Qatar, France call for opening of Hormuz and Gaza ceasefire implementation
Qatari and French leaders stress need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.

Qatari and French leaders stress need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.





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Hezbollah said explosives were to be used against Israel but political figures and some analysts fear assassinations.
Sheikh Mohammed also discussed Israeli ‘violations’ in Lebanese territory with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

Qatar’s prime minister and minister of foreign affairs has reaffirmed his country’s support for Lebanon.
Lebanon’s president reaffirms the commitment to bring all arms under state control.

An Israeli quadcopter drone was filmed dropping a bomb on the outskirts of the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon.
Suspected online espionage triggers intense security crackdowns and counter-intelligence measures in Iran and Lebanon.
Demolished homes, shifting military lines, stalled withdrawals leave Lebanese uncertain if they can return.