Lebanon foreign minister rejects Tehran visit, proposes talks in a neutral country
Raji cited "current conditions" for the decision not to go to Iran, without elaborating, and stressed that the move did not mean rejection of dialog with Iran.
Middle East
UN chief condemns Houthi referral of some detained UN staff to court
Meeting with Israel, US dependent on Netanyahu signing gas agreement, Egypt's Sisi says - report
Shells of unknown origin land near military airport in Damascus, Syrian state TV says
Iran plays with fire as economic anger grows, fuel hike may be spark that lights people - analysis
Iran’s looming fuel hike is reviving memories of the deadly 2019 uprising, raising fears that economic pressure could ignite fresh unrest.
Iranians brace for Saturday fuel price surge as Islamic Republic's economy braces for worst
The proposal had been repeatedly postponed over fears it could trigger unrest similar to deadly protests sparked by a fuel price hike in 2019.
'Shockingly high' number of Gaza children still acutely malnourished after truce, UN says
"Most families can't access this, and that's why we're still seeing high rates of malnutrition," UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram said.
New border clashes expose Israel’s confused Syria policy as region heats up - analysis
A year after the Assad regime fell, it would not look good for Israel to be displacing Syrians who have only recently been able to have a life free from conflict.
Truckloads of armed men spotted riding near IDF troops near Syria border - report
Two Syrian civilians were injured by the IDF's "distancing fire," Ynet reported.
Turkish troops ready for Gaza ISF, US pressuring Israel to allow it, security sources say - report
Turkish officials say they are ready to join the Gaza stabilization force, calling Israel’s resistance politically motivated and insisting their participation is essential to the ceasefire.
Tony Blair dropped from Trump's Gaza 'board of peace' after Arab objections - Financial Times
Blair, the former UK prime minister, was the only individual initially named by Trump when the US president unveiled his 20-point plan to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas in late September.
PIJ claims it handed over 'last hostage in its possession' as Israel awaits Ran Gvili's return
The al-Quds Brigades "adhered to all the terms of the ceasefire agreement," Hamza claimed, which he said came about as an achievement of Palestinian martial efforts during the war.
Iran authorities summon Jewish rep. over community's pro-Israel likes on social media
After being summoned by Iranian security bodies, the country’s Jewish MP Najafabadi called on Jewish Iranians to delete Israel-linked posts and unfollow IDF and other “hostile” channels.
Gaza ceasefire's Catch-22: Hamas delays disarmament as it calls for IDF withdrawal - analysis
Hamas says it won't disarm while the IDF is in Gaza and suggests a long-term truce or 'storing' its arms. Meanwhile, the IDF likely won't leave half of Gaza until Hamas disarms.
