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Iranian lawmakers accuse US and Israel of plotting nuclear talks trap
Oman says next round of talks between Washington and Tehran is set to take place on Sunday, as Western nations continue to mount pressure at IAEA over lack of cooperation with inspectors
News Agencies
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14:24 | 06.10.25
Report: Houthi liaison to Hezbollah arrested in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel
Local media say the Yemeni man passed sensitive intelligence to Israel on Hezbollah-Houthi coordination; Yemen's Foreign Ministry denies any Houthi presence in Lebanon, calling reports an attempt to mislead and distort its political stance
Lior Ben Ari
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13:42 | 06.10.25
After high-profile flotilla, massive convoy sets off from North Africa to Gaza
An overland convoy of North African activists, lawyers and doctors aims to reach Gaza via Rafah, after traveling through Tunisia, Libya and Egypt
Associated Press
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19:48 | 06.09.25
Lebanon eyes Gulf tourists as path to economic recovery, despite lingering challenges
Beirut is banking on tourism rebound to revive shattered economy and ties with Gulf nations, especially Saudi Arabia; officials hope easing travel bans and regional tensions will draw visitors back, but warn reforms are key to lasting recovery
Assocoated Press
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11:32 | 06.07.25
'Why not?': Syrian leader signals nuclear ambitions, offers UN access to bombed reactor
With Assad gone and international inspectors returning, Ahmad al-Sharaa signals openness to nuclear cooperation, medical technology aid and potential energy development, even as IAEA seeks answers about country’s shadowy atomic past
Associated Press
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10:33 | 06.05.25
Iranian top diplomat visits Lebanon, signals shift toward 'non-Interference'
Abbas Araghchi visits Beirut for talks with Lebanese leaders and Hezbollah, signaling support for post-war reconstruction and stability; Hezbollah expresses gratitude for Tehran’s backing while setting conditions for future dialogue
Lior Ben Ari
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14:41 | 06.04.25
Iran's top court upholds death sentence for 'Israeli spy' who killed nuclear scientist
Azad Shojaei found guilty of supplying equipment used in the 2020 assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and spying for Israel
Lior Ben Ari
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14:02 | 06.04.25
'We won't stand idly by': Israel warns Syria against renewing WMD ties with North Korea
Aviv Ezra, deputy director general for Asia and the Pacific at the Foreign Ministry, warns of growing nuclear and missile ties between North Korea, Syria and Iran, calling them a real threat to Middle East stability
Itamar Eichner
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13:48 | 06.04.25
Iran's supreme leader rejects US nuclear proposal, vows to maintain enrichment
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls proposal a threat to national sovereignty and vowing to continue uranium enrichment, which he described as vital and a symbol of self-reliance
Reuters
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09:17 | 06.04.25
With US support, Syria to reintegrate 3,500 foreign fighters into Syrian Arab Army
Washington quietly shifts policy, endorsing containment over confrontation in post-Assad Syria
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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19:51 | 06.03.25
Lebanon, Syria step up drug and arms smuggling crackdowns amid regional shifts
Israel and Jordan are on alert amid rising smuggling attempts, including weapons bound for Hezbollah and drugs heading to Gulf states; Syrian and Lebanese forces report increased seizures, but questions remain over how much contraband still gets through
Lior Ben Ari
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14:39 | 05.30.25
Report: Saudi Arabia warned Iran to make deal with Trump or face war with Israel
Sources say Saudi defense minister warns Iran's leaders that rejecting nuclear deal could trigger Israeli military action; in rare visit to Tehran, Prince Khalid said window for diplomacy was closing fast and region couldn't afford another war
Reuters
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10:06 | 05.30.25
Report: US to present Iran with nuclear deal terms, warns of severe consequences if rejected
Washington plans to deliver proposal to Tehran demanding an end to uranium enrichment, warning of serious consequences if rejected, as Israel pushes to preserve its military options amid fears of a weak deal
Ynet
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08:20 | 05.30.25
US flag raised in Damascus, envoy says Syria-Israel peace is possible
Thomas Barrack raised the American flag over the ambassador's residence for the first time since the U.S. embassy closed in 2012
Reuters
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17:12 | 05.29.25
Footage shows damage at Sana’a airport after Israeli strike on 'last Houthi plane'
Operation targeted Airbus A320 belonging to Yemenia national airline, which Israeli officials say had been used by Iran-proxy to transport terrorists planning attacks against Israel
Lior Ben Ari
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22:42 | 05.28.25
Report: Iran to consider uranium enrichment freeze if US releases funds
Sources close to negotiating team say 'political understanding with the United States could be reached soon' if Washington accepted Tehran's conditions, which also includes recognition of former's right to refine uranium for civil use
Reuters
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19:30 | 05.28.25
Iran says executed a 'Mossad spy'
Pedram Madani's death sentence upheld by the Iranian Supreme Court; Iranian news agency says the accused met with Mossad handlers in Europe and Israel and was trained in enlisting operatives, gathering and transferring intelligence
Lior Ben Ari, AFP
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12:10 | 05.28.25
Despite $1 billion in damage from US-Israeli airstrikes, Houthi rocket fire continues
Houthis acknowledge suffering significant financial losses and in Yemen fears are mounting over the next likely Israeli strike, yet the Iranian-backed terror group remains undeterred, vowing support for Palestinians until 'Gaza blockade is lifted'; INSS researcher: 'Israel does not currently have the capability to disrupt Houthi launches on its own'
Lior Ben Ari
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23:45 | 05.27.25
Judge 'assassinated' in southern Iran
Ehsan Bagheri assassinated in Shiraz amid wave of attacks against judicial officials; attacker's motives unknown as chief justice orders probe
AFP
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13:10 | 05.27.25
Counterterrorism efforts, eliminating chemical weapons at center of US-Syria talks
The Trump administration’s reassessment of its Syria policy - shifting toward a more pragmatic strategy after more than a decade of war and sanctions - opens new pathways for cooperation but faces major geopolitical hurdles
Rizik Alabi /The Media Line
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20:35 | 05.26.25
Iran says it 'won’t starve' if US talks fail, dismisses enrichment freeze
Delegations wrapped up fifth round of negotiations in Rome last week and, while signs of some limited progress emerged, there are many points of disagreement that are hard to breach
Reuters
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12:53 | 05.26.25
Qatar accused of targeting Baha'i minority in Human Rights Watch report
Group accuses Doha of decades-long discrimination against Baha'i community, citing arbitrary detentions, deportations and denial of rights, warning state-sponsored actions could threaten group's continued presence in country
AFP
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16:32 | 05.25.25
Hezbollah fares well in strongholds in Lebanon local elections, but turnout low
Low voter participation is attributed to the anger among Lebanese over the long war and violence; 'The will of life is stronger than death and the will of construction is stronger than destruction,' President Joseph Aoun says
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies
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13:28 | 05.25.25
Syrian McDonald’s knockoff goes viral after US lifts sanctions
Syrian restaurant goes viral on social media, drawing false claims of being the first legitimate McDonald’s branch amid Trump’s sanctions lift
Lior Ben Ari
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13:27 | 05.24.25
US issues orders easing Syria sanctions after Trump pledge
Trump administration lifts nearly all Syria sanctions via General License GL25, urging the new Sharaa-led government to expel foreign militias and combat ISIS
Reuters
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08:57 | 05.24.25
IDF launches wave of airstrikes across Lebanon, citing Hezbollah targets
Ahead of strike in southern village of Toul, the IDF issued a rare Arabic-language evacuation warning, identifying a Hezbollah-linked building; the site was hit about an hour later, with military saying structure stored munitions and launchers
Ynetnews
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22:04 | 05.22.25
Kurds plan Damascus talks as visions for Syria's future collide
Syrian Kurdish parties talks aim for regional autonomy despite resistance from Islamist rulers, Turkey, and Syria's interim government
Reuters
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20:28 | 05.22.25
Iran warns Israel it will take 'special measures' to defend nuclear sites
Tehran says in the event of such an incident, it will see the U.S. as 'participant' regardless of the ongoing talks, warning that it will 'decisively respond' to any aggression
Reuters
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18:10 | 05.22.25
France and Saudi Arabia working on proposal to disarm Hamas, report says
Sources tell Bloomberg that current objective is to reshape terror group as a purely political body, believing that retaining degree of influence may make it more willing to hand over weapons
Ynet
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17:21 | 05.22.25
Turkey and Saudi Arabia: ‘Walking side by side, not necessarily in the same destination’
Ankara and Riyadh deepen economic ties while quietly diverging on foreign policy and regional leadership with ties since killing of Jamal Khashoggi shifting from estrangement to cautious recalibration
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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21:49 | 05.21.25
PA's Abbas to visit Beirut amid talks on disarming Palestinian factions in Lebanon
Palestinian leader to meet with Lebanese leadership, with meetings set to focus on the disarmament of Palestinian refugee camps in the country; PLO officials warn forced disarmament could spark unrest but say coordination with Lebanon is ongoing
Iskander Khabibulin
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23:44 | 05.20.25
Report: Syria returned spy Eli Cohen's archive to Israel as 'token of goodwill'
Sources say Damascus agreed in covert talks to measures including returning the remains of Cohen as well as three Israeli soldiers killed while fighting Syrian forces in Lebanon in the early 1980s
Reuters
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20:57 | 05.20.25
Rubio: Syrian transitional regime 'weeks away' from collapsing
U.S. top diplomat tells Senate Foreign Relations Committee assessment based on 'challenges they're facing,' saying collapse will lead to civil war of 'epic proportions'
Reuters
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18:22 | 05.20.25
Lebanon’s Aoun says didn’t know Israeli Druze leader after backlash over handshake photo
Lebanese president sparks uproar after greeting Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif at Vatican; his office downplays encounter; 'There’s no need to amplify such falsehoods and serve the Israeli enemy'
Lior Ben Ari
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06:51 | 05.19.25
Witkoff says uranium enrichment 'red line' for US in any Iran deal
Trump's Mideast envoy also says he is optimistic about negotiations and thinks the parties will hold talks again in Europe this week
Reuters
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19:52 | 05.18.25
Iran open to regional nuclear consortium, but will maintain own uranium enrichment
According to reports from Tehran, the proposal remains in its infancy and has not been discussed in detail while no specific countries have been approached to join this potential consortium with Iran
ynet correspondents
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08:56 | 05.18.25
Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the US, shrugging off Trump’s threats
Negotiations have reached the 'expert' level, meaning the sides are trying to reach agreement on the details of a possible deal, but a major sticking point remains Iran’s enrichment of uranium
Associated Press
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20:12 | 05.17.25
Lebanon in shock after popular singer accused working with Mossad
Mohammad Al-Saleh, religious singer with strong social connections and familial ties to Hezbollah, was arrested by authorities over alleged work with the Israeli intelligence agency
Lior Ben Ari
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19:08 | 05.17.25
Syrian government forces raid Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo
Security source says new regime forces targeted sleeper cells in four locations, with one Islamic State terrorist blowing himself up and another killed in clashes
Reuters
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17:16 | 05.17.25
Master negotiator who 'drowns the devil in words': Iran's man in nuclear talks with US
Abbas Araghchi has spent decades honing his diplomatic skills, with his quiet pragmatism and deep ties within Tehran’s power structure may be the key to reaching a deal—and avoid war
Lior Ben Ari
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16:43 | 05.17.25
As Syria lauds Trump’s sanctions removal, Israel remains cautious
Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria has surprised allies and adversaries alike; While Damascus celebrates, Israel expresses caution, and US officials outline conditions for further relief
Lior Ben Ari
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12:08 | 05.17.25
Trump: US very close to nuclear deal with Iran
President says Tehran had 'sort of' agreed to the terms, adding that Washington is 'in very serious negotiations for long term peace'
Reuters
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10:17 | 05.15.25
Syrians welcome US sanctions relief, though likely won't lead to economic revival
In a partial policy shift, the US has eased some sanctions on Syria, allowing humanitarian aid, remittances and limited civil sector activity; how this impacts the average Syrian is still not clear
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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19:37 | 05.13.25
As US-Egypt relations strain, China expands influence in Cairo
Egypt is deepening ties with China through infrastructure, trade and emerging defense cooperation, even as it maintains its US alliance; analysts say Beijing's patient, investment-driven strategy is reshaping regional alignments
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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15:49 | 05.11.25
Lebanon dismantles Hezbollah’s smuggling empire at country's main airport
Lebanese government, bolstered by U.S. support, launches strategic overhaul of Rafic Hariri International Airport — dismantling Hezbollah’s smuggling networks and banning Iranian flights while choking terror group's airway routes
Ynet
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20:55 | 05.10.25
Trump drops normalization demand for Saudi nuclear deal, counts on Kushner connection
As Trump prepares for a Middle East visit, Jared Kushner is quietly advising on talks with Saudi Arabia and other Arab leaders; While normalization with Israel seems distant, Kushner’s deep ties and strategic input are shaping Trump’s ambitious regional agenda
ynet correspondents
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12:30 | 05.10.25
Extent of damage revealed after Israeli strike shuts down Sanaa airport | Watch
Israeli strike on Yemen’s capital airport caused an estimated $500 million in damage, says airport director: 'The enemy destroyed the terminals and all equipment'; Photos, video reveal the extent of the damage
Lior Ben Ari
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20:36 | 05.07.25
Disney to build its 7th theme park, this time in Middle East
The waterfront resort will be built on Yas Island on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city; Theme park to be built and operated by Miral, but Disney will handle the design and development
Associated Press
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19:52 | 05.07.25
Houthis warn of 'surprises’ after Israeli strike causes $500M damage to Sanaa airport
Officials say Israeli strikes left airport in ruins, with thousands stranded abroad and Yemen's crippled aviation sector left with just one functioning aircraft
Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi
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10:37 | 05.07.25
'They came to kill, loot and humiliate': Thousands of Druze flee massacre in Damascus
Hundreds of Syrian Druze families recount harrowing escapes, fear of further violence and the struggle to survive—some now receiving humanitarian aid from Israel in Mount Hermon region as tensions escalate in As-Suwayda
Einav Halabi
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22:47 | 05.06.25
Houthis to continue attacks on Israel: 'From now on, stay in your shelters'
Iranian proxy refuses to stop missile launches at Israel despite ceasefire with US; 'There will be no retreat from supporting Gaza, no matter the price'
Lior Ben Ari
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22:19 | 05.06.25
Surveying damage from Israeli bombardments, Houthis vow 'shocking response'
Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen, including a cement plant and Hodeidah port, after drone and missile attacks on Israel; Yemeni rebels vow harsh retaliation as both sides brace for further escalation in the region
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun
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11:59 | 05.06.25
Despite raids, the Captagon threat outlives Assad and Nasrallah
Despite anti-drug claims by Damascus, Captagon smuggling continues unchecked, driven by a complex network involving ex-military, Hezbollah and regional actors
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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08:31 | 05.06.25
‘Saudis cheered more than Israel’: Arab media split over Mossad role in Independence Day event
Mossad agents R, D and N, who led 'Pagers Operation,' drew widespread Arab media coverage; most outlets called it a 'rare public appearance,' noted their faces were hidden; Hezbollah-linked paper slammed Gulf channels
Lior Ben Ari
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18:18 | 05.05.25
Explosion at Revolutionary Guard ammunition depot reported in southern Iran
Opposition media says that the explosion occurred after fire broke out at an ammunition warehouse belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Lior Ben Ari
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17:54 | 05.05.25
US airstrikes fail to stop Houthi recruitment surge in famine-stricken tribal areas
Iran-backed terror group is leveraging the Gaza war and widespread suffering in Yemen to recruit terrorists, including children, who join to escape poverty; Houthis frame conflict as part of a broader campaign to support Palestinians
Lior Ben Ari
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16:34 | 05.05.25
Lebanon warns Hamas it will face 'harshest measures' over attacks from its territories
Warning by Higher Defense Council, country's top military body, comes weeks after several Lebanese and Palestinians were detained on suspicion of firing rockets into northern Israel
Associated Press
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14:28 | 05.02.25
'They massacred us': Syria’s Druze plead for help as sectarian violence escalates
Syria’s Druze minority faces rising violence and political marginalization under President al-Sharaa’s regime, with over 70 dead in recent clashes and international calls mounting for urgent intervention to protect the embattled community
Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Yair Kraus, Roi Rubinstein
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20:32 | 05.01.25
Weekend U.S.-Iran nuclear talks postponed, Oman says
Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi says summit, set to take place in Rome, rescheduled due to 'logitical reasons'
Associated Press
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17:47 | 05.01.25
Iran had imperial ambitions in Syria, but failed, secret embassy documents show
Papers outline Iran's dreams of a US-style Marshall Plan in Syria, having spectacularly failed with the fall of Bashar al-Assad; huge projects stymied early by corruption, sanctions and money problems
Reuters
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14:38 | 05.01.25
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