The Beiruter

Israeli settlers launched coordinated arson attacks across the West Bank, torching Palestinian homes and farmland during the olive harvest in one of the most violent escalations in years.

Ahead of Sharaa’s White House visit, Syria-US ties strengthen as the UN lifts sanctions, amid reports of a possible US military presence in Syria.

Israel announced a crackdown on drone-based weapon smuggling along the Egyptian border, declaring the area a closed military zone and signaling an escalatory stance amid longstanding regional tensions.

Israel intensified its military pressure on southern Lebanon through airstrikes, evacuation orders, and alarming media rhetoric, aiming to coerce Lebanon into direct negotiations and disarm Hezbollah.

The Houthis stormed the UN compound in Sanaa, detaining 24 staff amid espionage allegations, but later released the Yemeni employees and restricted the internationals to the compound.

Amid bombs and bullets, Lebanese journalists risk everything to capture the truth. Facing danger, loss, and fear, they stand as the eyes and voices of a nation, proving that even in war’s darkest hours, stories will be told and courage will endure.

Amid Israel’s war with Hezbollah and Lebanon’s collapse, Gulf states are leveraging reconstruction aid to push for Hezbollah’s disarmament, balancing regional diplomacy with strategic economic influence.

EU is pushing to play an active political role in US-led Gaza peace efforts, seeking influence beyond financial aid while navigating resistance from Hamas, Israel, and the US.

In its near-daily bombings that Israel says are targeting Hezbollah, 103 civilians have been killed.

Lebanese nationals Lina Al-Tabbal and Mohammad Al-Qadri were detained by Israeli forces during the interception of the “Global Sumud Flotilla” carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, as families and rights groups await clarity on the participants’ fate.

A new U.S.-backed plan for Gaza proposes international oversight led by Trump and Blair, excluding Hamas and installing a temporary Palestinian technocratic government.

A Palestinian Authority delegation arrives in Beirut to restructure its security forces, enforce camp discipline, and oversee weapons handovers.

Lebanon’s future hinges on resolving security gaps, fostering trust, and integrating armed factions into a peaceful political framework.

Doha continues to balance ties with Hamas, Israel, and the West, reaffirming its indispensable place in Middle East negotiations.

A fragile diplomatic opening raises hopes for peace with Syria and Lebanon, but mistrust and outside influence cloud its prospects.

Each new Western recognition boosts Palestine’s claim to statehood, reshaping international diplomacy while the realities on the ground remain contested.

As the UN General Assembly convenes, Palestinian recognition grows, but entrenched politics and international hesitation keep the two-state solution largely symbolic.

The 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement, dividing the Middle East between Britain and France, set the stage for a century of regional conflict and instability.

The Shebaa Farms dispute endures as a flashpoint of contested borders, pitting Lebanon’s claims against international and regional politics.

Lebanon’s pager explosions left dozens dead and thousands injured, raising urgent questions of accountability in what many call a humanitarian crime.

A year after Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah, fierce debate persists over its legality — hailed by some as innovative warfare but condemned by others as a war crime for endangering civilians and undermining international law.