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Analysts: Iran Exploits Israeli Attacks on Lebanon to Undermine US Allies

Amid a newly signed US-Iran peace agreement, Israeli attacks continue in southern Lebanon. Western defense analysts assess that Tehran is exploiting this tension to weaken the trust between Washington and Tel Aviv — a scenario that could potentially shift the balance of power in the Middle East and directly impact Indonesia's TNI mission in UNIFIL, economic stability, and its diplomatic position on the global stage.

1 hari lalu4 min read37

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Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Continue Despite US-Iran Agreement: What Was Lost in 'Glass Diplomacy'

Although a secret agreement between the United States and Iran reportedly reduced tensions in the Gulf, Israeli air strikes and artillery attacks on southern Lebanon have continued non-stop since early June 2026 — killing over 187 civilians, damaging 42 schools and 17 health centers, and forcing 312,000 people to flee northward. Al Jazeera reported that this operation is not just a response to Hezbollah attacks, but part of Israel's long-term strategy to weaken border security infrastructure and change the demographics of southern Lebanon. This occurs against the backdrop of Lebanon's collapsing economy — an inflation rate exceeding 390% in May 2026 — and deep political instability due to a power vacuum since the delayed general elections in 2022.

3 hari lalu4 min read11

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Oil Prices Surge Amid Lebanon Tensions and Hormuz Strait Traffic Delays

Global oil prices spiked sharply on 19 June 2026 after armed conflict reignited in Lebanon and oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz remained disrupted due to prolonged geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf. Brent crude rose **3.2% to USD 87.42 per barrel**, marking a reversal of a three-week consecutive decline. This event not only reflects the fragility of the global energy supply chain but also exposes the deep dependence of Arab countries—including Palestine—on fuel prices governed by regional security dynamics, a reality that further aggravates the economic burden on Palestinians already battered by blockade and energy infrastructure deficits.

3 hari lalu5 min read11

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UK Call for Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon: Strategic Implications for the Security of Palestine and Lebanon

UK International Development Minister Jenny Chapman publicly called on Israel to withdraw all its military forces from southern Lebanon on 19 June 2026 — a step deemed critical to enabling over **420,000 Lebanese and Palestinian refugees** to return home after three months of widespread armed conflict. This call comes amid escalating border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, and repeated failures of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006) to guarantee Lebanon’s sovereignty. This is not merely a bilateral border issue, but reflects systemic regional security weaknesses that directly affect the stability of Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza and the West Bank.

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