Analysis UAE gauges new Lebanon deals amid Levant economic stabilization push Beirut welcomed a high-level business delegation from the UAE in late August as Abu Dhabi pursues new regional economic engagement amid Iran's waning influence. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Israel’s Lebanon dilemma: Confront Hezbollah without angering Trump, triggering Iran Israeli sources point out that the pilot project for Israel's withdrawal and the Lebanese military taking control over the area is not working because of the government's reluctance to search for Hezbollah's weapons in private homes. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz Syria, Saudi Arabia to establish joint bank; Lebanon, UAE ink deals, deepen economic ties; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Lebanon, UAE ink deals, deepen economic ties on Emirati Beirut visit An Emirati business delegation signed the agreements in Beirut and met with President Joseph Aoun, indicating the UAE's interest in deepening economic ties with Lebanon. Lebanon
Newsletter: Business & Tech Iran keeps Hormuz reopening on hold By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Newsletter: Daily Briefing US lifts Syria's terror designation By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
From Yemen to Turkey, Mideast reacts to death of Hezbollah's Nasrallah Leaders and groups in the Middle East have reacted to the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed Friday in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. Lebanon
Who was Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s formative leader killed by Israel? After decades of leading Hezbollah and overseeing its rise both in Lebanon and in the region, Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut. Lebanon
Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut The strike followed days of intensifying Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Lebanon
At least 700 killed, 120,000 displaced as UN calls Lebanon situation ‘catastrophic' The ongoing Israeli escalation in Lebanon has displaced nearly 120,000 in less than a week, prompting 16,100 Lebanese to enter Syria. Lebanon
Netanyahu softens position, says Israel discussing US-France cease-fire plan in Lebanon On Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will continue battling Hezbollah, but on Friday he indicated Israel will continue talks with the United States over a possible cease-fire in Lebanon. Israel
Analysis From yes to no to maybe: Behind Netanyahu's shifting stance on Lebanon cease-fire Multifront conflicts are damaging Israel's economy, making a declaration of victory in Gaza by the Israeli prime minister a possibility at the UN. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel: Pentagon finalizes $8.7B arms package as strikes on Lebanon continue Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushed aside the Biden administration's call for a cease-fire just days after Washington quietly released $3.5 billion in additional funds for the Israeli military. United States
US, France call for 21-day cease-fire on Israel-Lebanon border US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron said it was time to “give diplomacy a chance to succeed.” Lebanon
US, UK militaries deploy troops to Cyprus in case of Lebanon evacuation Washington has not yet authorized an evacuation, but President Joe Biden acknowledged "all-out war is possible" as Israel mobilizes two reserve brigades amid threats of a potential ground incursion to root out Hezbollah. Lebanon
US, UK send troops to Cyprus in response to Lebanon crisis: What we know Western countries have been calling on citizens to depart Lebanon while some Lebanese residents are fleeing to Syria. Lebanon
More than 40,000 shelter in Lebanon schools as Israel expands airstrikes Israeli airstrikes continued in Lebanon for the third day in a row, causing the worst wave of displacement in nearly two decades. Lebanon
Israeli military prepares for possible ground operation in Lebanon The Israeli military is activating two reserve soldier brigades in what could be part of the preparation for a possible ground invasion into Lebanon. Israel
