What happens after UNIFIL leaves Lebanon, and what might take its place? - explainer
The approaching end of UNIFIL raises questions about who will monitor the border, support the Lebanese army, and help prevent another Israel-Hezbollah war.
Middle East
Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule
Trump reportedly set to meet Gulf leaders on Iran as Saudi-Houthi conflict continues
Saudi Arabia strikes Al-Barh bridge in Yemen twice in 2 days as conflict with Houthis escalates
Saudi Arabia facing growing pressure on multiple fronts as Houthis escalate in Yemen
“They’re surrounded from the south and the north and the east,” the source said, citing the Houthis in Yemen and the Iran-backed Hashd al-Shaabi militias in Iraq as major security concerns.
Israeli-Canadian Benjamin Hassin freed after 11 years in Iraqi prison
Israeli-Canadian Benjamin Hassin, now in his early 30s, was released from prison in Sulaymaniyah on Wednesday.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could revive Israel-Saudi normalization efforts - analysis
Saudi Arabia has long demanded progress on Palestinian issues before normalization with Israel, but growing Houthi threats could accelerate quiet security cooperation between the two countries.
Iran's targeting of US bases may have used Russian spy satellite imagery - report
Saudi expert Dr. Nawaf Obaid told CNN that Russia's capabilities used by the Iranians are the reason for the state of the US-Iran conflict as it stands today.
Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli nuclear scientist results in four convictions
Prosecutors allege that an individual contacted by Iran was told to form a cell to kill a scientist and his family.
More than 40% of West Bank Palestinians believe Israel doesn’t have a right to exist, poll finds
The majority (91%) also expressed concern about IDF operations in the West Bank, while 60% reported a low or very low sense of personal security.
Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis
Houthi Red Sea offensive leaves Riyadh isolated
Syria parliament votes to abolish Assad-era terrorism court, nullify rulings
Wednesday's vote came during the opening weeks of the first parliament formed since Assad was toppled in December 2024. The chamber convened for the first time in July.
Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'
The attack on Mecca has demonstrated that ‘this is not a religious war,’ even if Iran has attempted to portray it as such, Bahraini political analyst Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie said.
Enigmatic Houthi commander Abdul Malik al-Houthi elevated amid terror group's Red Sea offensive
Since the start of the civil war, foreign officials who dealt with al-Houthi have not been known to have met him in person, a source familiar with the matter said.
