Middle East
Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say
Until now, Israel remains the only Middle Eastern country to operate F-35s, but Saudi Arabia is the largest customer for US arms sales.
'Chaos without war': How the Iranian regime infiltrates French society, recruits agents
Israel, India sign major defense deal in shadow of weapons boycotts
Gaza peace plan to be discussed in Turkey with eight countries involved
Regional terror and strategic balance: Israel's vital role in the Middle East - opinion
Strategic analysts believe that Israel has become critically important for maintaining regional peace and stability.
Iraq can disarm factions only when the US withdraws, prime minister says - interview
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says a plan is in place for the multinational anti-Islamic State coalition to completely leave Iraq.
Following the money: How AI can expose hidden Hezbollah, Hamas networks - analysis
Hezbollah and Hamas thrive on shadowy financial networks-charities, trade deals, crypto wallets. But every transaction leaves a trace and AI can spot the patterns no human ever could.
If Israel handles it right, rare Middle East diplomatic openings could reshape region - editorial
The stick has been wielded effectively. Now it’s time to see if the carrot can be just as powerful.
Iraq approaches critical Nov. 11 elections, set to deploy nearly 200,000 security personnel
The elections are important because Iraq is undergoing a transitional phase.
Syria seeks Lebanese help to extradite former regime officers accused of war crimes
“Syrian government bodies informed the Lebanese side of the need for cooperation” in this sensitive case, sources told The Media Line.
Fourteen year-old indicted after attempting to join al-Qaeda, Hamas
An interrogation revealed that Yosef had been in contact with Iranian intelligence elements since the end of 2024, carrying out a variety of security missions under their direction for money.
Doha regime collapsing, influencing Haaretz, Qatari dissident says
The "regime in Doha is on the verge of collapse and won't last many more years," Khalid al-Hail told Maariv.
Lindsey Graham to Post: Annexation would cost Israel US support; two-states the 'only' solution
“Being pro-Israel means telling hard truths,” Graham said. “The only path that keeps Israel Jewish and democratic is a two-state framework, when the conditions are real."
Saudi billions poised for Syria but US sanctions remain a barrier
Riyadh has been a main engine driving global re-engagement with Syria since rebels toppled former strongman Bashar al-Assad last year.
Houthis say 43 detained UN staff to face trial over links to Israeli attack
Houthis to put 43 UN staff on trial for alleged links to Israeli strike that killed senior Houthi officials, as the UN demands release of its workers.
