Middle East

New Israeli airstrikes hit sites in southern, eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

New Israeli airstrikes hit sites in southern, eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Army claims attacks targeted Hezbollah sites; there was no comment from group or Lebanese authorities

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Israeli foreign minister claims interest in Syria deal despite ongoing occupation
18.12.2025

Israeli foreign minister claims interest in Syria deal despite ongoing occupation

Gideon Saar says Israel seeks ‘security-based agreement’ with Damascus, denies territorial ambitions in Syria, Lebanon

Iraq welcomes US Congress vote to repeal war authorizations
18.12.2025

Iraq welcomes US Congress vote to repeal war authorizations

Congress votes to repeal 1991 Gulf War, 2002 Iraq War Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iraq

Syria hails US Senate move to lift Caesar Act sanctions
17.12.2025

Syria hails US Senate move to lift Caesar Act sanctions

Syria’s foreign minister says US move ‘opens new horizons for cooperation and partnership between our country and the world’

Israeli army shells Quneitra in new violation of Syria’s sovereignty
17.12.2025

Israeli army shells Quneitra in new violation of Syria’s sovereignty

Israeli forces fired a number of artillery shells toward Tel al-Ahmar Sharqi in southern Quneitra countryside, local media says

Israel releases 11 Palestinians from Gaza after months of detention
17.12.2025

Israel releases 11 Palestinians from Gaza after months of detention

Palestinian prisoners earlier released by Israel showed signs of abuse, malnutrition, severe injuries