Syria’s parliament opens with quiet break from Assad era
Lawmakers sought to establish a legislature focused on oversight, representation, and institutional independence rather than displays of loyalty.
Middle East
Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed
Iran strikes tankers in Strait of Hormuz following US attacks, sirens sound in Bahrain
Oil prices surge more than 3% as US-Iran strikes fuel Hormuz fear
UN official accuses Hamas of obstructing aid distribution in Gaza
The allegations came after armed men entered a food distribution point in northern Gaza and assaulted two truck drivers in a UN World Food Programme warehouse.
Why the Houthis and Saudi Arabia may come to blows - analysis
The last several years have seen a de-escalation between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia. However, the Houthis appear intent on returning to the conflict.
CENTCOM begins strikes on Iran after Trump says US military will 'hit Iran hard tonight'
The President also said that he "was not interested in answering" a question about whether Israel will intervene in the strikes tonight.
Renewed US blockade on Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz closer pushes region closer to open war
Initially, the US undertook limited targeted counterstrikes at Iranian assets around Hormuz to convince Iran to back down.
Hamas's Yahya Sinwar welcomed apocalyptic nuclear war if it meant destroying Israel - analysis
"[Israel] may even use a nuclear bomb. But first it will be surprised by the attack and descend into chaos," Yahya Sinwar wrote in a leaked letter.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile attack launched in retaliation for earlier strikes on Sana'a
There have been no reports of casualties or damage from the apparent missile strikes.
UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure - report
According to a report by FT, the new port would be built in the city of Fujairah, which already has a harbor but lacks the necessary infrastructure to serve as a major export hub.
Why is the Mossad-Ahmadinejad meeting's dirty laundry being aired now? - Analysis
Information, including from The Jerusalem Post's own Western sources, indicates that Mossad sought to replace Ali Khamenei with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure - analysis
The question now is whether or not Lebanon can step up and control its own territory. Dragging their feet didn't help them; it ruined their lives.
European Commission launches $1 billion aid plan for Gaza recovery
"Our objective is clear: to help build hope, resilience and a better future for the Palestinian people," said Dubravka Suica, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean.
