Lebanon
In 2024, the number of displaced people in the world increased by 5 million compared to last year. The biggest crisis is in Syria, where 13.8 million people have become refugees inside and outside the country.
UNIFIL condemns Israel's continued destruction of residential areas and infrastructure in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire. This violates UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the country was behind the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. He also warned of similar actions against Yemeni Houthi leaders.
Iran has denied Putin's information about the evacuation of 4,000 Iranian troops from Syria. In fact, a smaller number of diplomats and advisors from different countries were evacuated using both Russian and Iranian aircraft.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine have successfully evacuated 31 Ukrainians and 3 Syrian citizens from Syria via Lebanon. The evacuees, including 15 children, have already landed in Chisinau and are on their way to Ukraine.
Italian Defense Minister Crozetto announced the country's readiness to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. However, Foreign Minister Tajani considers such a discussion premature, emphasizing the need to achieve a “just peace.
The IDF has begun withdrawing troops from the area of the city of Khiam in southern Lebanon in accordance with the November ceasefire agreement. The full withdrawal from all areas is expected to be completed by the end of January 2025.
Iranian officials have confirmed direct contacts with groups in Syria's new leadership. Tehran is seeking to maintain its influence in the region after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Israeli ground forces crossed the Demilitarized Zone on the border with Syria for the first time since 1973. The military took control of Mount Hermon and other strategic positions to protect the border.
The US president expressed support for the transfer of power in Syria after the overthrow of the Assad regime. Washington plans to strengthen cooperation with regional allies and contribute to the development of a democratic Syria.
The pope called on the international community to reach a ceasefire on all fronts by Christmas. The pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and other conflict regions.
Iran has begun evacuating Quds Special Forces commanders and diplomats from Syria due to a large-scale rebel offensive. This shows the weakening of Iranian influence in the region and its ability to support the Assad regime.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have taken control of the city of Deir ez-Zor in the east of the country. Government forces and their allies, supported by Iran, unexpectedly left the city and its environs.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Lebanon has called on Ukrainians to refrain from traveling to Syria due to the worsening situation. Those who are in the country are advised to follow security measures and consider leaving.
The Israeli military will remain in the Gaza Strip for many years to fight Hamas. This was stated by Food Security Minister Avi Dichter, confirming the construction of military infrastructure in the region.
A day after the start of the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, the parties exchanged accusations of violating it. Israeli tank fire hit six areas of the Lebanese border strip, and there are wounded.
15 minutes before the ceasefire, powerful explosions occurred on the Syrian-Lebanese border. The war between Lebanon and Israel officially ended at 4:00 local time.
Joe Biden announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Israeli prime minister has warned of a tough response to violations of the cease-and-desist agreement with "Hezbollah". Netanyahu cited three key reasons for the truce: the Iranian threat, resupply, and the isolation of Hamas.
The Israeli Air Force carried out 10 simultaneous strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. The attack came amid a possible ceasefire vote between Israel and Hezbollah.
Borrel called on EU countries to fulfill their obligations to arrest the Israeli Prime Minister by the ICC decision. G7 ministers discussed arrest warrants for Netanyahu and the Hamas commander at a meeting in Italy.
Israel is preparing to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. Lebanon plans to deploy 5,000 troops on the border with Israel as part of a peace deal.
The Israeli military launched a series of air strikes in various parts of Lebanon, killing 31 people. The attacks took place on the eve of a possible 60-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
The US and France plan to announce a two-month ceasefire on the northern border on November 26. Israel has agreed to a compromise where the US will control the agreement and France will play a secondary role.
Israeli Prime Minister approves a possible ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, but has reservations. The United States proposes a 60-day cessation of hostilities, which could become the basis for a lasting truce.
The United States is mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The draft agreement provides for a 60-day period for the withdrawal of troops and the transfer of Hezbollah's weapons.
Hezbollah carried out a massive shelling of Israeli territory, firing about 250 rockets.
Lebanon's Ministry of Education suspends classes in all Beirut institutions until the end of December due to the security situation. The decision was made because of the constant Israeli air strikes that have led to numerous casualties.
The German chancellor expressed dissatisfaction with the absence in the G20 declaration of a reference to Russia's responsibility for the war in Ukraine. He also criticized the wording of the document on the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
More than 100 Turkish attacks on infrastructure in Syria's Kurdish autonomous region have led to a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Due to air strikes on oil fields and power plants, more than a million people lost access to water and electricity.