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WEBAmos Hochstein arrives in Israel in latest US effort to avert Lebanon war. A renewed feud between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister could throw a wrench into the mission of Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein as he arrives in Israel to avert a full-blown Israel-Hezbollah war. Israel.
Turkey - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB22 hours ago · Libyan Central Bank standoff fuels conflict fears as Turkey, Russia send weapons. For the sixth time since 2021, the European Union’s naval air mission was blocked from inspecting the cargo of a Turkish-flagged vessel suspected of ferrying weapons to Libya. By Amberin Zaman. In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture.
Iraq - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB1 day ago · Serdar Yektas, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Workers Party's armed wing, told Al-Monitor that Turkey’s use of its home-manufactured drones has drastically changed the nature of the conflict between them. By Amberin Zaman. In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture.
Egypt - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB1 day ago · Ethiopia’s naval ambitions, Egypt-Somalia alliance shake Horn of Africa balance. The already volatile situation in the Horn of Africa is unlikely to subside soon as Egypt expands its role in Somalia, further raising tensions with Ethiopia. By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey. In Exmouth, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics.
Lebanon - Al-Monitor
WEB2 days ago · With Sinwar undecided, Israel wary of imminent Lebanon war with Hezbollah. “We are within touching distance of an Israeli attack in Lebanon, which is intended to allow us to return the residents of the north to their homes,” a senior Israeli military source told Al-Monitor this week, even as Iran hesitates on next steps. By Ben Caspit.
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Syria - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEB3 days ago · Russia ups mediation efforts between Turkey, Syria as Assad drags feet. While Turkey is embracing Russia's role in attempting to mediate between Ankara and Damascus, the Syrian government wants a timetable for Turkey withdrawing its troops from the country. By Amberin Zaman. In London, reporting on …
Jordan - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news …
WEBSep 20, 2017 · First in 30 years: How Allenby Bridge attack could upend Jordan-Israel ties. Despite the strained relationship between Jordan's King Abdullah and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, neither of the governments wishes to see the breakout of violence on the border or the Temple Mount. By Ben Caspit.
Live Updates: White House says Iran 'postured and poised' to …
WEBWhite House spokesperson John Kirby told Israel's Channel 12 on Tuesday that the White House believes Iran is "still postured and poised to launch an attack should they want to do that," adding that Iran's preparedness "is why we have that enhanced force posture in the region," Reuters reported.
Israel assassinates Fatah official in Lebanon, a first since Gaza war ...
WEBAug 21, 2024 · BEIRUT — A Fatah official was killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon’s southern city of Sidon on Wednesday, the first member of the Palestinian group to be assassinated inside Lebanon since the Israel-Hezbollah hostilities began last October.. According to several reports, the Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle near the Palestinian camps of Ain al-Hilweh and Mieh Mieh in Sidon, killing ...