The unexpected firing of missiles at Israel finally ended the deadlock, marking a significant shift in Hezbollah's strategy after a prolonged ceasefire.
The ceasefire agreement, brokered by the United States and France, formally aimed to end active hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. In practice, however, the agreement never truly halted the conflict. Israeli forces maintained a presence in Lebanese territory, and military strikes against Lebanon continued on an almost daily basis.
The January 3rd Operation Absolute Resolve ousted Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro, marking a significant shift in US policy towards countering adversarial influence in the western hemisphere.
United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
Article 2(4) of the UN Charter has been described as a "cornerstone of modern international law" and its bright red line. It prohibits countries from threatening or using force against another state's territory or political independence. Drafted in the aftermath of World War II, its objective was to maintain peace and make negotiation not armed conflict the default mode to settle disputes.
Since then, both sides have accused the other of breaking the deal. Israel has continued to restrict aid into the strip and conduct attacks. The Gazan health ministry says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire, and UNICEF announced this week that at least 100 of the victims were children. Israel says Hamas militants continue to be a threat and that its airstrikes in Gaza are targeting the group.