Middle East
Unit 121—Hezbollah’s internal assassination and surveillance arm—abducted the 70-year-old politician on Aug. 1, 2023, according to the Israeli military.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused Iran of “terrorizing naval routes.”
The U.S. president told Mohammed bin Salman he wants progress on a deal ahead of the crown prince’s visit to the White House.
Israel could soon find itself squared off against the Turkish military, in the south and to the north.
Austrian prosecutors charged Khaled al-Halabi with torture in Raqqa and alleged that he acted as a Mossad double agent before fleeing to Europe.
At the close of 2025, Iran stands at a crossroads—facing drought both literal and metaphorical. The country’s physical desiccation mirrors its ideological stagnation.
Ambassador Tom Barrack said Damascus’ new cooperation with the U.S. may redefine ties with Israel and strengthen regional security following the Hamas ceasefire.
The Syrian president said in a newspaper interview that Jerusalem must return to its pre-Dec. 8, 2024, positions for an agreement to be finalized.
Hezbollah’s deputy leader said the ceasefire covers only Southern Lebanon and insists the Iranian-backed terrorist group will not disarm.
The former U.K. Labour leader said his new party opposes Zionism and stands in solidarity with Palestinians amid Gaza genocide claims.
“The UAE does not yet see a clear framework for the stability force,” said Emirati presidential adviser Anwar Gargash.
Israel is preparing for the possibility of another round of fighting with the Iranian-backed terrorist organization.
