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Hamas political spokesman Hazem Qasim has stated that Iran informed the Palestinian movement that any potential ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States must also include a ceasefire in Gaza.

According to Qasim, Tehran considers the situation in Gaza an integral part of any broader regional de-escalation efforts and has linked the prospect of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire to ending hostilities in the Palestinian enclave.

The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic discussions and heightened regional tensions, with international actors continuing efforts to secure ceasefire arrangements and prevent further escalation across the Middle East.

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Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahieh on Saturday, targeting what the Israeli military described as Hezb۔ollah-linked infrastructure. The strike marks another attack on the Lebanese capital amid ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Witnesses reported loud explosions and plumes of smoke rising from the targeted area shortly after Israeli forces issued evacuation warnings to residents. Lebanese authorities have condemned the attack, while no immediate casualty figures have been officially released.

The latest strike comes despite continued diplomatic efforts to maintain a fragile ceasefire and prevent further escalation between Israel and Hezb۔ollah.

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US HOUSE MOVES TO CURB TRUMP'S IRAN WAR POWERS

WASHINGTON: In a rare bipartisan rebuke, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives has passed a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval.

The resolution passed by a narrow 215-208 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support of the measure. The move reflects growing concern in Congress over the expanding conflict with Iran and its economic consequences.

If enacted, the resolution would require the withdrawal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorizes military action or declares war. Supporters argue that the U.S. Constitution gives Congress, not the president alone, the authority to approve war.

However, the measure faces major obstacles. It must still clear the Senate, and even if it advances further, it is unlikely to significantly alter U.S. policy due to legal and procedural challenges. The White House has defended the military campaign, saying it is necessary to counter threats from Iran.

The vote is being viewed as one of the strongest congressional challenges yet to Trump's handling of the Iran conflict and signals growing unease within both parties over the direction of the war.