Lebanon
UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out
UNIFIL head Major General Diodato Abagnara said UNIFIL was already working with the UN’s country team to ensure humanitarian assistance in areas where the peacekeeping force will withdraw from.
Arab Israeli arrested after allegedly making contact with Lebanese foreign agent
Middle East faces critical window for change as Trump’s time in office runs down
Trump envoy: Lebanon wanted peace. Israel was slow to see the opening - interview
EASA narrows warning to airlines over flying in Persian Gulf airspace amid renewed US-Iran strikes
EASA also extended its recommendations that airlines not operate in the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon until the end of September.
Hezbollah shifts to guerrilla warfare, drone strikes as terror group prepares for prolonged war
The IDF has encountered several individual Hezbollah operatives in the area over the past several months, which the Alma center said supports the possibility of a continued Hezbollah presence.
Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis
The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.
UAE investment push incentivizes Lebanon to break from Iran, Hezbollah, analyst tells 'Post'
The countries signed the intergovernmental memorandum of understanding on Thursday, following the opening of the Lebanon-UAE Economic Forum on Wednesday.
IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory - interview
"I don't know if we're being played or if a false reality is being manufactured... but in this false narrative, we're pretending to run a process that will ultimately disarm Hamas."
As Israel heads to elections, the Altalena offers a lesson in unity - opinion
The Altalena’s return reminds Israelis that no political dispute should ever outweigh the bonds that hold the country together.
US denies Lebanese report that Ambassador Michael Issa got 'green light' to meet Hezbollah
Issa himself denied on Wednesday that he is currently holding any talks with Hezbollah, but said he would be willing to speak with the organization if it had something to offer.
Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US
"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.
Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff
SPECIAL PROFILE: Former prime minister Naftali Bennett lays out his security policy for Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria, were he to be elected prime minister, and how he would differ from Netanyahu.
IDF launches strikes on southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's explosive drone attacks on soldiers
The IDF launched a wave of attacks against Hezbollah following explosive drone launches.
