US military presence in Damascus: Exactly what Syria, and Israel, needs - analysis
An American force in or near Damascus at a strategic site such as an airport could be just the thing Syria needs at the moment.
Middle East
IDF targets Hezbollah rebuilding effort in Tyre after terror group breaches ceasefire
US to establish military presence in Damascus under Syria-Israel peace plan
Hezbollah says will support Lebanese army, has 'legitimate right to resist' Israel
Trust but verify? No evidence of Hezbollah disarmament, terror group can't be trusted - analysis
Despite the Lebanese Army destroying Hezbollah caches, verification is lacking. Israel remains concerned as the militia rearms. With a US deadline looming, is Lebanon really controlling the weapons?
Hamas uses regional talks to maximize influence in Gaza ceasefire - analysis
Hamas engages Turkey and Egypt to stabilize Gaza, signaling possible arms concessions, while the US pushes a UN-backed ceasefire and crisis plan, with Rafah tunnels a key test for diplomacy.
Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany set to become first Arab head of UNESCO despite criticism
Enany, 54, was elected last month by UNESCO's 58-member Executive Board with 55 votes, beating Edouard Firmin Matoko of Congo-Brazzaville.
US convenes UNSC, submits resolution regarding Gaza force, Israel not informed beforehand, NSC says
The resolution, submitted by the US with the objective of establishing the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, has not yet been discussed in Israel.
Turkey, Hamas team discuss next Gaza plan phases, security sources say
MIT chief Ibrahim Kalin reportedly met a Hamas delegation in Istanbul to discuss steps to ensure the smooth operation of the ceasefire process.
'Kataib Hezbollah used me as a punching bag,' Tsurkov says in first interview since release
Tsurkov was beaten “senseless”, hung from the ceiling, and electrocuted, according to the New York Times.
US Envoy Tom Barrack's 'integration' vision sparks debate on Syria's future - interview
At Bahrain’s Manama Dialogue, US ambassador Tom Barrack urged Gulf leaders to back Syria’s reintegration, saying the war-torn nation’s future depends on “integration, not isolation.”
IAEA says Iran must 'seriously improve' nuclear cooperation to avoid tensions with West
The IAEA has inspected Iran multiple times since June but was denied access to key sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Jordan's Queen Rania compares Israel to Nazi Germany in Munich speech
Queen Rania misquoted Israeli officials, accusing them of spreading hate speech against Palestinians in the wake of Hamas's October 7 massacre.
Will ISF Gaza force be allowed to take action against Hamas or not? - analysis
It is yet undetermined which nations will be involved in the International Security Force, nor what the force's responsibilities will be.
