Fourth round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon begins in Washington This news comes to us from Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. “The… Alina HashmiJune 2, 2026
Lebanese president warns against internal division Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says there’s no alternative to negotiations with Israel… Alina HashmiJune 2, 2026
Israeli defence exports jump nearly 30 percent in 2025 to record $19.2bn Exports from Israel’s defence sector grew nearly 30 percent in 2025 to… Alina HashmiJune 2, 2026
Southern Beirut residents again on the move after Israeli attack threat Israel has kept up relentless attacks on towns in southern Lebanon, a… Alina HashmiJune 2, 2026
Germany’s Merz urges Israel to show restraint in Lebanon German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Israel to exercise restraint in… Alina HashmiJune 2, 2026
Spain condemns ‘resurgence of violence in southern Lebanon’ Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement on Tuesday that… Alina HashmiJune 2, 2026
‘Feeling of respite’ in Beirut after Trump pledges de-escalation Trump’s promise of a mutual de-escalation between Hezbollah and Israel offers “limited… Alina HashmiJune 2, 2026
Japan calls on Iran to show ‘maximum flexibility’ to reach deal with US Iran should demonstrate “maximum flexibility” to seize the opportunity to reach an… Alina HashmiJune 1, 2026
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Iran’s “repeated and malicious” attacks after the… Alina HashmiJune 1, 2026
Netanyahu under pressure to show success in Lebanon The pressure comes from the fact that the US and Iran are… Alina HashmiJune 1, 2026
Iran’s Araghchi reiterates ongoing ceasefire includes Lebanon Iran’s foreign minister has reiterated that the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington… Alina HashmiJune 1, 2026
Israeli attack kills at least one in Gaza’s Bureij camp An Israeli attack in central Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp has killed at… Alina HashmiJune 1, 2026
Israeli army issues forced displacement order for seven villages in southern Lebanon Israel has issued a forced displacement order to residents of seven villages… Alina HashmiJune 1, 2026
GCC chief condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has… Alina HashmiJune 1, 2026
IRGC says 15 ships pass through Hormuz with its permission in 24 hours Iran’s IRGC navy says a total of 15 ships, including four oil… Alina HashmiJune 1, 2026
Hamas confirms Israeli killing of military commander in Gaza Hamas has confirmed the killing of its newly appointed military chief in… Alina HashmiMay 28, 2026
Israeli military claims to target Hezbollah command centres in Lebanon’s Tyre In a statement on Telegram, the Israeli military says it’s carrying out… Alina HashmiMay 28, 2026
If Iran deal reached ‘Trump will have done one thing better than Biden’ Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel programme at Arab Center Washington DC,… Alina HashmiMay 28, 2026
Accident at Iranian petrochemical plant kills 1, injures 2 Iran’s state-owned TV network is reporting an unspecified “incident” at the country’s… Alina HashmiMay 28, 2026
White House calls Iran reporting on peace deal ‘complete fabrication’ Reports by Iranian media on a prospective memorandum of understanding to end… Alina HashmiMay 28, 2026
Third parties opposed to US-Iran deal may try to prevent agreement Foad Izadi, a professor at the University of Tehran, says Iran has… Alina HashmiMay 28, 2026
Hamas confirms Israeli killing of military commander in Gaza Hamas has confirmed the killing of its newly appointed military chief in… Alina HashmiMay 27, 2026
Israeli military claims to target Hezbollah command centres in Lebanon’s Tyre In a statement on Telegram, the Israeli military says it’s carrying out… Alina HashmiMay 27, 2026
If Iran deal reached ‘Trump will have done one thing better than Biden’ Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel programme at Arab Center Washington DC,… Alina HashmiMay 27, 2026
Accident at Iranian petrochemical plant kills 1, injures 2 Iran’s state-owned TV network is reporting an unspecified “incident” at the country’s… Alina HashmiMay 27, 2026
White House calls Iran reporting on peace deal ‘complete fabrication’ Reports by Iranian media on a prospective memorandum of understanding to end… Alina HashmiMay 27, 2026
Third parties opposed to US-Iran deal may try to prevent agreement Foad Izadi, a professor at the University of Tehran, says Iran has… Alina HashmiMay 27, 2026
Dutch parliament backs ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements The Netherlands’ House of Representatives has backed a government measure to ban… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
EU moves towards sanctioning Iran over Strait of Hormuz The European Union has amended its sanctions framework to target those it… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Nine countries urge Israel to end expansion of illegal West Bank settlements Nine countries have condemned Israel’s plans to dramatically expand its illegal settlements… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
