'We want security, not your land': Israeli Amb. to US calls for partnership in address to Lebanese
"Let us pray that next year, 2026, will become the year of Abraham Accords 2.0, and we will all live in peace and harmony,” he said.
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Israel ‘fighting ghosts,’ Syrian president says, accuses Jerusalem of exploiting Oct. 7
Israel often brings its crises to other countries and tries to evade taking responsibility for the "horrifying massacres it committed in Gaza," Sharaa told the crowds.
Lebanese man accused of murdering Syrian wife, torturing her with scalding oil
The alleged killer's sons told police their father would beat and torture the wife in front of them.
Abu Shabab's deputy speaks out after appointment: 'Why would I be afraid of Hamas?'
In an interview with N12 News, Al-Duhaini said that he fights Hamas "in the name of the people and the free individuals.”
Gaza talks at 'critical' moment, Qatari prime minister says
Mediators are working together to force the next phase of ceasefire forward, he said during a panel at the Doha Forum conference in Qatar.
Final US report on Afghanistan reveals $30 billion in funds wasted, stolen, or mismanaged
In its final report, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) documented 1,327 instances of waste, fraud, and abuse from 2002 to 2021.
US approves potential $90.5 million sale of medium tactical vehicles to Lebanon
The principal contractor for the sale is Oshkosh Defense.
Ghassan Al-Duhaini to replace Abu Shabab as Popular Forces leader in Gaza
The deputy for the slain Yasser Abu Shabab, Duhaini was documented walking among the militia’s operatives and boosting their morale after his predecessor's death.
‘More should be done’: UN pushes Syrian regime on justice for Druze, Alawites and minority groups
The UN condemned continued incidents of summary executions, arbitrary killings, abductions, sexual violence, arbitrary detentions, looting and the destruction of homes.
Syrian regime thwarted Hezbollah weapons smuggling attempts, CENTCOM announces
“Congratulations to Syria’s security forces for recently interdicting multiple weapons shipments,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said. “These shipments were intended for Hizbollah."
Voices from the Arab press: Trump's Muslim Brotherhood designation
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
