Russia names Dmitry Dogadkin new ambassador to Syria amid thaw: What to know The appointment of the new ambassador, who previously served as Russia’s envoy to Qatar, comes as Moscow recalibrates its ties with the new Syrian authorities to maintain its strategic foothold in the Mediterranean country. Syria
Analysis Netanyahu’s Gaza double game: Back Trump, reassure Israel’s right Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to both give the impression that Israel retains total freedom of action in Gaza while allowing the Board of Peace to move ahead with President Donald Trump’s peace plan. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Exclusive-US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say Reuters
What to know about Lebanon-Israel 7th round of talks held in Rome The US, Israel and Lebanon have sent expanded delegations to the talks, set to continue for three days and expected to focus on security arrangements, border issues and reconstruction. Lebanon
Analysis Another US-Iran truce, same Hormuz standoff: What comes next Since February, two major diplomatic efforts have produced temporary pauses in fighting, but neither has translated into a lasting agreement. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
