Nakoura talks show Israel's seriousness about security, Lebanon committed to sovereignty - analysis
The Lebanese state is edging towards reclaiming a sliver of sovereignty, while Israel is unwilling to look the other way as the clock runs out.
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Mossad chief Barnea bridges Doha divide after Israel's assassination attempt in Qatar - analysis
European Union eyeing Lebanon presence in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah, document shows
Inside Bashar al-Assad's exile in Moscow, a year since ouster from Syria - analysis
One year after Assad's fall: New Syrian leadership celebrates, but deep internal rifts persist
Celebrations also appear muted in Suwayda, the Druze region that Israel has pledged to defend from the new government. The Druze historically had a complex relationship with the Assad regime.
On This Day: One year since Syrian rebels overthrew Assad regime, ending over 50 year rule
The ousting of longtime Syrian president Bashar al-Assad by rebels was the result of an extremely rapid offensive, ending the widely condemned Ba'athist regime after over 50 years
Iran begins trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel
They were indicted for "intelligence cooperation and espionage in favor of the Zionist regime (Israel)."
FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death
As with many Islamic countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Iran and punishable by death. Many LGBTQ+ Iranians have fled the country, looking for asylum in the United States or the Middle East.
Hamas abducts major Gazan merchant, demands millions in ransom - KAN
Fadi a-Dayeb was forced to pay millions of shekels for his freedom, a now-deleted Facebook post claimed.
Iran 'paid heavy price' for supporting proxies, Palestinians, ex-FM Zarif says at Doha Forum
Zarif argued that Jerusalem misread Iran’s staying power when the fighting resumed earlier this year. “The Israelis launched this aggression based on mistaken assumptions,” he said.
Hamas willing to 'freeze or store' weapons to prevent escalation, official tells AP
Hamas Shura Council member Bassem Naim told AP it is open to halting weapons use during a truce but rejects a US-proposed stabilization force entering Palestinian territory.
Qatari PM: Qatar’s ties with Hamas began at US request, always served peace efforts
Prime Minister Al Thani claimed that Qatar's relationship with Hamas has been entirely focused on facilitating peace.
Doha will not 'write the check' to fund Gaza's reconstruction, Qatari PM says
In an interview with Tucker Carlson at The Doha Forum, Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani discussed Gaza reconstruction and plans for the region's future.
Israel is not a democracy, US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack suggests at Doha Forum
"In this region, what's worked the best, whether you like it or you do not like it, is a benevolent monarchy," Barrack said.
