Militia
Haibat al-Halbousi elected Iraq’s parliament speaker as new legislature convenes
Iraq continues to face challenges as it navigates between the Iranian influence on the country and a push by the US and others to roll back Iranian-backed militias.
Baghdad’s showdown with Iranian-backed militias could reshape Iraq’s future - analysis
Abu Shabab's death sparks wave of anti-Hamas militia recruitment
ICC sentences Darfur Janjaweed militia leader to 20 years
Abu Shabab militia chief shot in Gaza gunfight, dies in Israeli hospital
Yasser Abu Shabab, head of a Gazan militia that had reportedly been collaborating with Israel, was rushed to an Israeli hospital after being shot in an internal clan scuffle.
New Gaza militia declares war on Hamas: 'Your dirty shoes are more honorable' - report
'Whoever says ‘no’ to Hamas is a hero. It’s those traitors that need to be dealt with,” Nasira said.
‘We are the alternative’: Anti-Hamas Gaza militia tells BBC group is receiving international support
A Palestinian man described crossing the Yellow Line at night to avoid Hamas detection and feelings of security in the Israel-controlled territory.
Iraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says
Prime Minister Sudani's bloc wins Iraq's election, but forming a new government may take months due to challenges in building a majority and balancing US-Iran influence.
Syrian security forces arrested over participation in July's Sweida violence, cm'tee confirms
Syria committee into the investigation of July's violence issued a statement on Sunday, which also found there is no proof that "foreign fighters" participated in the Druze-Bedouin clashes.
US must keep Iraq central as Iran rebuilds its Ring of Fire - opinion
If Iran and its proxies are quiet, it is strategic, not surrender.
Gaza militia leader says his group is one of four backed by Israel to take down Hamas - Sky News
Hossam al-Astal claimed that four militia groups fighting against Hamas were working as part of a coordinated effort on Project New Gaza.
Hamas influencer Saleh Aljafarawi, known as 'Mr. FAFO', killed in Gaza
According to Gazan reports, Aljafarawi — one of the most prominent pro-Hamas voices online in the Gaza Strip — was found shot in the head.
Anti-Hamas Abu Shabab militia: 'We will keep defending position in Rafah' amid ceasefire - report
The Abu Shabab militia told Ynet that they welcomed the ceasefire agreement, but have no intention of leaving their positions in Rafah, and will continue to "defend their lands."
ISIS terrorists kill five, wound one US-backed SDF soldiers in northeast Syria
ISIS terrorists targeted Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers in northeast Syria, killing five and wounding one. The SDF claims they thwarted the attack and vowed to avenge the "martyrs."
Disarming Hezbollah: The five-phase Lebanese plan is actually happening - opinion
The Lebanese military drew up a five-phase disarmament plan that is being implemented.
