Iraqi-based Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah offers to ‘buy’ weapons from other militias
Kataib Hezbollah is sanctioned by the US as a terrorist group and is behind numerous killings and kidnappings; now it wants even more weapons.
Middle East
Return to Beaufort: Israel’s symbolic conquest of a Lebanese Crusader fortress - analysis
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' while defending ceasefire talks - report
Trump requests amendments to enriched uranium clause in US-Iran ceasefire deal draft - report
IDF advances past Litani River, issues evacuation order for all residents of southern Lebanon
One soldier killed, four wounded in southern Lebanon • IDF destroys Hezbollah-maned artillery headquarters • Iran claims to shoot down US MQ-1 drone over water
Voices from the Arab press: Communication is not a prerogative
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Are Iranian-backed militias in Iraq really ready to hand over weapons? - analysis
A Kataib Hezbollah spokesperson said he “praised what he described as a decision by ‘[armed] brothers not involved in the Islamic Resistance [of Iraq]’ to end their armed activities."
Ousted Turkish opposition leader draws massive anti-Erdogan crowd in Ankara
After addressing supporters - estimated in the tens of thousands - Ozel led a march through the capital following last week's ruling that removed him as leader of the main opposition CHP.
Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war - report
NBC report suggests Chinese-made missile may have downed US fighter jet while Beijing-linked systems allegedly supported Iranian air defenses and targeting capabilities.
New Syrian chemical weapons find could help prosecute perpetrators of war crimes, experts say
Syrian Authorities have detained 18 individuals suspected of involvement in operating and managing the Assad regime’s chemical weapons program.
US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal reached, Pentagon chief says
President Trump said on Friday he would meet in a secure White House room to make a "final determination" on a proposal to end the Iran war.
After several Hezbollah barrages, IDF warns of intensified fire against northern Israel
WATCH: IDF destroys Hezbollah manned artillery headquarters • Egypt invites Hamas delegation to discuss ceasefire • People run for shelter as Hezbollah rocket barrage hits water near Nahariya beach
UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war - report
One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.
WATCH: Hezbollah rockets strike church in southern Lebanon, IDF footage shows
The IDF emphasized that none of its soldiers were operating in the area when the attack occured.
