Middle East
Druze leaders in Syria call on Druze militias to cooperate, surrender weapons to gov't - report
On Tuesday, the forces of the Syrian government announced a curfew in Sweida, "Until further notice," two days after almost 100 people had died due to sectarian violence, al-Arabiya reported.
UK offers Lebanon plan to build surveillance towers along Israeli border - report
Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza
Two drones fell in Khurmala oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan, counterterrorism service says
Iran Red Crescent Society head accuses Israel of deliberately targeting rescue workers - report
INRA, the official news agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, quoted Kolivand as saying that the attacks on the workers were "fully intentional and not random."
Iranian lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz still under review, no decision yet to close it
The possibility of Iran closing the waterway, through which about a fifth of global oil and gas shipments pass, was speculated upon during the 12-day air war between Israel and Iran last month.
What role is Israel playing in the clashes between Druze and Bedouins in Syria? - analysis
Israel has demanded southern Syria be demilitarized. This has had the result of creating a vacuum in southern Syria. The government claims that it wants to protect civilians and restore order.
Republicans Overseas Israel urge US action to protect Druze in southern Syria amid escalation
"Druze community leaders presented us with alarming reports about terrorist forces linked to Jabhat al-Nusra threatening innocent Druze populations," stated Chairman Attorney Marc Zell.
Blast caused by gas leak injures seven in Iranian city of Qom
The director of Qom's fire department said four residential units were damaged in the blast.
Attacks on Syrian forces to quell sectarian clashes leave 18 dead, Israel strikes to protect Druze
The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said.
Strained allies: Egypt and Israel’s struggle to end the Gaza war
Despite decades of peace, mistrust deepens between Cairo and Jerusalem.
Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways
Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, a 66-year-old resident of Santa Monica, California, and Tehran, Iran, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly bypassing Iranian sanctions.
Military action following lack of hostage deal: Netanyahu’s path forward in Gaza - analysis
Whether by design or necessity, the breakdown in diplomacy was quickly followed by a sharp escalation on the ground.
Houthis now becoming more emboldened after sinking two ships in Red Sea - analysis
The fact that so many countries in the region did not assist the ships quickly in order to deter the Houthis shows that it is not a priority.
