US urged by Lebanese diaspora to pressure Lebanon to repeal law criminalizing ties with Israel
Lebanese Americans Tom Harb and John Hajjar, co-chairs of AMCD, argued that the 1955 law was being overextended beyond its original intent.
Middle East
Iran's Baloch minority want Israeli strikes to continue until regime falls, activist tells 'Post'
Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz
Turkey to submit mandate to parliament allowing military personnel to be deployed to Saudi Arabia
Iran strikes Iranian opposition group Kurdistan Freedom Party in latest attack - analysis
This comes after Iran has targeted the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI), Komala, and Khabat groups in recent weeks, and is also pressing Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups.
Trump's push for Israel-Saudi relations faces obstacles amid elections, Houthi attacks - analysis
As Houthi attacks pressure Riyadh, Israel and US elections complicate Washington’s normalization ambitions, while Saudi public opinion and demands for Palestinian statehood remain obstacles.
Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad
Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.
Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms - report
The military had prepared for a multi-day operation to take place on the weekend of October 10 that would have targeted civilian infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and regime targets.
Netanyahu says Iran, proxies plotting election interference, Turkey prepares support for Saudis
Iran's Baloch minority calls for continued Israeli strikes • Iran says Saudi Arabia silent on Houthi mediation offer • IDF kills Hamas Nukhba terrorist who helped plan deadly attack on Israeli tank
Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
Iran says Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis have not responded to its offer to broker peace talks, as Tehran warns that Egyptian intervention could further escalate the conflict.
Veteran UNRWA teacher exposes alleged Hamas radicalization, hatred of Jews in Gaza schools
A UNRWA teacher of 15 years alleged that Gaza schools taught hatred of Jews and glorified Hamas. After speaking out, she was threatened: “If you don't stop arguing, we will cut out your tongue.”
Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan's army chief
Munir's first meeting on Tuesday was with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
IDF releases footage of Hezbollah moving weapons, accuses Lebanese army of lying about enforcement
IDF provides footage showing Hezbollah moving weapons which Lebanese army was supposed to seize; Air force later followed, destroyed assets, but Lebanese army accused of lying
Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of missing persons
The cases offer a possible path towards answers for families across Syria, where tens of thousands of people remain missing after decades of repression under Assad family rule and civil war.
