US election results could be positive for Lebanon, Hezbollah chief says
Naim Qassem says Republican losses and Israel’s election result could help Lebanon maintain sovereignty.

Naim Qassem says Republican losses and Israel’s election result could help Lebanon maintain sovereignty.








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From Hebron to Gaza to southern Lebanon, Israel is tearing down homes, and, with them, families’ hopes of return.
Group calls charges ‘unjust’, says weapons were meant to be used against Israeli forces in south Lebanon.

Residents in Lebanon and Syria expect little change in Israeli policy after the election.
Israel’s first election since October 7 appears deadlocked, with neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for a majority.
Lebanon’s olive harvesters are facing dangerous conditions, with potential attacks and fear of cluster munitions.
Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on Tuesday.
Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.
Residents and analysts doubt October 27 vote will bring any meaningful shift in Israeli policy towards their country.

Israeli soldiers in Southern Lebanon are seen ‘jokingly’ giving a tour of a displaced family’s home.