In Gaza, tribal fighters and diplomats eye the same prize
Gazan resident Mahmoud Hamdan says that Palestinians, caught between Israel and Hamas, have 'no clear political alternative'
Middle East
Iran's ‘black widow,’ accused of poisoning 11 husbands to death, faces execution
Trump: Journalists should be allowed into Gaza
Iranian regime faces existential danger after US-Israeli airstrikes - analysis
Turkey to provide Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord
Turkey has been growing impatient with the lack of implementation of a March deal to integrate the SDF into the Syrian state apparatus.
War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria sectarian violence, UN commission says
Some 1,400 people, mainly civilians, were reported killed during the violence that primarily targeted Alawite communities, and reports of violations continue.
Yemeni forces bust Iranian weapons shipment bound for Houthis, including chemical weapons - report
A 750-ton weapon shipment from Iran to the Houthis terror group in Yemen was intercepted, with interrogations of the crew revealing the smuggling lanes that are being used.
Egypt mediates talks between Iran, IAEA in bid for 'regional stability'
The Egyptian Foreign Minister and Grossi discussed developments in the Iranian nuclear issue during their separate Tuesday call.
A year after Hezbollah rocket killed 12 Druze children, Majdal Shams rebuilds in their memory
International donors, grieving families, and Druze leaders gather to reopen the playground where a rocket struck, turning loss into a call for peace.
Hamas mulls possible resumption of hostage negotiations
Israel has not ruled out the possibility of sending a delegation for talks on a potential deal, but has made clear that no decision has been made yet.
Syrian Kurdish YPG should stop delaying Syria integration, Turkey says
"The YPG/SDF must stop its policy of playing for time," Fidan told a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani in Ankara.
S. African, Islamic Republic of Iran officials meet to deepen military ties, pro-IRGC sources say
The officials, in particular, were Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya.
Lebanon moves toward disarming Hezbollah as Aoun rejects Iranian intervention
During a meeting in Beirut with Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's top security body, Aoun warned against foreign interference in Lebanon's internal affairs.
Iran could face European sanctions if nuclear talks not resumed - report
The three countries wrote in a letter to the UN and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to raise the issue unless the Islamic Republic shows willingness to resume talks.
