Regional allies and U.S. military assessments helped persuade Washington to pause threats of military action against Iran amid diplomatic outreach, conditions on the ground, and concerns about broader escalation.
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Gaza governance - NCAG Gaza - Hamas administration Gaza - Palestinian Authority Gaza - Gaza reconstructionHamas official to The Beiruter: We welcome NCAG and call for pressure on Israel
The Beiruter reached out to Walid al-Kilani, Hamas Media Official in Lebanon, to better understand the recent dynamic in the Strip.By The Beiruter -
Syrian government control - Damascus Kurdish deal - SDF integration Syria - Syria ceasefire agreement - Syrian reunificationSDF’s presence declines following ceasefire agreement
A fragile ceasefire between Damascus and the SDF reshapes Syria’s northeast, as Kurdish leaders warn of weak guarantees, ongoing violations, and the need for international oversight to prevent renewed conflict.By The Beiruter -
Displacement compensation - Lebanon government - Displacement compensation - Post-war Lebanon - Ministry of the DisplacedThe closing chapter of the Ministry of the Displaced?
Lebanon plans to close the Ministry of the Displaced after more than three decades, once remaining compensation claims are settled and legal procedures completed. Minister Kamal Shehadeh says unresolved files and funding shortages continue to delay the process.
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Syria Lebanon relations - Assad era officers - Syrian security delegation - Lebanon intelligence - Lebanese Armed ForcesSyrian suspect arrested for funding pro-Assad fighters
Lebanon and Syria face renewed tension as Damascus seeks information on former Assad-era officers believed to be in Lebanon.By The Beiruter -
Iran protests - US Iran tensions - Middle East stability - Trump Iran policy - Gulf diplomacyRegional US allies behind Trump’s Iran strike postponement
As protests escalate in Iran, regional allies quietly urge Washington to avoid military action, warning that a US strike could destabilize the Middle East, disrupt energy markets, and trigger wider conflict.
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Lebanese Armed Forces - Paris conference Lebanon - Jean-Yves Le Drian - Lebanese Army support - Litani RiverLebanon’s Army at the center of a new international bet
France and key international partners are preparing a donor conference to support Lebanon’s army, encouraged by progress in weapons control south of the Litani and renewed Gulf and US engagement.By The Beiruter -
Lebanese Constitution - Lebanon political history - French Mandate Lebanon - Pluralism in Lebanon - Antoine HokayemThe political culture behind Lebanon’s constitution
Far from a revolutionary rupture, Lebanon’s 1926 Constitution was shaped by cautious institutional design, confessional balance, and a deep commitment to republican accountability.
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