Lebanon won’t disarm Hezbollah, but will attack a 'generator owner'
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam described the harsh actions of security forces as "unacceptable" following the man's arrest.
Middle East
US cancels envoy travel, shifts from talks to pressure as Iran’s divisions deepen - analysis
Netanyahu orders IDF to 'vigorously' attack Hezbollah, Araghchi to visit Pakistan for negotiations
Sexual abuse in Iranian prisons sharply rises as population repression increases during ceasefire
IDF probes video showing soldiers destroying solar panels in Christian-Lebanese village
The destruction took place in the village of Debel, the same village in which an IDF soldier was photographed last week smashing a statue of Jesus, causing widespread outcry.
Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the Gulf last week as part of his efforts to shore up support for Damascus across the Middle East and Europe amid rising regional tensions.
Palestinians vote in first municipal elections since outbreak of Gaza war - analysis
The elections will be closely watched to see the trends. If things go well, this could boost the plans for change in Gaza.
Voices from the Arab press: Lebanon succeeds in separating its path from Iran
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Iran executed alleged Israeli agent over sabotage in nationwide protests, state media claims
Erfan Kiani, a “hired thug of Mossad,” had engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private property, spreading fear and terror across the central city of Isfahan, and wielding a machete.
Dozens of Palestinians breach IDF checkpoints to enter Jenin refugee camp
At least 10 Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces operating in the area, with IDF using drones to monitor and locate more suspects inside the refugee camp.
Palestinian Authority local elections start for first time in years, including voters from Gaza
The elections, the first of their kind since the October 7 massacre in 2023, will be held in the West Bank and the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah.
Israeli court uncovers covert Hamas funding network, key figures sentenced
A recent court ruling exposes a covert financial network funneling millions to Hamas via intermediaries in Israel, supporting terrorism in Gaza and the West Bank.
Araghchi to visit Pakistan for negotiations, Netanyahu orders IDF to 'vigorously' attack Hezbollah
Dozens of Palestinians breach IDF checkpoints to enter Jenin refugee camp • US envoys' Pakistan visit canceled • Hezbollah violates ceasefire with Israel, launches projectiles at North
Syria accuses Hezbollah-linked cells of plotting attacks, signaling break from Assad-era alliance
Damascus is moving against networks it says planned assassinations, bombings, and rocket fire, raising new questions about sovereignty and power after Bashar Assad’s fall.
