Lebanon
Bulgaria arrests Russian shipowner in relation to deadly 2020 Beirut blast
Bulgarian authorities have arrested Igor Grechushkin, the Russian businessman tied to the 2020 Beirut port explosion that killed over 200 people, for possible extradition to Lebanon.
Iran exploits strike on Hamas in Qatar to slam Israel - analysis
Sharaa's strategic move at Doha summit reshapes Syria’s regional alliances - analysis
Israel confirms killing Hezbollah terrorist in airstrike
How the IDF rewired the battlefield for the first AI war - interview
Over the past five years, the IDF has been working to transform itself into a network-enabled combat machine, with AI and Big Data enabling the flow of information across units and commands.
LAF begins new stage of Palestinian disarmament, diverts five trucks of weapons - report
Al-Mayadeen reported that five trucks loaded with weapons for the PLO, including missiles, were transferred to the Lebanese army from Ain al-Hilweh.
Lebanon cabinet grants license to Elon Musk's Starlink
Starlink, the satellite internet firm led by billionaire Elon Musk, will now be able to provide internet services nationwide, which ranks among the countries with the slowest internet speeds.
Syrian government captures Hezbollah cells operating near Israel
The Syrian forces confiscated missile launchers, 19 Grad missiles, anti-tank missiles, individual weapons, and large quantities of various ammunition during the operation
Hezbollah disarmamant the final thread Lebanon is afraid to pull - analysis
Beirut has disarmed several Palestinian factions after an agreement with the Palestinian Authority. However, the state seems not yet willing to confront Hezbollah.
Pentagon approves security assistance package for Lebanon worth $14.2 million
The Pentagon approved a package that will aid the Lebanese Armed Forces's disarmament of Hezbollah
Lebanon’s push to disarm Hezbollah meets political resistance, growing uncertainty - analysis
Lebanon’s plan to disarm Hezbollah hit political resistance as ministers walked out of a cabinet session, raising doubts over the army’s phased arms collection effort.
Trump sends Hamas 'last warning', says will see deal reached soon, Herzog calls for Oct. 7 inquiry
IDF intercepts one of two Gaza rockets • Witkoff sends principles for ending war • Houthi drone hits Eilat airport after IDF error
Lebanese-Iranian religious leader potentially found in Libyan morgue 50 years after disappearance
Despite Lebanese officials claiming that DNA, which could have confirmed the identity of the body, was lost, a Bradford University professor may have proved the identity with only a photo.
Lebanon cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, no timeline given
Hezbollah has recently dismissed calls to disarm as Lebanese and US groups push for a deal.
The long arc of Israeli protests: A nation’s conscience or Achilles’ heel? - analysis
Protests have long been a defining feature of Israel’s democracy – they give voice to anguish, mobilize citizens, and hold leaders to account. But they are not inherently virtuous.