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Middle East & Military: Israeli Advances in Syria, Lebanon Diplomacy, US Reapers in South America

Israeli forces are moving into southwestern Syria while Lebanon-France diplomatic talks focus on a post-UNIFIL framework; separately, the US has quietly repositioned MQ-9 Reaper drones into South America.

What we know

An account on X reported Israeli occupation forces advancing near Saida al-Hanout in the Quneitra countryside of southwest Syria. On the diplomatic front, Lebanon's PM and the French FM discussed 'international arrangements for the post-UNIFIL phase' while Pakistan's FM stressed dialogue with Iran on regional issues. In the Western Hemisphere, another account on X flagged a quiet US repositioning of MQ-9 Reaper drones into South America (37k views), a significant military logistics story that received little coverage elsewhere.

By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.