Lebanon
Tehran activates air defenses amid US strikes as Iran rejects Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal
US will use Iranian money to repair damages to ships, cargo, says Trump • Iran targets Kuwait's Al-Salem airbase • Fifty-five killed, 629 injured in US strikes on Iran, says Iran Health Ministry
Iran avoiding strikes on Israel over fear of Hezbollah's collapse, former intelligence officer says
Israel, Lebanon delegations to meet in Rome on August 4 for new negotiations round, official says
Hezbollah, Amal base barred from Beirut airport security zones amid anti-Shi'ite bias claims
Reporter's Notebook: Northern Israel slowly returns to life amid ceasefire with Hezbollah
Tourism in northern Israel is on the mend as the ceasefire with Hezbollah continues.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz
In a dangerous region, Israel remains America’s most reliable return - opinion
In a volatile region, one partner delivers unmatched returns. Israel’s 400% ROI makes a deeper US–Israel alliance imperative.
Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial
“We did not ask anyone’s permission to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon,” Israel Katz said, adding that Israeli forces would remain until Hezbollah is disarmed.
US imposes new Tehran-tied sanctions as Qatari mediators visit Iran to deescalate regional tensions
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • US, Iran technical teams to reportedly meet in Pakistan on Saturday • Saudi crown prince speaks to Trump on issues involving Iran, Hormuz
As US-Iran peace prospects crumble, return to heavy fighting up to Trump, CENTCOM, Huckabee says
“I wouldn’t be overconfident if I were the Iranians that they will be able to make this work well for them,” Huckabee said.
Lebanon pilot zone to launch in coming days, US official says
Further zones are being mapped out and planned, the US official added, as Israel begins implementing its commitment to an initial withdrawal from Lebanon pending the removal of terror threats.
Trump floats Syrian re-entry into Lebanon, reviving decades of trauma
US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Damascus return to confront Hezbollah has reopened old wounds, exposing deep fears that one foreign occupier could simply replace another
Lebanon grants bail to famed singer, militant after decade-long fugitive run
Fadel Shaker surrendered to authorities last October after spending 12 years evading arrest, hiding in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh.
'We do not need permission': Katz rejects Trump's claim that Israel will withdraw from Lebanon
"We did not ask anyone's permission to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon," Katz stated.
