Israel has built a growing network of outposts and fortifications in Syria and Lebanon, deepening concerns about a protracted ...

But backing Israel is expensive and Mr Trump hates spending lavishly to defend America’s allies. On top of $18bn in military ...

Gen. and strategic expert Naji Malaeb said that “the clashes on the eastern Lebanese-Syrian border initially stemmed from an isolated incident but escalated due to regional conditions.” ...

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening as Israeli authorities restrict access to water by cutting electricity and blocking fuel supplies, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF).

Power in the Middle East shifted in 2025, with Sunni groups gaining influence while Shiite factions linked to Iran weakened. Political turmoil, economic struggles, and escalating conflicts—especially ...

I’ve been covering the Middle East for 30 years, as you know, and I have never seen things so tense with the potential for a wider war breaking out between Israel and Iran, which could draw the ...

In a statement, Morgan Ortagus, President Trump’s deputy Middle East envoy, said that the United States was bringing Israel and Lebanon together to discuss the demarcation of the border.

According to a bill pending approval in parliament, the airport would be built in the town of Nevatim, about 65 kilometers (40 miles) - less than an hour's drive from the Gaza border and adjacent ...

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