In the midst of a truce, Israel continues demolitions in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army, ordered to use “all its strength” in case of threat despite the truce with the pro-Iranian Hezbollah, demolished new houses in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to a state media outlet.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have instructed the Israeli defense forces to act with all their might, both on the ground and in the air, including during the ceasefire, to protect our soldiers in Lebanon against any threat,” said Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Iran has not yet decided on its participation in talks in Islamabad with Washington
Iran has not yet decided whether it will participate in the negotiations in Islamabad announced by Donald Trump to achieve a lasting end to the war in the Middle East, according to Iranian media reports that cite the lifting of the American naval blockade as a precondition.
According to the Fars and Tasnim news agencies, citing anonymous sources, Iran has not made a decision yet. The official IRNA agency states that there is “no clear prospect of fruitful negotiations,” citing, along with the blockade, Washington’s “unreasonable demands.”
Former footballer and rugby player, Sergeant-Chef Montorio leaves an indelible memory
Ahead of a national tribute scheduled for Thursday at the 17th RGP followed by burial at the Saint-Clair cemetery, tributes are pouring in to honor the memory of Florian Montorio.
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Negotiations with Iran: Vance heading to Pakistan, confirms the White House
Vice President JD Vance will lead the American delegation for discussions with Iran on Monday in Pakistan, a White House official told AFP, contradicting a statement by Donald Trump that said otherwise.
JD Vance, who led the American delegation last weekend, will be present alongside the president’s usual envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as specified by the American executive. Donald Trump had indicated about an hour earlier on ABC that his vice president would not go to Islamabad, citing security concerns.
National tribute to the soldier killed in Lebanon on Thursday at the 17th RGP in Montauban
A national tribute to Sergeant-Chef Florian Montorio, who died Saturday in Lebanon, will be held next Thursday at the 17th Parachute Engineering Regiment in Montauban, reported La Depeche du Midi. His funeral will be held Thursday or Friday in Saint-Clair, Tarn-et-Garonne.
Israel will use “all its strength” in Lebanon despite the truce in case of threats against its soldiers
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on Sunday that the army had been instructed to use “all its strength” in Lebanon, despite the ongoing ceasefire, if Israeli troops faced “any threat.”
During an event in occupied West Bank, he added that the army also received the order “to destroy the houses in the villages (on the front line) close to the border, which were, in all respects, terrorist outposts of Hezbollah and endangered Israeli communities,” referring to the pro-Iranian movement that Israel is fighting.
Spain will ask the European Union to “break” the association agreement between the EU and Israel
Spain will ask the European Union on Tuesday to terminate its association agreement with Israel, considering that its government “violates international law,” announced Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday. “A government that violates international law cannot be a partner of the European Union,” Pedro Sanchez said during an election rally in Andalusia.
Iran reiterates that the American naval blockade is a “violation” of the ceasefire
Iran reaffirmed on Sunday that the American naval blockade constituted “not only a violation of the ceasefire” but also “an illegal and criminal act.” “By deliberately inflicting collective punishment on the Iranian population, it amounts to a war crime and a crime against humanity,” said the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esma’il Baghaei.
Emmanuel Macron will receive the Lebanese Prime Minister on Tuesday, announces the Elysée
Emmanuel Macron will receive the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Tuesday, announced the Elysée, as the situation remains highly unstable in Lebanon where a fragile ceasefire is in place. “This visit will be an opportunity for the head of state to reaffirm his commitment to full respect for the ceasefire in Lebanon, France’s support for the country’s territorial integrity, and for the actions taken by the Lebanese state to ensure the full and complete sovereignty of the country and the monopoly of weapons,” emphasized the French presidency.
Donald Trump threatens again to destroy Iranian infrastructure if negotiations fail
Three days before the ceasefire expires, Donald Trump announced the sending of an American delegation to Pakistan on Monday to restart peace talks with Iran, while brandishing new threats against the infrastructure of the enemy country in case of failure.
“My representatives are heading to Islamabad (…) they will be there tomorrow night for negotiations,” the US president wrote on his Truth Social platform.
He added that he offered Iran a “reasonable deal” and that if they refuse, “the United States would destroy all power plants and bridges in Iran. NO MORE PLAYING NICE!”
Donald Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on the war with Iran:
“He entered a war, got pulled into it by Bibi Netanyahu, let us be clear about that, entered a war that the American people do not want, putting at risk American service members.”
The UN chief “strongly condemns” the attack that cost the life of the French soldier in Lebanon
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “strongly condemns” the ambush that led to the death of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon and wounded three others, according to a statement from his spokesperson. According to the initial findings of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the peacekeepers were “fired upon by non-state actors presumed to belong to the pro-Iranian Shiite Hezbollah.”
Israel has established a “red line”
On Saturday, the Israeli army announced the establishment of a “red line” of demarcation in southern Lebanon, as in the Gaza Strip, and has “eliminated a terrorist cell” operating near its troops. It also announced the deaths of two of its soldiers in the region since the start of the ceasefire.
“Iran and the United States are still far from a final agreement”
The Speaker of the Islamic Republic Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who represented Iran in recent negotiations, spoke of “progress,” but clarified that the two countries are “still far” from a final agreement. Earlier, the Iranian Supreme National Security Council said it was reviewing new proposals from Washington and promised not to make “any compromises.”
Kamala Harris accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of dragging Trump into the war
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dragging Trump into the war with Iran against the will of the American people. During a Democratic Party event in Detroit, Kamala Harris stated that Trump “engaged in a war in which he was drawn in by Bibi Netanyahu.” According to her, this conflict is neither in the interest nor in line with the will of the American people.
Antonio Guterres, the head of the UN, “strongly condemns” the attack that cost the life of the French soldier in Lebanon
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has “strongly condemned” the ambush that led to the death of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon and wounded three others, according to a statement from his spokesperson. According to the preliminary conclusions of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the peacekeepers were “fired upon by non-state actors presumed to belong to the Shiite Hezbollah.”
“Florian was an exceptional soldier”
Jérémie Akil, the commander of the 17th RGP based in Montauban, paid tribute to Sergeant-Chef Montorio, the 10th soldier of the regiment to fall in a foreign operation. Click here to read his interview.
Possibly new turmoil in the oil market on Monday
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday gave a boost to financial markets and caused a sharp drop in oil prices. The new tightening may cause new turmoil in the global markets when they reopen on Monday.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed and still no agreement three days before the ceasefire expires
The ceasefire between Iran and the United States will expire on Wednesday. No agreement has yet been reached between the two countries. “We have made progress in the negotiations, but there are many differences and some fundamental points remain pending,” said Vice President JD Vance. The strategically important Strait of Hormuz was closed again on Saturday by the Iranians. At least three commercial ships attempting to cross the strait came under fire.
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