Middle East
Syria’s Dubai consul resigns, slams Sweida ‘genocide campaign,' supports Druze
Ziad Zahreddine quit his post in Dubai, condemning what he called a “genocide campaign” in Sweida and voicing support for Druze self-rule amid mounting tensions with Damascus.
IDF kills Radwan force terrorist Issa Ahmad Karbala as Hezbollah seeks reestablishment
PM Benjamin Netanyahu stresses Israel not a US protectorate, JD Vance responds: 'We don't want one'
Why Tehran can't fight today’s battles with 20th-century myths - analysis
Jerusalem Oud Festival returns, strings attached
'Ehud Banai agreed to ask Shalom Hanoch, who is among the best Israeli blues players. Shalom agreed, and so we have these two talented musicians for our improvised opening of the festival.'
'Hezbollah rebuilding faster than Lebanese Army dismantling,' Western intel. officials tell 'Post'
Western officials warn Hezbollah’s rapid rearmament could trigger Israeli action if Lebanon fails to act.
Middle East allies ready to 'straighten out Hamas' in Gaza, Trump warns
Some of the countries expected to lead the Gaza peace force are skittish about the prospect of going to combat with Hamas, NYT reported.
Hamas's two faces: Pledging peace to mediators publicly as it cements its power in Gaza - analysis
“We have a strong will to fully implement the ceasefire agreement,” Hayya said, furthering Hamas's message that makes it seem it is committed to US President Donald Trump’s deal.
Hezbollah's resistance has recovered, can face Israel at any time, senior official declares
A Lebanese politician said that "the resistance in Lebanon has regained its strength, remains present and active, and can confront the enemy at any moment if it launches a ground attack."
Netanyahu, Egypt's intel chief meet in Israel to discuss Trump's Gaza deal, aid flow
Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, the head of Egypt's General Intelligence Service, arrived in Israel on Tuesday and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.
Iraq launches probe after diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordan hotel
Iraqi diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordanian hotel, now she demands investigation and is receiving tribal support.
'It will take patience,' Israel's envoy to Bahrain Eitan Na’eh says on restoring Gulf's trust
The Israeli ambassador to the Gulf shares insights from his recent posting in Bahrain and past postings from Turkey to the UAE—marking both diplomatic advances and the realities of regional conflict.
Khamenei tells Trump to 'keep dreaming' he destroyed Iran's nuclear capabilities
"The US president proudly says they bombed and destroyed Iran's nuclear industry. Very well, keep dreaming!" Khamenei said on X/Twitter.
Syria sends mixed signals on integration of US-backed SDF into security forces - analysis
Damascus and the SDF both have some mixed messages on the path forward with the SDF, although everyone wants to see progress.
A new Middle East: How to make Trump's vision for the region into reality - analysis
The region that we see today in the Gulf and in terms of more potential ties with Israel is a very different region.
