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The conflict in Syria has intensified, with security forces and their allies launching a major crackdown in the coastal region. Recent clashes have led to the deaths of hundreds of Alawite civilians, as the new authorities battle militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad. The situation remains highly volatile as fighting spreads across key strategic areas. Following the …

U.S. President Donald Trump has named Lebanese-American businessman Michel Issa as the next U.S. ambassador to Lebanon. The announcement was made through a post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he praised Issa’s extensive background in finance, banking, and international trade. Highlighting Issa’s leadership and expertise, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to represent the United States effectively in Lebanon. …

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have issued a warning that they will restart their attacks on Israeli-linked vessels unless humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza resume within four days. The group’s leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, made the statement during a televised address, emphasizing that any continued blockade of aid would lead to the resumption of naval operations against Israeli shipping. During …

Lebanon’s recovery and reconstruction needs have been estimated at approximately $11 billion following the intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which ended with a ceasefire in late November. According to assessments covering the period from October 8 to December 20, 2024, the war caused extensive physical destruction and severe economic losses, pushing Lebanon’s already fragile economy further into crisis. The …

A Syrian war monitor has reported that security forces carried out the execution of 52 Alawite men in Latakia province, an area historically known as a stronghold for the Alawite community, to which the Assad family belongs. The executions occurred in the towns of Al-Shir and Al-Mukhtariya, according to a monitoring group that says it verified the information through video …

Hamas has dismissed the latest warning from President Donald Trump and restated its position that the release of the remaining Israeli hostages will only happen as part of a broader agreement that guarantees a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The militant group accused both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to walk away from the ceasefire deal agreed …

An agreement has been finalized to appoint Major General Rudolph Haykal as the new commander of the Lebanese army, according to a senior government source. The remaining security-related appointments are expected to be completed in the coming week, following further discussions within government circles. The source indicated there are no major disputes surrounding these security appointments. The current plan is …

Qatar has rejected accusations made by Israel’s domestic security agency, Shin Bet, which alleged that financial aid from Qatar contributed to the strengthening of Hamas’s military capabilities ahead of the October 7, 2023 attack. Qatar dismissed these claims as false and described them as politically motivated attempts to deflect blame. The statement from Qatar’s International Media Office accused Israeli authorities …