Israel’s nuclear program began under David Ben-Gurion, developed with French support, and remains defined by the policy of nuclear ambiguity known as amimut.
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The digital fog of war
An escalating U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict is being fought not only with missiles but also across social media, where AI-generated images, deepfakes, and manipulated videos are creating a powerful digital battlefield that blurs the line between truth and propaganda.
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Security fears push Lebanon toward parliamentary extension
Lebanon is debating whether to extend Parliament’s mandate amid escalating security tensions, as leaders argue that holding elections during the current instability could threaten both public safety and the continuity of the country’s constitutional institutions.
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UNIFIL warns of escalating violations along the Lebanese Israeli borders
UNIFIL warns that escalating cross-border incidents, airspace violations, and rocket fire along the Lebanese–Israeli border are severely straining the fragile ceasefire established under UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
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US travel ban and embassy drawdown in Lebanon
The United States Department of State issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Lebanon, alongside a partial evacuation of embassy staff, amid rising regional tensions, security concerns, and uncertainty over potential escalation involving Iran.
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Strengthening Lebanon’s response to child sexual violence
Lebanon is strengthening its response to child sexual violence by training 100 specialized caseworkers to provide survivor-centered support, part of a broader effort to create a coordinated, effective national child protection system.
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Lebanon breaks Guinness Record with Beirut Iftar
Ajialouna set a new Guinness World Records title with the world’s longest Iftar table in Beirut, stretching 3,255.8 meters and bringing together over 5,700 orphans and underprivileged children in a powerful display of Ramadan solidarity.
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Lebanon ranks first in the Arab world in public holidays
Lebanon ranks first in the Arab world for official public holidays, with its national calendar recognizing Christian and Muslim celebrations alike a reflection of the country’s religious diversity and sectarian power-sharing system.
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