Syria seizes anti-aircraft missiles near Iraqi border: What to know The Syrian government is stepping up efforts to combat arms smuggling, including in relation to Hezbollah, Kurdish-led forces and ISIS. Syria
Analysis Trump has upper hand over Netanyahu, but is it enough for Gaza? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been stalling on the implementation of the second phase of President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, but at the end of the day, Trump has much more leverage over Netanyahu. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
US bombs ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for Palmyra insider attack The Islamic State has not claimed direct credit for the ambush by a member of Syria's domestic security forces that killed three American personnel in Palmyra last week. Syria
Second Lebanon-Israel meeting agrees to strengthen Lebanese army: What to know The second round of civilian-led talks between Israel and Lebanon focused on the economic track while also addressing the removal of Hezbollah's weapons. Lebanon
Analysis How Netanyahu ceded to Trump, agreed to Egypt's $35B gas deal By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israeli troops kill 3 Palestinians in raid connected to April attack One month after the killing of an Israeli woman and her two daughters, Israeli troops have killed three Palestinian men suspected of carrying out and assisting the attack in Nablus. Israel
Explosion in Beirut suburb as Iran FM tours Lebanon's border with Israel The explosion occurred at an apartment belonging to a man previously arrested for manufacturing explosive devices and working with foreign agents. Lebanon
Second US warship arrives off Port Sudan as pressure builds to evacuate citizens Despite similar efforts undertaken by allies, the Biden administration has yet to order the US military to help evacuate American civilians seeking to flee Sudan. Sudan
US says Sudan diplomacy ‘degraded’ but continues after pullout With the US Embassy in Khartoum indefinitely closed, the Biden administration is exploring whether to base US diplomats out of Port Sudan. Sudan
Israel shells Hezbollah targets in Syria in latest escalation The shelling targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Syria, local outlets reported, but the Syrian government notably has not commented. Israel
Analysis France alarmed over Wagner’s role in Sudan as Russia expands in Africa Following instances of instability in Mali and Burkina Faso that saw Russia's influence rise in Africa, France is closely working with Egypt to reach a cease-fire and avoid similar scenario in Sudan. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Meet Sudan's web of warlords, foreign backers and their tangled alignments A look at the various players in the fighting that has exploded in Sudan paints a much richer picture than what some call a proxy war. Sudan
Captured Egypt soldiers return from Sudan as fighting rages The Egyptian troops were captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces battling the Sudanese army. Egypt
Second Sudan cease-fire goes into effect with nearly 300 killed The international community has been calling on the military and rival forces to stop the fighting as the death toll rises. Sudan
UK sanctions Lebanon art dealer accused of financing Hezbollah Already sanctioned by the United States back in 2019, Lebanese art dealer Nazem Said Ahmad was sanctioned by the British government on Tuesday. Iran
Sudan death toll nears 100 as civilians flee, power struggle continues Several countries have called for restraint after rival forces engaged in bloody clashes in Sudan. The Horn of Africa
Iraqi militias escalate rhetoric against US, threatening more attacks After a period of calm following the formation of the new government, angry rhetoric has been rising against the US embassy's social outreach to Iraqi groups and tribes. Iraq
