What scares Khamenei most: Iranians and Israelis as allies - opinion
Israeli and Iranian officials met and discussed mutual hopes for peacemaking and collaboration should Tehran experience a regime change.
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Syrian Israeli meeting in London discusses de-escalation within framework of 1974 agreement
Why did Hamas trot out Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to show he’s alive? - analysis
UAE could downgrade diplomatic ties if Israel annexes West Bank, sources say
Israeli-Syrian security pact expected to be signed by end of year - report
"There is progress in the talks with Israel" and “by the end of the year,” the two countries are expected to sign several agreements, the official said.
Egypt's Sisi refers to Israel as 'enemy' for first time since before 1977 Sadat visit to Jerusalem
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi labeled Israel an “enemy” at the Arab-Islamic summit, saying its actions threaten Egypt’s security and future peace deals, including by causing Gazans to flee.
State Dept. designates four Iran-backed Iraqi militias as Foreign Terrorist Orgs.
The State Department designated Hakarat al-Nujaba, Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Hakarat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kataib al-Imam Ali, all part of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces.
Damascus seeks stronger US, Turkey ties as key Sweida deal takes shape - analysis
Syria deepens ties with the US and Turkey ahead of the UNGA, seeking sanctions relief and talks.
US diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say
One of the people who spoke to Reuters, said "a handful" of staff at the SRP were told their tours were ending as part of a reorganization of the team.
Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is due to meet US lawmakers in Washington to discuss lifting sanctions and advancing a security deal with Israel, Senator Lindsey Graham was cited as saying.
Syria's Sharaa says talks with Israel could yield results 'in coming days'
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said talks with Israel on a security pact may conclude within days, stressing respect for Syria’s airspace and UN monitoring.
Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defense pact
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a sweeping mutual defense pact, pledging joint response to aggression as Gulf states rethink security ties after Israel’s strike on Qatar.
UK to reportedly recognize a Palestinian state as early as this weekend
It is estimated that this will occur after Trump's visit to the UK is completed.
Qatar says it is pursuing legal action against Israel at ICC
Qatari State Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi announced in a post on X on Wednesday that Qatar was pursuing legal avenues to "respond to the Israeli aggression against the State of Qat
