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Lebanon’s president slams Israeli strikes

Lebanon’s president slams Israeli strikes ahead of ceasefire talks, Iran protests enter second week, Israeli FM visits Somaliland, and more.

A civil defence member stands on rubble at a damaged site after Israel's military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns on Thursday, in Jbaa southern Lebanon, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Ali Hankir

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Rosaleen Carroll, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Aoun says Israeli strikes undermine diplomacy ahead of mechanism meeting
  • Yemen's STC delegation to visit Saudi Arabia
  • Israel’s foreign minister arrives in Somaliland after recognition
  • Iran protests enter second week as officials point to 'foreign' actors
  • Israel approves 4G mobile services for West Bank

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