Oct 15, 2021
Iran proxies in Syria threaten Israel
Iran-backed forces in Syria have vowed a forceful response to Israel’s alleged strike in Syria's Homs Province. By Erin Viner and Jonathan Hessen In the second such strike within a…
Oct 15, 2021
Deadly clashes erupt at Hezbollah rally
At least 6 Shi'ite Muslim Lebanese were shot dead in Beirut yesterday, in an attack on protesters on their way to attend a demonstration called by Hezbollah to demand the…
Oct 15, 2021
The Collapse of Lebanon: Scenarios for the Future
By Dr. Aiman Mansour, Expert on inter-Arab politics, the northern front and regional strategy. The dour forecasts regarding Lebanon’s future are based on fundamental facts that cannot be amended: A…
Oct 14, 2021
Shi’ite cleric Sadr wins Iraqi election
The biggest winner in an Iraqi election on Monday is Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. By Erin Viner The 47-year-old leader of the Sadrist political party, which has steadily increased…
Oct 13, 2021
4 killed in Syria-Iraq border strike
The deceased fighters were members of Iran-backed factions who died during air strikes conducted by jets of unknown origin in al-Bukamal region in east Deir Ez-Zor Governorate late Monday. By…
Oct 12, 2021
Bennett reaffirms Israeli sovereignty over Golan
The Israeli Cabinet is to approve the establishment of two new communities on the strategic plateau within the next 6 weeks, said the Israeli Prime Minister. By Erin Viner "Generations…
Oct 11, 2021
Deadly IDF strike alleged in Syria
Damascus has accused Jerusalem of launching missile strikes on the Syrian Armed Forces (SAF) Tiyas military airport in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. By Erin Viner The London-based Syrian…
Oct 11, 2021
Merkel affirms German commitment to Israel
"Every government in Germany will have to side with Israel, and I believe that every government will indeed feel a commitment to your security," vowed outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel…
Oct 08, 2021
Iran-Saudi talks progress
Direct discussions to mend deep divisions between regional rivals Tehran and Riyadh are advancing. By Erin Viner This, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian at a press conference in…
Oct 08, 2021
Egypt, Jordan to ease Lebanon crisis
Cairo is arranging gas deliveries and Amman hopes to start supplying Beirut with electricity to help ease Beirut’s severe power shortages. By Erin Viner Egypt is now finalizing its agreement…