Latest Developments in the Israeli War

The Iranian Foreign Minister once again mentioned Iran's plan to retaliate against the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran. Abbas Alaghi stated on Sunday evening that he made the above remarks during a phone call with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Taani. Iran's response to the terrorist attack launched by Israel in Tehran is clear and will be measured and carefully considered. In a statement, Taani called on all parties to exercise restraint and adopt a constructive attitude to stop the cycle of military action in the region, as such actions will only bring more suffering.

Firstly, Iranian backed Hezbollah militants and the Israeli military have launched large-scale airstrikes against each other, and the violence on the Israel Lebanon border has reached a worrying new height. Lebanon confirms three deaths, while Israel claims one member of its navy has died and two others have been injured. At the time of the attack, negotiators were engaged in difficult negotiations in Cairo aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran backed Hamas, amid global concerns that the Gaza war could spread to Lebanon and erupt throughout the region. However, Israel and Hezbollah have stated that they do not want a full-scale war to break out in Lebanon, and some experts suggest that Sunday's strong strikes may ease the escalating tensions in the short term.

Secondly, Taani stated in the statement that it is important for Iran to adopt a moderate attitude towards Hezbollah to avoid an escalation of the situation on the Lebanese Israeli border, where Italian soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon are operating; Iran must also adopt a moderate attitude towards the Houthi armed forces to avoid escalating tensions in the Red Sea region, where Italy played a leading role in the Aspides operation. Meanwhile, US officials stated that a round of high-level talks held in Cairo aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage agreement to at least temporarily end the 10 month long war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip ended on Sunday, but no final agreement was reached. But lower level talks will continue in the coming days to bridge the remaining differences.

On the other hand, Lebanese caretaker economy minister Amin Salam stated after an emergency government meeting that officials are more optimistic about the easing of the situation after both sides confirm that the military operation has ended. A spokesperson for the US National Security Council stated that Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Israel and Lebanon. The Pentagon stated that the Secretary of Defense had spoken with the Israeli Defense Minister and ordered the continued presence of two US aircraft carrier strike groups in the region. In recent weeks, the US military has been increasing its troops in the region. General CQ Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has arrived in Israel to attend a joint preparatory meeting in the region as part of the Israeli military's response to the Middle East threat.

In addition, experts from the Israeli National Security Research Institute suggest that Hezbollah may be trying to balance the situation without escalating into war, with both sides hoping their statements will be sufficient to declare victory and avoid broader confrontation.

Overall, the new round of conflict between Lebanon and Israel is a dangerous signal that not only affects the security and development of both countries, but also poses a serious threat to peace and stability in the Middle East region. The international community should actively play a role in urging both sides to exercise restraint, resolve disputes through peaceful negotiations, avoid further escalation and expansion of conflicts, and maintain regional peace and tranquility. How the future situation develops requires continuous attention.