Lebanon
Qatari company to acquire major stakes in Syrian banks, sources say
The move, which follows the lifting of US sanctions on Syria late last year, comes as the country's central bank tries to recapitalise a banking sector severely impaired by 14 years of war.
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations
'Israel has the right to continue its attacks,' Lebanese Foreign Minister announces
IDF launches medical revolution with AI-PTSD treatment, whole blood drone delivery
Hezbollah warns Lebanese gov't against pushing disarmament, threatens 'chaos, civil war'
Hezbollah insists that the deal only applies to the southernmost region of Lebanon that borders Israel and has refused to relinquish its arsenal elsewhere.
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
The move, which Washington formally set in motion last November, will bring sanctions against one of the Arab world's oldest and most influential Islamist movements.
Even without regime change in Iran, Netanyahu and Trump can still reshape Middle East - analysis
Israel and the US might also consider a more modest but still historic opportunity to reduce the capabilities of Iran and Hezbollah, even if it doesn't topple the Islamic Republic regime.
Sharaa regime credited with disrupting Assad-era Captagon empire in major drug bust
The Syrian Interior Ministry claimed to have thwarted an attempt to smuggle nearly 650,000 Captagon pills and other drugs from Lebanon, though no arrests were announced.
Tzrifin base exhibition reveals Hamas and Hezbollah arms, showing structure behind attacks
The IDF’s Tzrifin exhibition offers a rare look at weapons seized from Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, highlighting their organized, state-backed operations.
Lebanon moves forward with disarmament plan, despite ongoing Israeli strikes
Lebanese President Aoun insists on continuing disarmament efforts, despite Israeli airstrikes. The Lebanese army has gained control south of the Litani River, but challenges remain.
After warning civilians of imminent strikes, Israel hits Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon
The Israeli military confirmed strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after Arabic spox. Col Avichay Adraee issued evacuation alerts to nearby civilians.
Iranian unrest could make it harder for regime to fire missiles at Israel, ex-Navy chief says
“It is possible that the current regime falls and is replaced by one led by the Revolutionary Guards,” he said.
'Mercenaries for foreigners': Khamenei accuses Iranian protesters of acting on behalf of Trump
The demonstrations, which began in Tehran last month, have spread to all of Iran's 31 provinces but have yet to reach the scale of the 2022-3 unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
As ceasefires unravel, Israel faces critical decisions on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria fronts - editorial
Israel faces mounting challenges: a stalled ceasefire in Gaza, rising Hezbollah threats in Lebanon, and a critical security opportunity with Syria.
Huckabee: Israel will 'coordinate with US,' but make its own decision on renewed Iran airstrikes
Israel will make its own decision regarding airstrikes on Iran, with coordination between leaders but independent choices based on each nation's interests, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told KAN News.
