Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talks on Border, Long a Source of Tension
Officials say negotiations would also include the future of Israeli military outposts in Lebanon and of Lebanese prisoners still held in Israel.
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‘Release Hostages Or It Is Over For You’: Donald Trump Gives ‘Last Warning’ To Hamas
US President Donald Trump has issued what he described as a "final warning" to Hamas, urging the militant group to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza. This ultimatum came shortly after the White House confirmed that it was engaging in direct negotiations with Hamas, marking a significant departure from the long-standing US policy of avoiding direct interactions with groups classified
Hamas Leaders Visiting Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Says Israeli Ambassador
The Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed deep concern over reports that leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas have been visiting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This development highlights a worrying trend where terrorist outfits are seemingly inspiring each other.The visit by Hamas leaders to PoK is particularly notable as it involves collaboration with other
Smaller polygons and cell alerts: How Israel’s Home Front Command honed its civilian alert system
The Middle Eastern nation has used a siren system to warn of threats for decades, but the latest Gaza war saw several upgrades, an Israeli security official told Breaking Defense.
Israel Strikes Syria Hours After Country’s Leader Demands Withdrawal
The attacks in southern Syria are part of a new policy aimed at protecting what Israel calls its “security zone” in the region. Syria’s new government has condemned that policy.
Massive crowds attend funeral of late Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Hasan Nasrallah, one of the founding members of Hezbollah, was killed during Israeli bombing in SeptemberTens of thousands of people have attended a funeral in Beirut for Hassan Nasrallah, who led the Iran-backed, Lebanese militia and political party H…
Hezbollah Stages Show of Strength at Hassan Nasrallah’s Funeral
The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group held an elaborate commemoration for its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September.
What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.
On the ground in a new Lebanon – podcast
Israel’s war has left many Lebanese people contemplating what once seemed unimaginable: is Hezbollah finished? Michael Safi reports from BeirutMichael Safi was in Lebanon in the summer, when it was on the brink of war between Israel and Hezbollah, the …
Iran, the Nuclear Program, and Trump 2.0
As the second Trump Administration took office, it found a Middle East landscape that had been transformed dramatically in the last year alone. Nowhere is […] More
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