Middle East
My Word: Mending fences in good faith - opinion
True peace won’t be achieved without disarming and dismantling Hamas, Hezbollah, and, above all, their sponsor, Iran.
Why Israeli officials fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite Lebanon deal - exclusive
Games of chance and society in the Middle East
Turkey grows stronger, hostility towards Israel increasing, academic expert warns
Israel is stronger than before October 7, but the war is not over - opinion
From Gaza to Iran, Israel has shifted the strategic balance in its favor, though significant security challenges remain.
Gulf states' reactions to Lebanon agreement show signs of stability for region - analysis
Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the President of the UAE, said he sees the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel as a step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Full text: The US-brokered Israel-Lebanon framework for peace, diplomatic ties
The aim of the deal is to create a path to peace for both Israel and Lebanon, and to establish diplomatic relations between them.
What comes after the ceasefire? Former US admiral Mike Rogers on Iran and cyber warfare
In a rare and candid conversation, former four-star Navy Admiral Mike Rogers pulls no punches about the strategic reality that emerges from the recent US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Qatar can no longer hide behind the mask of mediation - opinion
Iranian cyberattacks on Israel have surged since war, Israeli cyber chief says
The attacks targeted Israel's critical infrastructure, central organizations, small to medium-sized companies, and the public, citing law practices and accounting firms as among the smaller ones hit.
Trump says US, Iran expected to meet in Qatar on Tuesday at Tehran's request
IDF kills PIJ terrorist who took hostages on Oct. 7 • US-Iran talks reportedly move to Qatar • Senior Lebanese official slams US-brokered deal with Israel
Voices from the Arab press: Will Tehran celebrate while Netanyahu waits in the wings?
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Israel-Lebanon deal: A better agreement – but will it be a better outcome? - opinion
Resolution 1701 promised many of the same objectives we are hearing today: the Lebanese government would exercise sovereignty over its territory, etc. On paper, it sounded convincing.
The strategic misjudgment of the Kurdish factor in Iran’s war - opinion
While Washington initially expressed rhetorical support for the Kurdish opposition, it later issued more cautious messages discouraging active Kurdish involvement in the conflict.
