Lebanon
State vs. militia: Why Lebanon is struggling to meet Hezbollah disarmament deadlines - analysis
Beirut faced a test as the army set a 4-month window to disarm Hezbollah north of the Litani, despite skepticism over the group’s 25,000 rockets.
IDF opens fire on Lebanese military, LAF claims, escalating for UNIFIL review
'Trump won't humiliate himself’: MK Vaturi says US strike on Iran is imminent
US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran
What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis
With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.
'Hezbollah must be disarmed': Trump tells Netanyahu he'll back an attack on Hezbollah - exclusive
Trump and Netanyahu aligned on Hezbollah during their meeting, with the US president signaling support for Israeli action and stressing the need for full disarmament.
Pahlavi addresses Iran, Lebanon seizes weapons - December 31, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Lebanese military boasts it collected weapons from Palestinian camps
The military said the disarmament was carried out in partnership with the Palestinian authorities, and a notable quantity was collected from the Ain al-Hilweh camp.
Grading Trump-Netanyahu meeting on Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and Syria - analysis
Iran was Netanyahu's and Israel's best spot by far from the summit. Trump said almost everything that the Israeli defense establishment would have wanted to hear.
Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi backs protests: Join your fellow citizens in the streets
Reza Pahlavi backed protests spreading across Iran, calling on all segments of society and security forces to join demonstrators as strikes and rallies grow amid a deepening economic crisis.
IDF launches broad probe into Gaza war phases after October 7
A new IDF review will examine multiple Gaza war phases since October 7, including why Hamas regrouped after invasions and how commands performed across the campaign.
Hezbollah chief Qassem denounces Beirut's inaction following alleged kidnapping of Ahmad Shukr
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem accused Lebanon of inaction over the reported kidnapping of former officer Ahmad Shukr and reiterated Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm.
Watching the Gaza border: An IDF observer on warning signs, war, and loss - interview
Captain Yael Segre shares what it means to be the ‘eyes of the county’ and what it means to fight not only for your people, but also for the right to do your duty and be recognized.
Christian communities grow slowly as share of population falls in Middle East, North Africa
Analysts say the pattern is driven by a mix of factors: outward migration, lower birth rates, and increasingly, disaffiliation or conversion.
