhelming the country’s hospitals. Explosions also took place in Syria. Most of those targeted were Hezbollah members. While Israeli officials did not admit Israel’s responsibility for the operation, news outlets such as the …