Lebanon

PA continuing to pay terrorists in Lebanon, Jordan outside Western monitoring - PMW to 'Post'

Despite the Palestinian Authority's pledge to end the pay-for-slay policy, funding for terrorists abroad continues, including payments to those responsible for deadly attacks like Ahlam Tamimi.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves as he arrives for the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah on November 27, 2025.
, head of the Christian Kataeb party, who announced his resignation during the funeral of Nazar Najarian, a leading member of the party who died as the result of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, talks during his funeral in Beirut, Lebanon August 8, 2020

'Leave Lebanon alone': Lebanese MP slams Hezbollah, Qassem over allegiance to Iran

(Illustrative) Smoke rises from southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, on January 16, 2026.

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists, underground terror infrastructure, in southern Lebanon

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Qatar says it will provide Lebanon with $430 million in financial support


PA supports Hamas disarmament, 'no room for Gaza militias,' Fatah leader tells 'Post' - exclusive

"The issue of disarmament should be discussed and agreed upon by Palestinian factions under the auspices of Arab states, especially Egypt," said the Fatah leader.

Hamas members stand at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

'Seeking to rebuild the state': Lebanon's Salam outlines 2026 agenda with reforms, elections

Salam called on Hezbollah to hand over all weapons to the government, saying, “Contrary to rumors, no one intends to throw them into the sea or hand them over to Israel.”

 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to the press following the formation of the new government at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon. February 8, 2025.

IDF destroys Hamas shaft in northern Gaza with loaded 'ready to fire' rocket aimed at Sderot

The military slammed the terror organization for breaching the ceasefire, noting that loading the launcher is a violation of the US-brokered agreement.

A plume of smoke billows following an Israeli strike in Gaza City on October 29, 2025.

Voices from the Arab press: Education across the Middle East

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

EGYPTIAN PRIME MINISTER Mostafa Kamal Madbouly speaks to the media during a press conference for the Grand Egyptian Museum opening, in Giza, Nov. 1.

Iran on the brink: Could 47 years of oppression finally end? - opinion

All around Iran, citizens rise against tyranny, taking a risk for freedom and a better future.

Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025

How Israel's defense-tech ecosystem reshapes the battlefield - and the Start-Up Nation

TECH AFFAIRS: What was once a pipeline of veterans from elite units like 8200 founding cybersecurity start-ups has evolved into a full-scale defense-tech ecosystem.

DELIVERED TO the IDF late last year, the Iron Beam system marks a historic milestone – the world’s first operational laser defense platform capable of neutralizing rockets, drones, and mortars at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors.

First Ro’em howitzer delivered to IDF's artillery corps

After years of development, the IDF will begin live‑fire testing and crew training for the Ro’em, its most advanced artillery system yet.

Elbit Systems Roem wheeled self-propelled howitzer

Hezbollah given 'final chance' to disarm by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt - report

Disarmament would "spare Lebanon an Israeli strike" that would "deepen the gap" between Hezbollah and the Lebanese people, an Asharq Al-Awsat report noted.

A man holds a weapon next to a poster with an image of late senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, in Lebanon, November 27, 2024

What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis

With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

'Hezbollah must be disarmed': Trump tells Netanyahu he'll back an attack on Hezbollah - exclusive

Trump and Netanyahu aligned on Hezbollah during their meeting, with the US president signaling support for Israeli action and stressing the need for full disarmament.

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.