Sunday, 15 Nov 2026 5 Jumada al-Akhira 1448 AH Beirut

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دونالد ترامب (77) يسرائيل كاتس (59) غادي آيزنكوت (46) بنيامين نتنياهو (39) ماركو روبيو (31) نواف سلام (26) نعيم قاسم (26) محمد باقر قاليباف (26) ترامب (26) آيزنكوت (22) محسن رضائي (19) جبران باسيل (18) عباس عراقجي (16) قاسم (16)
This is an intelligence war. The confrontation between Iran and Israel has continued for decades, but it has peaked in recent years. Both sides conduct intelligence operations. It is a tense conflict that has never stopped.
حسن أحمديانأستاذ مشارك في العلوم السياسية بجامعة طهران15 Oct 2026 · Vietnam.vn
The Israelis focus on all levels of society because they believe each individual can be dealt with in a unique way, based on the fact that Hezbollah in Lebanon has deeply integrated into Lebanese society. Initially, they focus on members of this force, then on the supporting environment of the resistance movement, then on the surrounding groups.
وسام نصيف ياسينباحث أكاديمي وسياسي15 Oct 2026 · Vietnam.vn
Within the next two years, Iran will be brought down
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الحكومة الإسرائيلية15 Oct 2026 · الشرق الأوسط
I usually do not disclose the content of our private conversations, but I affirm that he is fully aware of the danger posed by the Iranian regime.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي15 Oct 2026 · Vietnam.vn
No, I don't think that is possible.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي15 Oct 2026 · Vietnam.vn
We have taken many measures. We have directed strong strikes. They (Iran) are at their weakest, but we need to finish the mission.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي15 Oct 2026 · Vietnam.vn
In my opinion, this is not suitable for us
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس حكومة الاحتلال15 Oct 2026 · عربي21
We are prepared for all those scenarios; I hope we will not have to resort to them
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس حكومة الاحتلال15 Oct 2026 · عربي21
If Iran makes that mistake and tries to attack us, it will face a response it cannot even imagine
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس حكومة الاحتلال15 Oct 2026 · عربي21
Our mission to entertain the world is ambitious, and achieving it requires us to be disciplined in prioritizing our people and resources.
غريغ بيترز وتيد ساراندوسالرئيسان التنفيذيان المشاركان لشركة نتفليكس14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
an inseparable part of Egyptian national security
عبد الفتاح السيسيرئيس مصر14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
Protect your country against this conspiracy... and I do not say protect the president
عبد الفتاح السيسيرئيس مصر14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
the risk of escalation, and the risk of incidents getting out of control
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · الشرق للأخبار
I think it is better to take a decision soon rather than postpone it, right? Because that will also clarify the future vision for us, and certainly from a more limited perspective related to our planning.
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · الشرق للأخبار
These proposals are on the Security Council's table. No moves have occurred in the Council so far, but I believe negotiations will begin... soon and seriously.
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · الشرق للأخبار
I believe it is better to make a decision soon rather than postpone it, right? Because that will also clarify the future vision for us, and certainly from a more limited perspective related to our planning.
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · الشرق الأوسط
These proposals are on the table of the Security Council. There have been no moves in the Security Council yet, but I believe negotiations will begin... soon and seriously.
جان بيير لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · الشرق الأوسط
Just a year ago, and I say this with the utmost firmness, Iran was about to destroy us; we removed a threat that was facing the state of Israel, and that is the most important thing
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · مرسال قطر
We are prepared for all those scenarios, I hope we will not have to resort to them, but I can say one thing: Israel will not allow and I will not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons, and as long as I serve as prime minister, Iran will not possess nuclear weapons
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · مرسال قطر
If Iran commits that mistake and tries to attack us, it will face a response it cannot even imagine
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · مرسال قطر
It is embarrassing that a military court is considering a complaint against the Lebanese ambassador to Washington merely because she is implementing her legitimate government's policy and participating in negotiations led by the United States.
متحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الأميركيةمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الأميركية14 Oct 2026 · سكاي نيوز عربية
Taking any judicial measure against public employees requires obtaining explicit approval from the competent minister, in accordance with legal procedures.
وزارة الخارجية اللبنانيةبيان رسمي14 Oct 2026 · سكاي نيوز عربية
We are by your side… and we believe in you.
نعمت عونالسيدة الأولى في لبنان14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
The Citizenship School is not a one-year project, nor a passing activity, nor an initiative tied to a particular circumstance. The Citizenship School is a culture of building bridges, a culture of building peace, a culture of respecting difference, and a culture of building the human being.
نعمت عونالسيدة الأولى في لبنان14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
My house no longer exists. Nothing is left. I could only save myself and take my children with me. I had no time to carry anything.
لينيسيدة نازحة تبلغ 55 عامًا14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
There is no justification for Hezbollah's weapons remaining outside Lebanese legitimacy.
بو عاصي14 Oct 2026 · صوت بيروت إنترناشونال
Washington will not preempt the announcement of any new measures
المتحدث باسم الخارجية الأميركيةالمتحدث باسم الخارجية الأميركية14 Oct 2026 · المركزية
The force's withdrawal would create a vacuum with negative implications for regional security and leave developments in the area without international monitoring.
جوزاف عونرئيس الجمهورية اللبنانية14 Oct 2026 · شفق نيوز
If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on us, areas in Nabatieh and along the Litani River will be lost and become part of Israel's permanent security zone.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · شفق نيوز
If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on us, areas in Nabatieh and along the Litani River will be lost and become part of Israel's permanent security zone.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · شفق نيوز