Trump directs lifting of US flight ban to Lebanon after high-level meeting with Joseph Aoun
US flights were suspended in 1985 after the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 from Athens, Greece, en route to Rome, Italy, that was forced to land in Beirut.
Middle East
US to start using British bases for attacks against Iran, following PM Burnham's approval - report
Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign as Israeli officials warn Tehran may strike Israel
What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's nuclear site which might be among Trump's next targets - explainer
Inside IDF's naval operations: Israel, US repeatedly hunted Iran's navy chief before succeeding
Israel, US repeatedly failed to kill Iran's Alireza Tangsiri before successful strike • New details reveal Israeli naval attacks on Hezbollah commanders at Beirut's Ramada Hotel and a mobile HQ
Herzog, Saudi official interviews revive Saudi-Israel ties amid Iran strikes on Gulf - analysis
The crisis could strengthen the case for regional defense cooperation, including quiet coordination with Israel, without necessarily bringing the kingdom closer to formal diplomatic relations.
Why Pickaxe Mountain could become Iran’s next nuclear flashpoint - analysis
Pickaxe Mountain has emerged as a major Iran nuclear concern, but questions remain over whether the facility is operational and whether a strike would achieve its goals.
Trump hosts Lebanon's Aoun, says he is open to talks with Hezbollah if asked by Beirut
Trump: US will hit Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon,' Iran desperate to hold talks after US strikes • Aoun: 'It's about time for Lebanon to be stable and secure'
Khalil al-Hayya's rise won't transform Hamas or Gaza's future, expert tells ‘Post’ - interview
Dr. Michael Milshtein tells the Post that Hamas’ new leader Khalil al-Hayya may allow a technocratic government to operate in Gaza while the group continues to hold real power.
Iraq forced to balance US, Iran relations after separate meetings with Trump, Iranian ambassador
Over the last decade, Iraq has been weakened from within because of Iranian-backed militias. Some of the militias have historical ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran.
IDF confirms building massive sand barrier dividing Gaza after satellite imagery emerges
According to the satellite imagery, more than 23 kilometers were built in recent months through areas where Palestinian communities once stood.
Israel, US, and Lebanon have different visions for pilot zones - and Hezbollah is why - analysis
Lebanon, Israel, and the US all support Lebanese Army pilot zones in the south - but each side appears to have a different idea of what success means and how to deal with Hezbollah.
French diplomats were detained for breaking Iran's laws, Araghchi tells France FM Barrot in call
The Iranian Foreign Minister's Telegram channel shared a statement claiming that both diplomats acted in an "unconventional and inconsistent manner compared with how foreign officials should act."
PA's massive military build-up in West Bank poses October 7-style threat to Israelis, report warns
Making the situation of particular concern, the report highlighted, is the fact that the Palestinian force is now armed with what is understood to be tens of thousands of weapons.
