Syria cracks down on Hezbollah plots, drug smuggling
Syria is cracking down on terrorist plots and drug trade, busting Iran-backed terror cells and shutting down Hezbollah-linked smuggling plots.
Middle East
Israel’s Lebanon move raises doubts over gas, Hezbollah and the 2022 maritime deal - analysis
Qatar facing 'strategic shock' in energy, influence crisis in wake of Iran war
WATCH: IDF strikes ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon
Iran executes two men convicted of espionage for Mossad and plotting attacks
Mizan said the two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad.
Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes
The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.
US Navy seizes Iranian ship, Tehran rejects second round of US talks
US using sea drones to clear mines in Hormuz • Hamas officials claim terror group ready to hand over small weapons • Iran claims to be ensuring safe passage through Hormuz
Hamas officials claim terror group ready to hand over small weapons, rifles to Gazan police - NYT
Two Hamas officials told The New York Times that the terror group's latest proposal involves turning over thousands of small weapons used by their police and other security agencies.
Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report
Iran's Quds Force head Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's next prime minister and the future of Shi'ite militias amid US sanctions.
WATCH: US Marines rappel onto Iranian-flagged vessel Touska after six-hour standoff at sea
Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, condemned the US for attacking one of its vessels, and vowed to retaliate.
IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decried the incident, labeling it “grave and disgraceful” and extending an apology to Christians who felt hurt by the incident.
US and Israel face tough choices in Iran talks over Hormuz, Lebanon, and nuclear issues - analysis
With the US and Israel pressing for a resolution on Iran’s nuclear threats, Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz remains a key point of negotiation.
Iran rejects second round of talks with US
Two sources told The Jerusalem Post that Washington aims to first reach a framework agreement before negotiating the details.
IDF confirms Hezbollah attacked UNIFIL soldiers during ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron had announced on Saturday that France holds Hezbollah responsible for the attack, which killed a French UNIFIL soldier and injured three others.
