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Lebanon’s Aoun says did not know Israeli Druz leader after shaking his hand
After Lebanese President is seen greeting Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif at the Vatican, a political outrage is sparked in Beirut; Office of the President rushes to deny any value in the meeting
Lior Ben Ari
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06:51 | 05.19.25
Witkoff says uranium enrichment 'red line' for US in any Iran deal
Trump's Mideast envoy also says he is optimistic about negotiations and thinks the parties will hold talks again in Europe this week
Reuters
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19:52 | 05.18.25
Iran open to regional nuclear consortium, but will maintain own uranium enrichment
According to reports from Tehran, the proposal remains in its infancy and has not been discussed in detail while no specific countries have been approached to join this potential consortium with Iran
ynet correspondents
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08:56 | 05.18.25
Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the US, shrugging off Trump’s threats
Negotiations have reached the 'expert' level, meaning the sides are trying to reach agreement on the details of a possible deal, but a major sticking point remains Iran’s enrichment of uranium
Associated Press
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20:12 | 05.17.25
Lebanon in shock after popular singer accused working with Mossad
Mohammad Al-Saleh, religious singer with strong social connections and familial ties to Hezbollah, was arrested by authorities over alleged work with the Israeli intelligence agency
Lior Ben Ari
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19:08 | 05.17.25
Syrian government forces raid Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo
Security source says new regime forces targeted sleeper cells in four locations, with one Islamic State terrorist blowing himself up and another killed in clashes
Reuters
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17:16 | 05.17.25
Master negotiator who 'drowns the devil in words': Iran's man in nuclear talks with US
Abbas Araghchi has spent decades honing his diplomatic skills, with his quiet pragmatism and deep ties within Tehran’s power structure may be the key to reaching a deal—and avoid war
Lior Ben Ari
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16:43 | 05.17.25
As Syria lauds Trump’s sanctions removal, Israel remains cautious
Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria has surprised allies and adversaries alike; While Damascus celebrates, Israel expresses caution, and US officials outline conditions for further relief
Lior Ben Ari
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12:08 | 05.17.25
Trump: US very close to nuclear deal with Iran
President says Tehran had 'sort of' agreed to the terms, adding that Washington is 'in very serious negotiations for long term peace'
Reuters
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10:17 | 05.15.25
Syrians welcome US sanctions relief, though likely won't lead to economic revival
In a partial policy shift, the US has eased some sanctions on Syria, allowing humanitarian aid, remittances and limited civil sector activity; how this impacts the average Syrian is still not clear
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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19:37 | 05.13.25
As US-Egypt relations strain, China expands influence in Cairo
Egypt is deepening ties with China through infrastructure, trade and emerging defense cooperation, even as it maintains its US alliance; analysts say Beijing's patient, investment-driven strategy is reshaping regional alignments
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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15:49 | 05.11.25
Lebanon dismantles Hezbollah’s smuggling empire at country's main airport
Lebanese government, bolstered by U.S. support, launches strategic overhaul of Rafic Hariri International Airport — dismantling Hezbollah’s smuggling networks and banning Iranian flights while choking terror group's airway routes
Ynet
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20:55 | 05.10.25
Trump drops normalization demand for Saudi nuclear deal, counts on Kushner connection
As Trump prepares for a Middle East visit, Jared Kushner is quietly advising on talks with Saudi Arabia and other Arab leaders; While normalization with Israel seems distant, Kushner’s deep ties and strategic input are shaping Trump’s ambitious regional agenda
ynet correspondents
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12:30 | 05.10.25
Extent of damage revealed after Israeli strike shuts down Sanaa airport | Watch
Israeli strike on Yemen’s capital airport caused an estimated $500 million in damage, says airport director: 'The enemy destroyed the terminals and all equipment'; Photos, video reveal the extent of the damage
Lior Ben Ari
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20:36 | 05.07.25
Disney to build its 7th theme park, this time in Middle East
The waterfront resort will be built on Yas Island on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city; Theme park to be built and operated by Miral, but Disney will handle the design and development
Associated Press
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19:52 | 05.07.25
Houthis warn of 'surprises’ after Israeli strike causes $500M damage to Sanaa airport
Officials say Israeli strikes left airport in ruins, with thousands stranded abroad and Yemen's crippled aviation sector left with just one functioning aircraft
Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi
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10:37 | 05.07.25
'They came to kill, loot and humiliate': Thousands of Druze flee massacre in Damascus
Hundreds of Syrian Druze families recount harrowing escapes, fear of further violence and the struggle to survive—some now receiving humanitarian aid from Israel in Mount Hermon region as tensions escalate in As-Suwayda
Einav Halabi
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22:47 | 05.06.25
Houthis to continue attacks on Israel: 'From now on, stay in your shelters'
Iranian proxy refuses to stop missile launches at Israel despite ceasefire with US; 'There will be no retreat from supporting Gaza, no matter the price'
Lior Ben Ari
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22:19 | 05.06.25
Surveying damage from Israeli bombardments, Houthis vow 'shocking response'
Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen, including a cement plant and Hodeidah port, after drone and missile attacks on Israel; Yemeni rebels vow harsh retaliation as both sides brace for further escalation in the region
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun
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11:59 | 05.06.25
Despite raids, the Captagon threat outlives Assad and Nasrallah
Despite anti-drug claims by Damascus, Captagon smuggling continues unchecked, driven by a complex network involving ex-military, Hezbollah and regional actors
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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08:31 | 05.06.25
‘Saudis cheered more than Israel’: Arab media split over Mossad role in Independence Day event
Mossad agents R, D and N, who led 'Pagers Operation,' drew widespread Arab media coverage; most outlets called it a 'rare public appearance,' noted their faces were hidden; Hezbollah-linked paper slammed Gulf channels
Lior Ben Ari
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18:18 | 05.05.25
Explosion at Revolutionary Guard ammunition depot reported in southern Iran
Opposition media says that the explosion occurred after fire broke out at an ammunition warehouse belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Lior Ben Ari
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17:54 | 05.05.25
US airstrikes fail to stop Houthi recruitment surge in famine-stricken tribal areas
Iran-backed terror group is leveraging the Gaza war and widespread suffering in Yemen to recruit terrorists, including children, who join to escape poverty; Houthis frame conflict as part of a broader campaign to support Palestinians
Lior Ben Ari
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16:34 | 05.05.25
Lebanon warns Hamas it will face 'harshest measures' over attacks from its territories
Warning by Higher Defense Council, country's top military body, comes weeks after several Lebanese and Palestinians were detained on suspicion of firing rockets into northern Israel
Associated Press
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14:28 | 05.02.25
'They massacred us': Syria’s Druze plead for help as sectarian violence escalates
Syria’s Druze minority faces rising violence and political marginalization under President al-Sharaa’s regime, with over 70 dead in recent clashes and international calls mounting for urgent intervention to protect the embattled community
Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Yair Kraus, Roi Rubinstein
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20:32 | 05.01.25
Weekend U.S.-Iran nuclear talks postponed, Oman says
Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi says summit, set to take place in Rome, rescheduled due to 'logitical reasons'
Associated Press
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17:47 | 05.01.25
Iran had imperial ambitions in Syria, but failed, secret embassy documents show
Papers outline Iran's dreams of a US-style Marshall Plan in Syria, having spectacularly failed with the fall of Bashar al-Assad; huge projects stymied early by corruption, sanctions and money problems
Reuters
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14:38 | 05.01.25
After the blast: Yemenis face airstrikes, hunger, and international indifference
A deadly strike on a Saada detention center highlights growing concerns about American operations in Yemen and the war’s intensifying humanitarian toll
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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08:20 | 04.30.25
Tehran seeks comeback in Syria through Iraqi training camps
Syrian defectors are regrouping in Iranian-supervised camps in Iraq as Tehran scrambles to retain military and political influence amid regional power shifts
Hudhaifa Ebrahim/ The Media Line
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21:09 | 04.29.25
Chemical factory blast in Isfahan adds to Iran’s woes after port disaster
Three days after the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port killed 70 and injured over 1,000, another blast at a chemical facility in Isfahan leaves one dead and two injured, raising questions about negligence and potential sabotage
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner
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15:48 | 04.29.25
Craters reveal power of massive blast at Iranian port
Satellite images reveal extend of damage after the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas where death toll rises and over 1,000 reported injured; investigations are underway to determine the cause, suspected to involve hazardous chemicals
Lior Ben Ari
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13:09 | 04.29.25
Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say
With US unable to trigger mechanism to reimpose sanctions at UN Security Council, E3 remain only participants in deal capable of and interested in pursuing snapback
Reuters
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07:51 | 04.29.25
'Our children vanished': Houthis open 'summer recruitment camps' amid U.S. bombing campaign
Yemeni rebels reopened camps to indoctrinate children, using American strikes to promote their narrative of resistance against the West and Israel, despite reports of declining enrollment due to fears of abuse and abductions
Lior Ben Ari
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22:38 | 04.28.25
Former Syrian dictator Hafez Assad's remains reportedly exhumed
It is not clear who took the bones of the former Syrian president, but speculation suggests that it may have been supporters of the Assad family who wanted to save the remains after repeated attacks; In December, after the rebel coup and the end of Bashar Assad's rule, the tomb complex was set on fire.
Lior Ben Ari
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13:22 | 04.28.25
Qatar says it hired a US firm to counter bad PR in Israel
Qatar’s prime minister says his country worked with a US firm to counter campaigns against it in Israel, saying that 'Qatargate' is actually 'politically motivated media propaganda'; Says on Gaza talks after meeting with Mossad head: 'There is progress'
Lior Ben Ari
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17:41 | 04.27.25
Iran continues to battle flames at strategic port after massive chemical blast
Dozens confirmed dead, hundreds hurt near Bandar Abbas; officials say authorities have gained control of the flames, although the fires have not been extinguished; Iran TV shows some port operations resume
Lior Ben Ari
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11:48 | 04.27.25
Iran: Port fire under control with at least 18 dead, 750 injured in blast
Iranian official appears to blame explosion on poor storage of chemicals, while IRGC source says sodium perchlorate, used in the production of solid fuel for missiles, contributed to size of blast
News Agencies
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08:16 | 04.27.25
Iran probes massive explosion at strategic port, focus on Chinese rocket fuel shipments
Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s key ports, recently received chemicals used for rocket fuel in missiles fired at Israel; blast there killed at least 5 and injured over 700; Iranian president orders full investigation into incident
Niv Shaiovich
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17:27 | 04.26.25
Hundreds hurt in massive explosion, fire at Iranian port
Images show large flames at a facility housing oil and petrochemical installations, as authorities suspend all operations at the port near Bandar Abbas to evacuate the injured
News agencies
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13:21 | 04.26.25
Syria's al-Sharaa wants normalization with Israel, US congressman says
Cory Mills says talked with Syrian leader during private visit to Damascus, with conversation centering on terms to normalize relations with Jerusalem and lifting of sanctions put in place during Assad regime
Ynet
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17:11 | 04.24.25
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood, seizes assets over security concerns
Sweeping crackdown of kingdom's largest opposition group follows discovery of alleged underground network manufacturing missiles and drones inside the country
Niv Shaiovich
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16:26 | 04.23.25
In subtle regional recalibration, Jordan and Lebanon reclaim ground from Islamist networks
Recent crackdowns, arrests, and symbolic gestures mark a shift as the governments of both Jordan and Lebanon seek to reassert sovereignty and curb external entanglements
By Giorgia Valente / The Media Line
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06:49 | 04.23.25
Strengthening ties: Trump to visit 3 Middle East countries next month
Trump will travel to the Middle East next month and visit Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, the White House announced; Key visit comes against backdrop of nuclear talks with Iran, negotiations for a hostage deal and the Saudi Crown Prince's desire to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the US
Ynet, News Agencies
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00:06 | 04.23.25
Red line crossed: Lebanon slams Iran envoy hurt in pager attack over Hezbollah ties
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji summoned Iranian Ambassador Mojtaba Amani, who was injured in the Israeli pager attack, after he made controversial remarks on Hezbollah disarmament; President Joseph Aoun insists weapons belong under state control, while Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem vows to resist disarmament, escalating political tensions in Lebanon
Lior Ben Ari
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22:13 | 04.22.25
Israel fails to block PA president's meeting with Syrian president
Mahmoud Abbas’ Syria visit signals a calculated move to elevate the Palestinian Authority on the international stage and lay the groundwork for a renewed push toward statehood
Rizik Alabi and Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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19:44 | 04.22.25
Syria detains two leaders of Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Group says Khaled Khaled, who heads Islamic Jihad's operations in Syria, and Yasser al-Zafari, who heads its organisational committee, had been in custody for five days
Reuters
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14:34 | 04.22.25
Yemeni minister praises Trump’s anti-Houthi campaign, says they pave path for Yemeni state
Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani: ‘Make America Great Again is not just a slogan—it reflects real actions that restore US leadership by protecting key waterways and backing allies against terrorism and sabotage’
Felice Friedson and Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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23:17 | 04.21.25
US delegation discusses post-Assad sanctions and Iranian influence in al-Sharaa meeting
Analysts say that the meeting, while unofficial, may pave the way to restored relations between the US and Syria and the lifting of sanctions
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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17:43 | 04.21.25
Iraqi lawmakers move to block Syrian president's visit
Leaked memo reveals efforts in Baghdad to prevent Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa from attending the Arab League Summit over terrorism allegations
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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17:53 | 04.20.25
Leaked documents reveal Syrian president’s secret past as a prisoner in Iraq
Documents confirm that Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa spent six years in a US prison in Iraq under an alias—an explosive revelation leaked just weeks before his first regional appearance as Syria’s leader
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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23:23 | 04.19.25
Houthi rebels prepare for ground invasion: report
Iran-backed group scatters landmines around Hodeidah port in preparation for a possible incursion of internationally recognized Yemeni government forces backed by the US and others
Lior Ben Ari
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12:25 | 04.19.25
Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says
Iran has signaled willingness to accept limits on uranium enrichment if the US provides guarantees against future withdrawal from a nuclear deal; Talks continue amid deep mistrust, with Tehran refusing to compromise on key red lines, including its missile program
Reuters
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19:38 | 04.18.25
Lebanon moves to reassert control as tensions with Hezbollah, Israel continue
For decades, Iran-backed terror group has maintained significant control over parts the country; now, authorities appear to be taking more assertive steps, especially in the south
Lior Ben Ari
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10:37 | 04.18.25
Operation Assad: Inside air mission to smuggle out Syrian despot's valuables
As enemies closed in on Damascus, Bashar al-Assad used a private jet to smuggle cash, valuables and sensitive documents to the UAE; over four secret flights, his aides moved assets, family and key intelligence just before the regime's fall
Reuters
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09:27 | 04.17.25
Iran says its right to uranium enrichment is non-negotiable
Comments by Iranian top diplomat Araqchi come in response to remarks by U.S. envoy Witkoff, who said Tehran must 'eliminate its nuclear enrichment' to reach deal with Washington
Reuters
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12:52 | 04.16.25
Lebanon to US: Pressure Israel to leave Hezbollah disarmament to us
Joseph Aoun says process must be made through negotiations and not through force, adds that terror group will not be integrated into national army
Lior Ben Ari
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11:53 | 04.16.25
Israel fears US withdrawal from Syria will bolster Turkish regional expansion
Officials in Jerusalem worry departure would increase Ankara’s 'appetite' for taking over additional strategic military assets in Syria, fueled further by Erdogan's increasingly aggressive rhetoric since start of war in Gaza
Reuters, Lior Ben Ari
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10:38 | 04.16.25
Iranian official caught pocketing golden pen during US talks
Deputy foreign minister captured on tape putting expensive golden fountain pen in his pocket; after Omani media calls him a thief, Tehran demands an apology, claiming an innocent mistake
Itamar Eichner, Reuters
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07:24 | 04.16.25
Iran nuclear deal will include elimination of enrichment and weapons program, Witkoff asserts
US envoy emphasizes any nuclear agreement with Iran must fully halt and dismantle Tehran's uranium enrichment and weapons program, clarifying President Trump's position after initial indirect talks with Iranian officials; next negotiation round scheduled for Saturday in Oman; 'Message of peace through strength resonates throughout the world'
Ynet
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20:38 | 04.15.25
Jordan uncovers missile smuggling plot by operatives linked to Hamas
Jordanian authorities announce arrests of Hamas-affiliated suspects accused of manufacturing missiles and drones and recruiting operatives; Israeli security officials previously warned of increased Iranian weapons smuggling and attempts to destabilize Jordan, which has intensified since the Gaza conflict
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters
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17:36 | 04.15.25
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