“We can plunge Lebanon completely into the dark and take apart Hezbollah’s power in days,” former Israeli war cabinet member Benny … More
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Hezbollah’s ‘axis of resistance’ allies waiting in reserve to fight Israel
The most closely watched border in the Middle East lies between Israel and Lebanon, the site of eight months of … More
EU funnels aid to Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveled to Lebanon to announce a multi-year economic aid package worth €1 billion ($1.07 billion) for the country on … More
China Urges US To Play “Constructive Role” In Middle East
China urged the United States to play “a constructive role” in the Middle East on Friday after its top diplomat … More
Russia and Germany urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge
Russia and Germany on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said it was preparing … More
Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria killed 2 generals and 5 other officers, Iran says
An Israeli airstrike that demolished Iran’s consulate in Syria on Monday killed two Iranian generals and five officers, according to … More
Will UNRWA’s cash crisis lead to extremism, instability?
For those who depend on it, the consequences are clear. “God forbid if UNRWA collapses,” says Sanaa Sarhal, referring to the United Nations Relief … More
Won’t Start War But Will Respond To Bullies, Iran Warns Amid US Tensions
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that his country would not start a war but that it would “respond … More
UN General Assembly urged to investigate Yemen atrocities
More than 60 organisations urged the UN General Assembly on Thursday to establish an investigative body to gather and preserve … More
UAE working to de-escalate tensions with Iran, says senior official
Gulf states are closely watching talks between global powers and Iran to revive a 2015 nuclear pact. The United Arab … More
US Targets Iran’s Drone Program With Sanctions
The US Treasury hit Iran’s drone program with sanctions on Friday, boosting pressure on Tehran ahead of the reopening of … More
‘Serious progress’: Iran on talks with Saudi Arabia
Shiite-majority Iran and Sunni kingpin Saudi Arabia, on opposing sides in multiple regional conflicts, have been engaged in talks since … More