Saudi, French, US officials push Hezbollah disarmament

Senate passing bill lifting Caesar sanctions on Syria, Israel's Netanyahu approves $35B gas deal with Egypt, and more.

Rosaleen Carroll
Rosaleen Carroll
Dec 18, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, to review the army's operations in the southern Litani sector, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025. REUTERS/Aziz Taher/File Photo

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Rosaleen Carroll, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:  

  • Saudi, French and American officials push to finalize Hezbollah disarmament plan
  • Senate passes bill lifting Caesar sanctions on Syria
  • Israel's Netanyahu approves $35 billion gas deal with Egypt
  • Oman, India sign comprehensive partnership agreement
  • Marco Rubio meets with Qatari prime minister in Washington

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