Liran Haroni

Liran Haroni is an Arab affairs reporter for Walla.


Guy Gilboa-Dala, Alon Ohel.

Hamas publishes video of Gaza hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel

A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

Israel readies for Houthi retaliation after PM, ministers killed in IDF strikes in Yemen

 IDF troops operate in the Syrian area of Mount Hermon. December 8, 2024.

Israel conducts landing on former air defense base in southwest Damascus - sources


Sharaa claims 'chances are high' Syria will reach security agreement with Israel

The Syrian president said that Syria is at an advanced stage in reaching an agreement

 Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) watch the view of Damascus on Mount Qasioun following their meeting in Damascus, Syria on December 22, 2024

Gaza militia leader Abu Shabab: Oct. 7 not an excuse for Israel's collective punishment

Abu Shabab even hinted at a future in politics: "We will be what our people want us to be. We will not impose any political system on their will." 

 Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip.

WATCH: Iranian media releases footage of IAF strike in Quds Square, Tehran

A video released in Iran shows a direct hit on a building in Tehran's Quds Square - in real time, in front of dozens of bystanders.

 Security cameras from an Israeli attack on Quds Square in Tehran during Operation Rising Lion.

Hamas: Militia leader Abu Shabab must surrender or face trial for treason, insurrection - report

The ultimatum stated that Abu Shabab is accused of "treason, collaborating with hostile entities, forming an armed gang, and insurrection."

 Image of militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab.

Turkey, Syrian armies thwart ISIS plot to assassinate Ahmed al-Sharaa - report

An Islamic State-linked cell was planning to assassinate Sharaa during his visit to Daraa in southern Syria at the beginning of June, LBCI's report claimed.

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria, March 10, 2025

IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun, Tubas, West Bank

IDF forces are continuing the search for the terrorist responsible, the military added.

 IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun and Tubas, May 15, 2025.

Hamas unwilling to lay down arms in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports

The terror group also said that it would consider releasing up to 10 hostages in the iteration of the Egyptian ceasefire deal.

 Hamas terrorists in Rafah, in Gaza, February 22, 2025.

'We still have capabilities that should worry Israel,' Hamas spokesman says after rocket barrage

Spokesman Jihad Taha: Hamas 'cannot agree to the dismantling of the Palestinian resistance' following Sunday night rocket salvo.

Hamas terrorists against the backdrop of a damaged car and street in Ashkelon after ten rockets was fired from Gaza into Israel on April 6, 2025. (illustration)

IAF targets Syrian regime's military headquarters, radar systems in overnight raid

The presence of such equipment constitutes a threat to the State of Israel and IDF operations, the military explained.

 Blasts from IDF strikes in Syria, February 26, 2025.

Breakdown in Gaza ceasefire talks could trigger IDF 'high-level' assassinations - report

Such assassinations and commando operations could lead to escalation and a gradual heating up of the situation, said sources.

 IDF soldiers operate in Jenin