Archives for December, 2024

Israel says killed three Hamas members in strike on West Bank

Agence France-Presse

US airstrikes hit pro-Assad forces in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor: What to know

The US military is taking advantage of the Syrian government's hasty retreat from Aleppo to muscle up its own defenses on the other side of the country near key oil reserves in the Euphrates River valley near the Iraq border.

Syria

Cash crunch pushes Libyans to bank cards despite hurdles

Agence France-Presse

Culture

Egypt: Archaeologists unearth 2,100-year-old temple in ancient village

The Egyptian government said the recent findings could lead to the discovery of a massive temple as significant as the Luxor Temple.

Egypt

Syria rebels 'at gates' of central city Hama

Agence France-Presse

Gazans walk miles for bread and flour amid war shortages

Agence France-Presse

Dubai property market prices to rise further next year, Knight Frank says

Dubai’s real estate market, which has been booming for the last five years, is predicted to soar even higher.

United Arab Emirates

Palestinian rivals Hamas, Fatah agree on committee to run post-war Gaza

The agreement came during talks between the two rival Palestinian groups in Cairo.

Palestine

Analysis

Could Israel preserve Lebanon ceasefire while retaliating against Hezbollah?

While retaliating against what it considers violations by Hezbollah, Israel insists the ceasefire accord with Lebanon is still on.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

King Charles III to host emir of Qatar on UK state visit

Agence France-Presse

Syria flare-up jolts US and offers chance for Trump

Agence France-Presse

UN chief 'alarmed' by Syria violence, calls for end to fighting

Agence France-Presse

Shock Syria offensive complicates Biden's Middle East push

The State Department called for “de-escalation” as the Syrian rebels continued their rapid assault across the northern part of the country.

Syria

Culture

Iranian rapper Toomaj, who supported protests, released from prison

Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death earlier this year after releasing a song in support of the Mahsa Amini protests, though the ruling was overturned by the supreme court.

Iran

Analysis

As Lebanon ceasefire wobbles, can Hezbollah afford to retaliate against Israel?

Although keeping the ceasefire seems to be in Hezbollah’s best interest, the Iran-backed "Party of God" may have to deal with a new paradigm in the near future.

By Miguel Flores Hormigo

Israel pounds Lebanon after Hezbollah attack, straining fragile ceasefire

Israel responds with wide-ranging airstrikes after Hezbollah claimed its first attack on Israel on Monday following the implementation of a ceasefire between the two.

Lebanon