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Damascus Blames Israel for Overnight Strikes on Syrian Airbase
Multiple airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Syria's Idlib province overnight, with Syrian state TV attributing the attack to Israel and reporting material damage but no casualties.
Israel Escalates Lebanon Strikes, Kills Second Hezbollah Commander
Israeli warplanes struck Nabatieh and killed a second Hezbollah commander on Sunday as the death toll from one day of Israeli attacks in south Lebanon reached 11, despite the US-brokered June ceasefire.
Israeli Drone Strike Wounds Three in Gaza Despite Active Ceasefire
An Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle in Deir al-Balah on Saturday, wounding three Palestinians, in what ceasefire monitors are calling the latest truce violation.
Israeli Airstrike on Ansar Kills Seven in South Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike on a house in the southern Lebanese town of Ansar killed at least seven people and wounded three early Saturday, Lebanese civil defense said — the deadliest strike since the June ceasefire.
Israeli Defense Chiefs Find Rare Consensus on Gaza, Lebanon Strategy
Three years into the Gaza war, top Israeli defense officials across the political spectrum agree security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria must remain for years to come.
IAEA Set to Remove Nuclear Material From Syria in U.S.-Brokered Deal
International inspectors are poised to secure and remove undeclared nuclear material from a Syrian site under a U.S.-brokered agreement designed to prevent a clash between Israel, Syria, and Turkey.
Gaza Strikes Continue as Disarmament Deal Stalls on Sequencing
Israeli strikes killed at least 18 Palestinians in Gaza as Israel and Hamas remained divided over whether disarmament or military withdrawal must happen first.
Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Gaza as Trump Claims Breakthrough
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including a child, as President Trump announced what he called a diplomatic breakthrough in the region.
Trump Orders New Wave of Iran Strikes Aimed at Forcing Regime's Surrender
The U.S. military is weighing renewed strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, as officials warn Tehran could attempt to rebuild its nuclear capabilities.
Drones Strike Israel, Jordan, Iraq in Coordinated Wave
Israel and Jordan intercepted drones near the Dead Sea Monday and Iraq reported attacks, widening an Iran-linked drone campaign that also hit Saudi oil facilities.
Biden Team Warned Trump: Israel Won't Miss Chance to Strike Iran
A New Yorker report reveals Biden officials told Trump's team that Israel would escalate the Gaza war to Iran, while blaming both Netanyahu and Trump for the resulting conflict spread.
Trump Conditions Nuclear Deal on Saudi Arabia Joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said he will not move forward with a nuclear agreement until Saudi Arabia normalizes relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords framework.
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli drone strike hit a civilian vehicle near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Saturday, killing one Palestinian and wounding two others amid an active ceasefire.
What Israel's Silence Inside the Geneva Window Tells Tehran
An Israeli statement inside the Geneva signing window would be read in Tehran as either ratification or sabotage. The shape and timing of that statement — or its absence — is the operative variable.
Israel, Iran Trade Overnight Strikes; IRGC Says It Hit Air Bases
Israel struck Iran's Mahshahr petrochemical complex and other targets in central and western Iran; the IRGC said it retaliated against Israeli air bases as interceptions lit up skies over Israel.
Oil Spikes, Futures Slide as Iran Missile Barrage Tests Ceasefire
Crude jumped and U.S. stock futures fell Sunday night after Iran fired missiles at Israel, even as OPEC+ approved a 188,000 bpd July supply boost.
Iran Launches Missile Barrage at Israel After Beirut Strikes
IRGC fires missiles at Israel on day 100 of the war in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, as Israel closes Gaza crossings and vows to intensify operations in Lebanon.
Hezbollah opens northern front — 22 attacks on Israeli forces overnight
Hezbollah claims at least 22 strikes on Israeli positions in south Lebanon; Israeli attack on Lebanese army convoy kills senior officer as Saudi, Qatar and Jordan formally condemn.
Pentagon Raises Counterintel Threat Level on Israeli Spying to Critical
Defense officials elevated the counterintelligence threat posed by Israeli espionage targeting US personnel to its highest tier, citing aggressive collection against policymakers during the war on Iran.
Israeli Strike Kills Three Lebanese Army Soldiers in South Lebanon
Israeli forces killed three Lebanese army personnel and at least seven civilians across south Lebanon on Saturday, the deadliest army loss since the November 2024 ceasefire.
Hezbollah Rejects Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire as Israel Strikes Continue
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejected the US-brokered ceasefire framework agreed between Israel and Lebanon, casting doubt on whether the truce can hold.
UNSC to Meet Monday as France, Germany Condemn Israel's Lebanon Push
France triggered a UN Security Council emergency session after Israel crossed the Litani River. Germany and Macron joined the rebuke; the US coordinated the offensive.
Israel Weighs Beirut Strikes as Lebanon Campaign Expands
Israel is debating strikes on Beirut as its ground offensive deepens past the Litani River, drawing condemnation from France, Germany, and a UN Security Council emergency session.
Israeli Hawks Push Back on Trump's 60-Day Iran Framework
Israeli political and security hawks are pressing the Netanyahu government to oppose the White House's 60-day Iran ceasefire-and-deal framework, arguing it freezes rather than dismantles Tehran's nuclear program.
US Deploys F-22 Stealth Fighters Across Israel: Report
Middle East Eye reports US F-22 Raptors and aerial refueling aircraft have moved to Israeli bases as the Iran ceasefire wobbles after fresh self-defense strikes.
Netanyahu Vows Hezbollah Escalation as Lebanon Front Reopens
Israeli prime minister pledges intensified strikes on Hezbollah as Lebanon marks Liberation Day under bombardment and US-Iran nuclear talks inch forward.
Israel Pushes Back as US-Iran Deal Nears Finalization
Israel is publicly opposing the framework expected Sunday, with Haaretz reporting Netanyahu's leverage over the Trump White House has materially declined.
U.S. Ammo Flights Land in Israel as Military Prepares for Iran
Israeli media report dozens of US cargo aircraft delivered ammunition to Tel Aviv from Germany; Israel's military is said to be preparing to join any new US strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
Iran Warns UAE Over Israel Ties, Says Patience Has Limits
Tehran issues a sharp warning to Abu Dhabi after the UAE attributed Saturday's Barakah drone fire to Iran, citing Israel normalization ties as a red line.
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extended 45 Days as Strikes Continue
Washington announced a 45-day extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after a second day of direct talks, hours after Israeli strikes killed seven in southern Lebanon.
Lebanon and Israel Hold Direct Talks in Washington Amid Strikes
Lebanon and Israel are conducting ambassador-level talks in Washington with cautious optimism, even as Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanese towns.
Rubio Invokes AECA Emergency Clause for $8.6B Arms Sale to Gulf
Secretary Rubio approved $8.6B in arms transfers to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE on May 3, using the AECA emergency clause to skip the 30-day congressional review.
What is Hezbollah? An explainer for readers new to Lebanon
The Iranian-allied Lebanese militia that's also a political party, social services network, and the largest non-state military force in the Middle East. The structure, capabilities, and the Iran relationship.