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.
Middle East
‘More should be done’: UN pushes Syrian regime on justice for Druze, Alawites and minority groups
Syrian regime thwarted Hezbollah weapons smuggling attempts, CENTCOM announces
Voices from the Arab press: Trump's Muslim Brotherhood designation
Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
State media reported a massive launch of Qadr 110, Qadr 380 and Qadr 360 cruise missiles and 303 ballistic missiles at targets in the Gulf of Oman.
Hamas officials create new security guidelines amid fear of Israeli assassination attempt - report
Concern grew after the killing of senior Hezbollah official Haytham Ali Tabatabai in late November, Hamas officials told the Saudi news site.
Ceasefire talks aim primarily at halting Israel's hostilities, Lebanon says
He also told a visiting UN Security Council delegation that Lebanon welcomes any country willing to keep forces in the south to support the army after UNIFIL withdraws.
April-May’s F-18 jet losses exacerbated by combat conditions, lacking communication, US Navy finds
Four incidents affected the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group during their deployment against Houthi terrorists, including losing two F-18s and crashing into a merchant vessel.
British maritime receives report of incident 15 nautical miles west of Yemen
"A vessel reports sighting small craft at a range of 1-2 cables, and they are under fire," UKMTO said.
Trump to announce transition to Phase II of Gaza deal, 'Board of Peace' by Christmas - Axios
The report cited two US officials and a Western source familiar with the details.
Israeli Druze doctor builds secret medical lifeline for besieged Sweida - exclusive
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: The Israeli Druze physician who organized the smuggling of medical supplies from Damascus to Sweida amid a massacre.
Yasser Abu Shabab's killing raises questions about Israel's militia strategy in Gaza - explainer
The Abu Shabab militia is a result of a short-sighted Israeli policy that doesn’t seem to want to see a legitimate and stable Gaza governance emerge.
Hostages as leverage: Iran's secret demand aimed at crippling Israel's agriculture - exclusive
If Thailand complied, it would deliver a painful blow to Israel’s agricultural sector at the very moment it was struggling to recover from the shock of the attack.
Iranian cyberattack group behind phishing campaign targeting Israeli organizations
The Israel National Cyber Directorate attributed the recent attacks to the group MuddyWater, which operates under the authority of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security
