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Egypt Hosts Bright Star 23 with Participation from 34 Countries

Part of the conclusion of the "Bright Star 2021" training (the Egyptian military spokesman's page on Facebook)
Part of the conclusion of the "Bright Star 2021" training (the Egyptian military spokesman's page on Facebook)
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Egypt Hosts Bright Star 23 with Participation from 34 Countries

Part of the conclusion of the "Bright Star 2021" training (the Egyptian military spokesman's page on Facebook)
Part of the conclusion of the "Bright Star 2021" training (the Egyptian military spokesman's page on Facebook)

The Egyptian Armed Forces announced the details of the Bright Star 2023, which aims to enhance military cooperation and combat common threats and risks.

The joint military exercise will run from August 31 to September 14 and involves 8,000 troops from 34 countries, to be held at the Mohammed Najib Military Base.

The military spokesman for the Egyptian Armed Forces published a video clip of previous Bright Star drills to announce the new training.

The spokesman said the training is the most essential and extensive joint exercise in the Middle East.

He added that Bright Star is a global military training on Egyptian soil.

The exercise allows the participating nations to exchange expertise and learn about the latest weapons and military equipment.

It also covers various scenarios of conventional and irregular warfare, including security and counter-terrorism operations.

The exercise involves ground forces, infantry, armored vehicles, artillery units, navy, air force, and special operations forces.

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Lebanon Condemns Attacks on UN Peacekeeping Mission

A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy drives through the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun on November 20, 2024, as the war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group continues. (AFP)
A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy drives through the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun on November 20, 2024, as the war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group continues. (AFP)
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Lebanon Condemns Attacks on UN Peacekeeping Mission

A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy drives through the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun on November 20, 2024, as the war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group continues. (AFP)
A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy drives through the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun on November 20, 2024, as the war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group continues. (AFP)

Lebanon on Monday condemned attacks on the United Nations peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL) stationed in its south, including last week's rocket strike in which four Italian soldiers were lightly injured.

The 10,000-strong multi-national UNIFIL mission is monitoring hostilities along the demarcation line with Israel, an area hit by fierce clashes between the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah party and Israeli forces.

Since Israel launched a ground campaign across the border against Hezbollah at the end of September, UNIFIL soldiers have suffered several attacks coming from both sides.

"Lebanon strongly condemns any attack on UNIFIL and calls on all sides to respect the safety, security of the troops and their premises," Lebanese caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib said during a conference in Rome.

Bou Habib spoke before attending a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Anagni, southeast of Rome, along with other colleagues from the Middle East, which was set to discuss conflicts in the region.

Bou Habib added: "Lebanon condemns recent attacks on the Italian contingent and deplores such unjustified hostilities."

Italy said Hezbollah was likely responsible for the attack carried out on Friday against its troops in UNIFIL.

Beirut's foreign minister called for implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended a previous war between Hezbollah and Israel in 2006 with a ceasefire that has faced challenges and violations over the years.

"Lebanon is ready to fulfil its obligations stipulated in the above-mentioned resolution," Bou Habib said.

"This literally means and I quote: 'There will be no weapons without the consent of the government of Lebanon and no authority other than that of the government of Lebanon'."

Hezbollah, militarily more powerful than Lebanon's regular army, says it is defending the country from Israeli aggression. It vows to keep fighting and says it will not lay down arms or allow Israel to achieve political gains on the back of the war.