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מוחמד רזא נורי וקאסם סולימאני
Tsurkov release deal hinges on US approval over Iranian tied to American’s murder
Deal for release of Israeli-Russian academic includes freeing Mohammad Reza Nouri, tied to 2022 killing of Stephen Troell; Washington has not approved; ransom reportedly paid and all terms agreed—only her release remains
Lior Ben Ari, AFP | 05.24.25
המסעדה בקמישלי
Syrian McDonald’s knockoff goes viral after US lifts sanctions
Syrian restaurant goes viral on social media, drawing false claims of being the first legitimate McDonald’s branch amid Trump’s sanctions lift
Lior Ben Ari | 05.24.25
אליזבט צורקוב
US, Iraq close to deal for release of Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, report claims
Saudi and Iraqi media report quiet negotiations are underway to secure the Israeli researcher’s release that may be finalized within 10 days
Lior Ben Ari | 05.24.25
Houthis in Yemen
Houthis intensify missile strikes on Israel after concluded US operation in Yemen
Terror group brags at launching 41 ballistic missiles at Israel since the American operation ended, leading to a strike on Ben Gurion Airport, heightened nighttime barrages and regional instability
Lior Ben Ari | 05.24.25
Historic turning point: Lebanon nears first major victory in war against terrorism
Lebanon’s unraveling began when Palestinian factions first armed; now, amid poverty and crime in refugee camps, a new era may be starting; a rare joint statement with Abbas marks a shift—but the toughest test is yet to come
Lior Ben Ari | 05.23.25
Ali Khamenei, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump
Iran has no plan B if nuclear talks with US fail, officials warn
Differences over enrichment put nuclear talks in balance; no deal would expose Iran to sanctions, military threat, unrest; Iran would strengthen ties with China, Russia, officials say but warn such a fallback is flawed
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 05.21.25
ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני
'We have not been able to bridge the gap': Qatar says Israel-Hamas hostage talks hit dead end
Qatar PM blames Israel for breakdown in ceasefire negotiations, citing 'irresponsible, aggressive behavior' and politicization of talks; says Israel seeks partial deal, while Hamas demands comprehensive agreement
Lior Ben Ari | 05.20.25
חצאים אלי כהן, במבצע חשאי של המוסד הובאו לישראל כ-2,500 מסמכים, תמונות וחפצים אישיים של לוחם המוסד, אלי כהן ז"ל
Report: Eli Cohen's secret archive found near Assad’s palace: Turkey possibly involved
Hezbollah-linked Lebanese paper reports 2,500 items tied to Israeli spy were stored near Assad’s palace and remained untouched during Syria’s civil war; materials may have reached Israel via Turkish intelligence
Lior Ben Ari | 05.20.25
נשיא לבנון ג'וזף עאון לוחץ את ידו של מואפק טריף, מנהיג העדה הדרוזית בישראל, במסגרת הטקס בוותיקן
Lebanon’s Aoun says didn’t know Israeli Druze leader after backlash over handshake photo
Lebanese president sparks uproar after greeting Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif at Vatican; his office downplays encounter; 'There’s no need to amplify such falsehoods and serve the Israeli enemy'
Lior Ben Ari | 05.19.25
תיעוד: רגע הנפילה בנתב"ג
Houthis renew threat to attack Ben Gurion Airport
Second warning in under 24 hours includes map of Ben Gurion area, Israel’s main international gateway, mimicking IDF Arabic spokesman’s alerts for Yemen’s ports
Lior Ben Ari | 05.19.25
שוק האוכל זאוויה בעיר עזה
Footage challenges repeated claims of starvation in Gaza as war ramps up
World Food Program warns of starvation in Gaza as aid trucks stalled at border, though reports point to broader food access despite conflicting claims
Lior Ben Ari | 05.18.25
מוחמד האדי סאלח
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 | 05.17.25
שר החוץ של איראן עבאס עראקצ'י
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 | 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 | 05.17.25
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Maj. Gen. Oded Basyuk
Israel rethinks Syria policy after Trump, al-Sharaa meeting
Jerusalem opens quiet diplomatic channels with Syria’s new regime headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa amid shifting regional alliances and U.S. backing; Senior IDF and National Security Council officials met with Syrian regime officials in Baku, as part of broader talks with Turkey regarding Syria
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.15.25
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