Tag Archives: Middle East

Efforts to establish a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have intensified following a U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Donald Trump. While Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day truce, Hamas has expressed openness to negotiations but insists that any agreement must result in a complete end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ceasefire Proposal and Divergent Positions …

Lebanese political leaders convened at Baabda Palace on Monday to deliberate on a U.S. proposal concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon. The meeting, the second of its kind within days, included representatives of President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Discussions centered on a document delivered by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, which …

Amid ongoing regional instability, Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, delivered a strongly worded speech during Ashoura commemorations, broadcast overnight. His address underscored escalating frustration with the current state of affairs along the Israeli-Lebanese border and signaled that continued restraint from the group should not be taken for granted. In his remarks, Qassem accused Israel of perpetuating what he called …

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Iran conducted a state funeral in Tehran for approximately 60 individuals, including high-ranking military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, who were killed during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel. The ceremony commenced at 8:00 a.m. local time, with government offices and many businesses closed to observe the occasion. Thousands of mourners gathered in central Tehran, …

Syrian authorities have reported a major drug bust involving the seizure of approximately three million captagon pills along with 50 kilograms of hashish. The operation took place near the border with Lebanon following a security operation against a suspected trafficking group. According to the Syrian interior ministry, security forces detected suspicious activity involving individuals crossing from Lebanon into Syrian territory …

During a recent press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed renewed support for Lebanon, highlighting the country’s resilience and potential. Responding to a question from a Lebanese journalist, the president emphasized the administration’s intention to assist Lebanon during a period of economic and political strain. Trump described Lebanon as a nation with considerable potential, noting the intelligence and capacity of …

On Friday, a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon led to the death of one civilian woman and injuries to eleven others, despite an existing ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The attacks, focused on areas in and around Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the Iqlim al-Tuffah heights, marked one of the most intense escalations since the truce came into effect in late …

European Union leaders are convening in Brussels on Thursday for a high-stakes summit focused on sanctions against Russia, managing transatlantic trade tensions, and addressing escalating instability in the Middle East. The meeting gathers all 27 heads of state and government from the EU’s member countries and comes directly after a NATO summit where increased defense commitments were agreed upon. Post-NATO …