US envoy to discuss ceasefire with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

Damascus Bombed, Sweida Burns: U.S. Urges Calm After Israel Strikes Syria’s Military Headquarters

Following a dramatic Israeli airstrike on Syria’s General Staff Headquarters in Damascus, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio called the escalation a “misunderstanding” and claimed de-escalation could be just hours away. The strike came amid sectarian clashes in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, where Israel says it’s intervening to protect the Druze community. With the death toll rising and fears of a broader conflict growing, the U.S. confirmed it is in continuous talks with both Syrian and Israeli officials. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack condemned violence against civilians and called for immediate dialogue and a lasting ceasefire. Is this the brink of regional war—or a chance for diplomacy to prevail? #IsraelSyriaConflict #DamascusAirstrike #MarcoRubio #SweidaViolence #MiddleEastTensions #USForeignPolicy #IDFStrikes #DruzeCommunity #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #SyriaCrisis #CeasefireNow #GlobalSecurity #WarOrPeace ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.194~

RAW FOOTAGE: Israel BOMBS Syria’s Defence Ministry TWICE In Hours | IDF Strikes Al-Sharaa's Palace

Israel’s Air Force has launched back-to-back drone strikes on Syria’s Defense Ministry in Damascus, escalating tensions in the region. The IDF issued an ultimatum demanding Syrian forces withdraw from Suwayda Province or face continued attacks. AFP visuals show the bombing of Syria’s Army HQ gates, while Druze communities flee toward the Israel-Syria border. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack condemned the strikes as the situation grows dire. Meanwhile, Netanyahu’s corruption trial has been adjourned following the military offensive. #Israel #Syria #Damascus #IDF #DroneStrike #MiddleEastCrisis #Suwayda #Druze #BorderCrisis #DefenseMinistry #MilitaryEscalation #WarNews #BreakingNews #MiddleEast #AFP #ConflictZone #IsraelSyria #Ultimatum #IDFStrikes #SyrianForces #GeoPolitics #Netanyahu #CorruptionTrial #USEnvoy #TomBarrack #GlobalTensions #MilitaryConflict #CrisisUpdate #DroneWarfare #SecurityAlert #BreakingNow Also Read Airstrike Caught On Live TV: Israeli Missiles Hit Syrian Defence HQ In Damascus :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/airstrike-caught-on-live-tv-israeli-missiles-hit-syrian-defence-hq-in-damascus-7803237.html?ref=DMDesc Ceasefire Collapses In Sweida; Israel Responds With Strike On Syrian Army :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ceasefire-collapses-in-sweida-israel-responds-with-strike-on-syrian-army-7803123.html?ref=DMDesc Israel's Troop Presence in Gaza Complicates Ceasefire Negotiations with Hamas :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-troops-gaza-complicates-truce-talks-011-7796581.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~ED.420~

Israel and Syria Uniting to ISOLATE Iran? Two BIG Reasons Behind Al-Shara's Tectonic Shift Explained

In a stunning diplomatic development, officials from Israel and Syria are holding quiet, backchannel talks for the first time in over a decade. This move comes after months of intense regional conflict involving Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, pushing both Jerusalem and Damascus to reassess their long-standing enmity. The United States, with backing from Donald Trump and his envoy Tom Barrack Jr., is mediating the effort, aiming to cool tensions along the volatile Golan Heights border. At the center of this pivot is Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Shara, who has signaled a dramatic shift from the hardline rejectionism of the Bashar al-Assad era. The primary driver for this newfound diplomacy is a shared strategic goal: limiting the influence of Iran and its proxies in southern Syria. For Israel, this is a matter of national security; for al-Shara's new government, it's a path toward securing sovereignty, gaining Western legitimacy, and obtaining much-needed economic relief. While full normalization seems distant, both sides are exploring a revival of the 1974 U.N. Disengagement Agreement, which previously ensured stability in the Golan Heights. In a significant gesture, the Trump administration has lifted the terrorist designation on al-Shara's former group, and Israeli leaders have softened their tone, describing him as someone they could potentially work with. However, analysts remain cautious, pointing to al-Shara’s past and the lack of public support for peace in Syria as major hurdles. Despite the challenges, the fact that these talks are happening at all represents a potential seismic shift in Middle East politics. This report breaks down the key players, the high stakes, and what this surprising diplomacy could mean for the future of the region. #IsraelSyriaTalks #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Israel #Syria #DonaldTrump #Iran #OneindiaNews #AhmedAlShara,

Hamas Rips into ‘MAD’ Netanyahu over ‘DELIRIOUS’ plans of ‘Greater Israel’ | Vows REVENGE for Gaza

Hamas has condemned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” remarks as “madness” and a threat to regional stability, urging Arab states to cut ties with Israel and back Palestinian resistance. Hamas accused Israel of using settler violence as part of an annexation strategy in the West Bank, vowing continued defiance against occupation. Iran’s Foreign Ministry also slammed the plan, warning it targets territories in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Netanyahu called the vision a historical and spiritual mission for Israel. #Hamas #Netanyahu #GreaterIsrael #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #WestBank #MiddleEastConflict #BreakingNews #Iran #ArabWorld #Resistance #OccupiedTerritories #Annexation #RegionalTensions #PalestinianRights #IsraelPolitics #MiddleEastNews #Jerusalem #GazaWar #PalestinianResistance #SettlerViolence #InternationalRelations #IranIsrael #RegionalStability Also Read Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825995.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825985.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid International Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825981.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.194~HT.408~

Gaza Breaking: IDF Sends 100,000 New Soldiers To War With Al-Qassam| 20,000 HAMAS Fighters Waiting..

Israeli media report plans to call up 80,000–100,000 IDF reserve troops for a potential occupation of Gaza City under PM Netanyahu’s strategy to dismantle Hamas. The operation, approved in principle by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, could last until late 2026. Hamas vows fierce resistance, condemning Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” remarks as dangerous delusion. With Israel already engaged on multiple fronts, including Lebanon and Yemen, tensions are soaring. Hamas claims recent strikes on an Israeli Merkava 4 tank and D9 bulldozer. #Israel #Gaza #Hamas #Netanyahu #GreaterIsrael #IDF #GazaWar #MiddleEastConflict #Palestine #GazaOccupation #IsraelNews #BreakingNews #WarUpdate #Lebanon #Yemen #Houthis #GazaCity #MilitaryBuildUp #HamasResistance #HerziHalevi #IDFReserves #IsraelDefenseForces #WarOnMultipleFronts #AlQassam #Merkava4 #GazaConflict Also Read Israel Kills 5 Al Jazeera Journalist In Gaza :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-kills-5-al-jazeera-journalist-in-gaza-011-7826025.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825995.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825985.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.194~HT.408~

‘Greater Israel Or Fascist Plot’ Iran Slams Netanyahu For Israel’s Expansion Plan As Gaza Starves

Iran has issued a fierce denunciation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks promoting the so-called “Greater Israel” project, branding it a “diabolical idea” rooted in fascist intent. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Netanyahu of openly declaring his regime’s ambition to seize territory from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria in a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law. Baghaei condemned the plan as a direct assault on regional sovereignty, warning it would impose occupation over Muslim nations and expand ongoing atrocities in Palestine. The spokesman also urged the UN, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and all world governments to condemn the scheme. Drawing attention to the worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza, he called for urgent Arab and Muslim unity to deliver aid, end the genocide, and hold Israeli leaders fully accountable for war crimes and systemic violations. #Iran #Netanyahu #GreaterIsrael #FascistIntent #MiddleEast #Palestine #Gaza #WarCrimes #InternationalLaw #UNCharter #OIC #ArabUnity #MuslimUnity #StopGenocide #HumanRights #IsraelPalestine #Occupation #RegionalSecurity #EndApartheid #GlobalCondemnation ~HT.410~GR.124~ED.103~

Is U.S Fueling Lebanon’s Next Civil War? Hezbollah Disarmament Turns Deadly As Six Soldiers Dead

Six Lebanese soldiers were killed on Saturday in a powerful explosion at a Hezbollah weapons depot in Wadi Zibqin, near the Israeli border. The Lebanese army said troops were dismantling munitions from the Iran-backed group’s facility when the blast occurred. The tragedy comes just days after Beirut announced a plan to disarm Hezbollah by year’s end under heavy U.S. pressure, a move strongly opposed by both Hezbollah and Iran. UN peacekeepers recently uncovered fortified tunnels and large weapons caches in the same area. The incident underscores the volatile climate in southern Lebanon despite last year’s ceasefire with Israel, which mandated that only Lebanese state forces hold arms. Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets have continued, further inflaming tensions. Investigations are underway into the cause of the deadly blast as leaders mourn the fallen soldiers. #Lebanon #Hezbollah #LebaneseArmy #Blast #Explosion #IsraeliBorder #Iran #US #UNIFIL #MiddleEast #Tyre #WadiZibqin #WeaponsDepot #Israel #LebaneseSoldiers #Ceasefire #Disarmament #Tensions #War #Military ~HT.178~GR.124~ED.346~

Hezbollah's BIG PROTEST Against Lebanon's Disarmament Call| Sea Of Vehicles Flood Lebanon Street

Thousands of Hezbollah supporters took to Lebanon’s streets in a massive show of force, unleashing a roaring sea of vehicles that stretched for miles. Horns blared, flags waved, and convoys snaked through Beirut and beyond, protesting the government’s US-backed plan to Strip the group of its weapons. The demonstration — dominated by Iran-aligned loyalists — sent a defiant message that Hezbollah will not yield its arms, which it calls vital for defending Lebanon against Israel. #HezbollahDisarmament #HezbollahVowsNoDisarmament #DisarmamentRefusal #HezbollahMarch #HezbollahArsenal #LebanonDisarmamentDeal #IsraelHezbollahWar #HezbollahIsraelWar #IsraelHezbollahTensions #HezbollahResistance #HezbollahRockets #HezbollahVsIsrael #IsraelVsHezbollah #HezbollahWarnsIsrael #IsraelHezbollahLive ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.346~GR.124~

IDF Levels Syrian Military Base in Massive Night Strike |Top Hezbollah Commander Eliminated in Golan

Massive explosions rocked western Syria overnight as the Israeli Air Force launched precision strikes on the Brigade 107 headquarters in Zama village, near the Golan Heights. The IDF confirmed it successfully targeted and eliminated senior Hezbollah commander Hossam Qasem Ghorab, who was directing cross-border rocket attacks on Israeli territory. Fireballs and plumes of smoke were seen for kilometers, as the strategic military site was reduced to rubble. With tensions escalating in the region, the Israeli military vows to prevent further terror infiltration from Syria and Lebanon. #IsraelStrike #Hezbollah #SyriaAirstrike #IDF #MiddleEastConflict #GolanHeights #Brigade107 #BreakingNews #HossamQasemGhorab #IsraelNews #MilitaryStrike #WarInSyria #IDFStrikes #HezbollahCommander #ZamaVillage #IranBackedMilitia #TerrorThreat #IsraelVsHezbollah Also Read Lebanon and Syria Agree to Ceasefire Following Two Days of Border Clashes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/lebanon-syria-ceasefire-agreement-border-clashes-011-4097569.html?ref=DMDesc Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Troop Withdrawal Deadline to February 18, 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-lebanon-extend-troop-withdrawal-deadline-feb-18-011-4054029.html?ref=DMDesc 22 Killed in Lebanon as Israeli Forces Fail to Withdraw by Deadline Amid Protests :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/22-killed-in-lebanon-israeli-forces-withdrawal-deadline-011-4053959.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~

Israel BOMBS Hezbollah Strongholds on Camera: 10 Massive Airstrikes Hit Missile Launchers in Lebanon

Israel has launched a fierce and unprecedented wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, pounding missile launchers, weapons storage facilities, and key infrastructure in at least 10 major locations near the border. Explosions rocked Lebanese towns as Israeli jets unleashed a heavy bombardment, escalating fears of a full-scale regional war. The Israeli Defense Forces accuse Hezbollah of hiding behind civilian areas while rebuilding its terror network. Lebanon reels from destruction as tensions spiral beyond containment. #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #IDF #Airstrike #MiddleEastConflict #BreakingNews #RegionalWar #MilitaryEscalation #IsraelLebanonConflict #WarFootage #BorderStrike #IsraelDefenseForces #Geopolitics #MiddleEastTensions

WATCH: Demonstrators in Mexico City demand cutting ties with Israel

WATCH: Demonstrators in Mexico City demand cutting ties with Israel Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Mexico City on Sunday, calling on the government to cut diplomatic relations with Israel over the Gaza war. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/18/watch-demonstrators-in-mexico-city-demand-cutting-ties-with-israel Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

WATCH: Thousands rally in Israel calling for Gaza hostage deal

WATCH: Thousands rally in Israel calling for Gaza hostage deal Thousands marched in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, as well as in Jerusalem, on Sunday, blocking roads and shutting businesses in protests demanding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/18/watch-thousands-rally-in-israel-calling-for-gaza-hostage-deal Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Lebanon marks 5 years since Beirut port blast

Lebanon awaits justice 5 years after Beirut port blast