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נשיא לבנון ג'וזף עאון לוחץ את ידו של מואפק טריף, מנהיג העדה הדרוזית בישראל, במסגרת הטקס בוותיקן

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 19:08 | 05.17.25

פריסה של כוחות סוריים שמאבטחים אזור בפרבר בדמשק

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 | 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 | 16:43 | 05.17.25

Major Gen. Oded Basiuk on the right, Ahmad al-Sharaa on the left

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 | 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 | 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 | 19:37 | 05.13.25

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

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 | 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 | 20:55 | 05.10.25

ג'ארד קושנר בחתימת הסכם השלום בין ישראל לאיחוד האמירויות בבית הלבן

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 22:47 | 05.06.25

תומכי חות'ים בכינוס לציון יום קודס בצנעא, תימן

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 | 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 | 11:59 | 05.06.25

לוחם מורד סורי בוחן כדורי קפטגון (שם מסחרי של התרופה הפסיכוסטימולנטית פנאתילין) שיוצרו במעבדת ייצור מאולתרת בוילה חקלאית בעיירה אל-דימאס, כ-27 קילומטרים צפונית-מערבית לדמשק, ב-22 בדצמבר 2024

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 | 08:31 | 05.06.25

סוכני המוסד שהובילו את "מבצע הביפרים" משיאים משואה

‘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 | 18:18 | 05.05.25

שריפה ב קאזרון איראן במה שנטען כי הוא מחסן נשק של משמרות המהפכה

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 17:47 | 05.01.25

דמשק סורים חוגגים לאחר הדחת נשיא בשאר אל אסאד

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 | 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 | 08:20 | 04.30.25

Iraqi Shiite militia groups organize a military parade as part of the World Quds Day events in Baghdad

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 | 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 | 15:48 | 04.29.25

צילום לוויין של זירת פיצוץ ב נמל בנדרק עבאס איראן

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 | 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 | 07:51 | 04.29.25

ילד בהפגנה של חות'ים החות'ים צנעא תימן 18 באפריל

'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 | 22:38 | 04.28.25

דיווחים ב סוריה שרידי גופתו של חאפז אל-אסד הוצאו מקברו

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 | 13:22 | 04.28.25

Benjamin Netanyahu, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani

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 | 17:41 | 04.27.25

פעולות כיבוי אש שריפה ב נמל שהיד רג'אי ב בנדר עבאס איראן אחרי פיצוץ שם

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 13:21 | 04.26.25

אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולני מנהיג הייאת תחריר א שאם סוריה מורדים נגד משטר אסד נפל דמשק

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 | 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 | 16:26 | 04.23.25

Lebanese army soldiers removing posters from Beirut featuring slain Hezbollah leaders

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 | 06:49 | 04.23.25

דונלד טראמפ ריקוד ה חרבות ביקור ב סעודיה 2017

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 | 00:06 | 04.23.25

מוג'תבא אמאני, שגריר איראן בלבנון שנפצע בפיצוץ הביפרים, בפגישה עם שר החוץ האיראני עבאס עראקצ'י

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 | 22:13 | 04.22.25

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) at the People's Palace in Damascus, Syria on April 18, 2025

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 | 19:44 | 04.22.25

מחבל מחבלים של הג'יהאד האיסלאמי ג'יהאד איסלאמי במהלך שחרור החטופים גדי מוזס ו ארבל יהוד ב חאן יונס רצועת עזה

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 | 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 | 23:17 | 04.21.25

אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני ששמו האמיתי אחמד א-שרע השליט בפועל של סוריה ומנהיג המורדים הג'יהאדיסטים מ הייאת תחריר א-שאם במפגש עם בכיר מקטאר ב דמשק 23 בדצמבר

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 | 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 | 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 | 23:23 | 04.19.25

Aftermath of a US attack on the Houthi oil port near Houdeida

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 | 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 | 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 | 10:37 | 04.18.25

נשיא סוריה בשאר אל-אסד פסגה הערבית-אסלאמית סעודיה ריאד ערב הסעודית

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 | 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 | 12:52 | 04.16.25

הסרת תמונות של נסראללה וסאל אל-ערורי מרחובות ביירות

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 | 11:53 | 04.16.25

טראמפ, נתניהו, ארדואן, ואבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני

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 | 10:38 | 04.16.25

תיעוד הדיפלומט האיראני "גונב" את העט היוקרתי

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 | 07:24 | 04.16.25

סטיב וויטקוף שליחו של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ למזרח התיכון במהלך שיחות בסעודיה על עתיד אוקראינה מול גורמים ברוסיה

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 | 20:38 | 04.15.25

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ פגישה עם מלך ירדן עבדאללה

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 | 17:36 | 04.15.25

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