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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Tensions Escalate in the Middle East Amid Ongoing Conflicts

Published on: 15 December, 2024
Lebanon/Archive/Al Jazeera.

Lebanon/Archive/Al Jazeera.

Lebanon:
Despite a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, Israeli forces have continued their air raids on southern Lebanon. This marks a further intensification of the conflict in the region, which has seen repeated violations of ceasefire agreements in recent months.

Occupied West Bank:
Reports indicate that the Israeli Cabinet is preparing to meet at a base in the Occupied West Bank, which is rumored to be the headquarters of the Central Command. The meeting is expected to focus on developments in the West Bank and the strategy following the upcoming inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
In a separate incident, Israeli military forces stormed the Balata refugee camp, located east of Nablus City, early on Saturday morning, launching their assault from the nearby Hawwara military checkpoint. Israeli troops deployed vehicles and snipers throughout the camp. Violent clashes erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian resistance fighters, leading to heightened tensions in the area.

Israel:
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his weekly cabinet meeting at 0830G in Tel Aviv. The meeting’s agenda and outcomes remain undisclosed, but it is expected to address ongoing security concerns and developments in the region.

As the situation unfolds, these developments highlight the continuing volatility in the Middle East, with potential shifts in both military strategy and political dynamics.

Reuters.