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תיעוד מספטמבר של מהגרים חוצים אזור הררי מ סוריה לצפון לבנון

‘Terrorists could enter in disguise’: Lebanon struggles to seal Syrian border

Lebanese authorities are grappling with people-smuggling networks along the porous Syrian border, carrying some migrants toward Europe and others seeking work in Lebanon; officials warn the routes also pose security risks, saying terrorists could cross under cover

Lior Ben Ari | 10.06.26

תיעוד שפרסמו כוחות ממשלת תימן הפרו-סעודית ובו נטען כי כוחותיהם נראים מתקדמים לעבר העיירה דובאב שליד מצר באב אל-מנדב

Battle of Bab al-Mandab: government forces claim gains, Houthis warn Saudi skies ‘not safe’

Saudi Arabia says 100 warplanes are striking Houthi positions around the clock as pro-government troops push toward Mocha; fighting also intensifies around Taiz, while Turkey and Pakistan prepare military deployments under their defense pact

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 10.06.26

‘Am Yisrael Chai’ echoes through Tehran as Jews celebrate Simchat Torah

Iran’s chief rabbi Yehuda Gerami shares rare footage from Tehran’s Yousef Abad synagogue showing members of the Jewish community dancing with Torah scrolls and singing Hebrew songs during post-holiday celebrations

Lior Ben Ari | 10.05.26

Yemen government launches major ground offensive as Houthis advance on Taiz

Saudi-backed government announces campaign involving 100,000 troops to retake strategic territory and Bab el-Mandab Strait; Houthis threaten key supply route to Taiz and claim missile, drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities

Lior Ben Ari | 10.04.26

שר החוץ האיראני עבאס עראקצ'י בפגישה עם סולטן עומאן היית'ם בן טארק

Flydubai attack shines spotlight on Oman’s silence, Iran ties

Muscat remains silent after an Omani pilot’s attempted flydubai attack, as a former judge decries scrutiny of the sultanate and questions emerge over its regional role and close ties with Iran

Lior Ben Ari | 10.03.26

המחבל המאם אל המאמי לאחר שדקר ונתפס על ידי הנוסעים במטוס

Flydubai pilot who tried to crash plane in Israel identified, had ‘extremist materials’

Omani co-pilot who tried to crash a flydubai flight in Israel was previously barred from flying over 'extremist materials'; Hours after the attack, his LinkedIn posted footage of El Al planes filmed days after Oct. 7 and an al-Qaeda leader

News Agencies, Lior Ben Ari | 10.03.26

UAE for first time calls attempted Flydubai crash a ‘terrorist act’

Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash praises Capt. Smit Machchhar for averting disaster as investigation moves to Abu Dhabi; injured pilot recalls crawling to open cockpit door as aircraft plunged

Lior Ben Ari | 10.02.26

The Gulf welcomes Israelis, but its rules still apply

Commentary: Theme parks and luxury restaurants can make the Gulf feel familiar, but security crises expose a different reality: these are not democracies, decisions come from the top and Israelis must understand the limits of normalization

Lior Ben Ari | 10.02.26

US completes Iraq withdrawal after 12-year ISIS mission as Iran-backed militias remain armed

Pentagon says last US troops and equipment have left northern Iraq, ending coalition mission launched in 2014; Baghdad hails sovereignty milestone as militia disarmament is delayed to June 2027 and Kurds fear loss of US air defenses

News agencies, Lior Ben Ari | 09.30.26

‘Trump is trapped’: Qatar pushes Iran compromise as US warns fighting could resume after midterms

Doha’s two-page proposal seeks to bridge Iran’s demand to lift the US naval blockade and Washington’s demand for nuclear concessions, but officials say talks remain stuck despite days of mediation as Trump insists Tehran will eventually ‘give up’

News agencies, Lior Ben Ari | 09.30.26

Syria arrests Hezbollah cell accused of deploying missile launchers near Israel border

Syrian forces arrested three Hezbollah operatives accused of trying to deploy missile launchers near the Israeli border; The operation targeted 'hostile activity' in the Yarmouk Basin as Damascus continues its crackdown on the Lebanese terror group

Lior Ben Ari | 09.30.26

Morocco’s first female PM has close ties to Jewish community: ‘She will follow the king’s path'

King Mohammed VI appointed Marrakesh Mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female prime minister; The local Jewish leader praised her ties to the community, saying she 'will follow the king’s path' and 'won’t tolerate Islamists'

Lior Ben Ari | 09.29.26

Netanyahu held secret Gulf summit on Iran, Houthis in UAE, sources say

Mossad-arranged meeting focused on Iran and Houthis after Saudi request for Israeli help; Abu Dhabi confirms Netanyahu visit for first time but stays silent on reported pre-Oct. 7 warning

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 09.29.26

Dead but still posting: How Iran-led axis figures live on through social media

Senior Iran-led axis figures may be dead, but their social media accounts live on; From Iran to Lebanon, teams keep their profiles active, amplifying old and new messages to audiences numbering from tens of thousands to millions

Lior Ben Ari | 09.28.26

עצרת זיכרון שנתיים לחיסול חסן נסראללה בלבנון

‘Death to Israel’ chants as Hezbollah marks 2 years since Nasrallah killing

Naim Qassem vows Hezbollah will continue its armed resistance, claims ‘Lebanon without resistance will be erased’ and accuses the country’s leadership of surrendering to Israel, calling for an end to direct negotiations

Lior Ben Ari | 09.27.26

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