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U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, is scheduled to arrive in Lebanon later this week, according to several media outlets. This visit may mark her final diplomatic mission to the country before transitioning to another role within the U.S. administration. Reports suggest that Ortagus’ reassignment is not directly related to her handling of Lebanese affairs, but …

Phased Disarmament Plan for Hezbollah Could Be Proposed in Anticipated Talks with Lebanese Presidency A structured approach to disarming Hezbollah may emerge as part of future discussions between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the organization’s leadership, according to a report published on Monday. The proposed framework reportedly outlines a phased, geographically based strategy that would dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure region …

Lebanese security authorities have detained Mahmoud Ayoub, a suspected member of Hezbollah, on accusations of cooperating with Israeli intelligence agencies. The arrest took place in the southern town of Harouf, located in the Nabatieh district, according to information reported by Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath channel on Monday. Ayoub is identified as serving in a senior administrative position at a regional medical facility. …

On Sunday, June 1, Ukraine launched a coordinated aerial operation aimed at crippling Russian long-range aviation capabilities, striking multiple air bases across Russia in one of the war’s most extensive drone campaigns to date. The operation, known as Operation Spider’s Web, was carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and comes just ahead of ceasefire discussions scheduled in Istanbul for …

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is set to make a landmark visit to the occupied West Bank on Sunday, marking the first official trip to the Palestinian territory by a Saudi foreign minister since its occupation by Israel in 1967. According to diplomatic sources, Prince Faisal will lead a delegation to Ramallah, reflecting an increased push from Riyadh …

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Lebanon on Monday, according to a statement issued by Iran’s foreign ministry. The visit marks a high-level diplomatic engagement at a time when internal Lebanese debates and international negotiations involving Iran are drawing increased attention. The timing of Araghchi’s visit is notable as it aligns with intensifying political discourse within …

At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 others were injured on Sunday when Israeli fire struck near an aid distribution center in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The attack took place close to a U.S.-supported aid hub, which had been operating to provide humanitarian assistance to displaced civilians in the …

An Israeli airstrike targeted western Syria late Friday, marking the first such operation in nearly a month. The strike focused on areas near the village of Zama in the Jableh countryside, south of Latakia, resulting in the reported death of one civilian. This action occurred amidst ongoing indirect talks between Israel and Syria aimed at reducing tensions. The Israeli military …