2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (572+ words) The Palestinian militant group has announced the dissolution of its administrative committee that has run the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the path for a technocratic body to assume civilian governance Hamas dissolves Gaza government committee after 18 years…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (547+ words) Lebanese officials express concern that the US-Iran deal weakens Beirut's independent negotiating position, noting a significant lack of trust between Lebanese and Israeli delegations over withdrawal and security demands. Lebanon is proceeding with face-to-face talks with Israel in Washington to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1102+ words) Trump’s call for more Middle Eastern countries, and even Iran, to join the Abraham Accords faces opposition amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region. Trump has urged Middle Eastern leaders to join the Abraham Accords as talks…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (517+ words) The administration of Donald Trump has reportedly proposed a new ceasefire framework aimed at reducing tensions after renewed clashes in southern Lebanon Marco Rubio is leading US-backed efforts for a fresh Israel-Lebanon ceasefire amid renewed fighting. Israel’s military advance into…...

5+ mon, 5+ hour ago   (394+ words) Pope warns threats of total destruction risk innocent lives and violate moral principles. Cardinal argues conflict fails just war doctrine, no clear cause, intent, or proportionality. Both urge dialogue, ceasefire, and a rejection of power-driven escalation. Pope Leo XIV, the…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (913+ words) The Israeli Embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement from four groups representing atomic bomb survivors that criticised the US and Israel’s war on Iran. The statement was returned to the groups in Nagasaki Prefecture by the post…...