War in the Middle East

Sami Abi el-Mona Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Mobilization in Sweida
Sami Abi el-Mona Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Mobilization in Sweida

Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Sami Abi al-Mona called on Thursday for urgent humanitarian action to support the people of Sweida, who have been deeply affected by recent violent clashes. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Abi al-Mona described a dire situation in the Syrian governorate, pointing to significant civilian casualties and ...

Hamas Replies to Israeli Truce Offer Amid Ongoing Mediation in Doha
Hamas Replies to Israeli Truce Offer Amid Ongoing Mediation in Doha

Hamas said on Thursday that it had responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, as pressure mounted for a breakthrough to end almost two years of devastating conflict that has triggered a humanitarian crisis for civilians. Mediators have been shuttling between Israeli and Hamas negotiators in the Qatari capital Doha for ...

Geagea and Joumblatt Deliberate Syria, Ceasefire and Electoral Reform
Geagea and Joumblatt Deliberate Syria, Ceasefire and Electoral Reform

Samir Geagea and Walid Joumblatt met for a candid discussion on Wednesday, united by a mutual commitment to Lebanon’s future. The discussion opened with an assessment of developments in neighboring Syria. Both leaders concurred that events in Damascus carry significant implications for Lebanon, and they affirmed that preserving the ...

Macron to Host PM Salam Thursday During First France Visit
Macron to Host PM Salam Thursday During First France Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet on Thursday at the Élysée Palace with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, who is making his first official visit to France. The two leaders will discuss security issues in Lebanon and the “major regional challenges,” according to an official statement published by the Élysée on Tuesday. “The ...

Over 100 NGOs Urge Ceasefire as Gaza Faces Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
Over 100 NGOs Urge Ceasefire as Gaza Faces Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

More than 100 aid organizations and human rights groups warned on Wednesday that "mass starvation" was spreading in Gaza, as the United States said its top envoy was heading to Europe for talks on a possible ceasefire and aid corridor. Israel is facing mounting international pressure over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, where ...

Barrack Calls for Clarity on Weapons, Warns of Escalation
Barrack Calls for Clarity on Weapons, Warns of Escalation

United States envoy Tom Barrack called on the Lebanese government on Tuesday to make a clear decision on how to implement disarmament, warning that time is running out to avoid military escalation. In an interview with Al Jadeed TV, Barrack said, “President Donald Trump wants to help Lebanon in these difficult times,” noting that “there is ...

Civil Servants Extend Strike Amid Government Inaction
Civil Servants Extend Strike Amid Government Inaction

The League of Civil Servants announced on Tuesday evening the continuation of its strike on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, denouncing the government’s inaction in response to its demands, even those that “do not incur any cost to the state.” In its statement, the league criticized what it described as the government’s ...

Israeli Far Right Discusses Gaza 'Riviera' Plans
Israeli Far Right Discusses Gaza 'Riviera' Plans

Some Israeli far-right leaders held a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss redeveloping the Gaza Strip into a tourist-friendly "riviera", as Palestinians face a worsening humanitarian crisis in the devastated territory. The meeting, titled "The Riviera in Gaza: From Vision to Reality", was held in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, under the ...

Israeli Drone Strikes Car in Tebnine, Forces Advance Near Aitaroun
Israeli Drone Strikes Car in Tebnine, Forces Advance Near Aitaroun

An Israeli drone launched two missiles on Tuesday at a vehicle in the Ain al-Mazrab area of Tebnine, South Lebanon, causing destruction. Later that night, an Israeli force, supported by three military vehicles including a bulldozer, advanced from a newly built position on Jabal al-Batt near the outskirts of Aitaroun. The force began excavation ...

Western Nations Call for Immediate End to Gaza War as Israel Expands Offensive
Western Nations Call for Immediate End to Gaza War as Israel Expands Offensive

More than two dozen Western countries called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza on Monday, saying suffering there had "reached new depths" as Israel's military expanded its operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah. After more than 21 months of fighting that have triggered catastrophic humanitarian conditions for ...

Tom Barrack Says US Supports Lebanon Without Any Demands
Tom Barrack Says US Supports Lebanon Without Any Demands

In an exclusive interview with Tele Liban, US envoy Tom Barrack stressed that the United States has made “no demands” on Lebanon and is only offering assistance at the country’s request. “We came to help, not to dictate,” Barrack said, clarifying that Washington’s role is to support Lebanon in resolving internal and regional tensions, ...