'Silencing this TV channel is a huge blow to Turkish democracy. We continue to see the deterioration of freedom of expression in Turkey.'
Dr ... Show more
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Iran transfers $200 million to Hezbollah despite tightening US sanctions: Hezbollah received funds from Iran to aid some 50,000 Lebanese families displaced by ...
ynetnews.com/article/sywialvszg

OpinionAfter meeting in Turkey, can Syria's new government manage tensions with Hezbollah? - analysis
jpost.com/middle-east/article-910651
Syria denies meeting with Lebanon’s Hezbollah in Turkey: What to know: The Syrian government denied reports that Syrian officials met with Hezbollah ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/syria-denies-meeting-lebanons-hezbollah-turkey-what-know

Hezbollah, Syria's al-Sharaa government hold secret talks in Turkey: The new Syrian government led by Ahmad al-Sharaa took power in late 2024 after ousting ...
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/syria/2026-10-01/ty-article/hezbollah-syrias-al-sharaa-government-hold-secret-talks-in-turkey/000001a0-f79b-de52-afe1-f7dfa5f20000

Lebanese army seizes 250kg of explosives smuggled from Syria: Turkey and Syria deny report of meeting arranged with Hezbollah to calm tensions
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/01/lebanese-army-seizes-250kg-of-explosives-smuggled-from-syria/

Mounting pressure on Iran could lead to attack on Israel, ex-national security council head warns
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-910197
OpinionHezbollah as we know it died with Nasrallah - analysis: Sources close to Hezbollah say current Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, has failed to fill the void left ...
i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/levant-turkey/artc-hezbollah-as-we-know-it-died-with-nasrallah-analysis

OpinionNot the end goal: October 7 proved that agreements can mask the next attack - analysis
jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-907924
Paid articlePaywallHundreds of Syrian fighters are participating in the fighting in Yemen at Saudi Arabia’s behest, including in the recently fallen west coast ... Show more
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US slaps new sanctions on networks aiding Iran's proxies in Middle East: The U.S. government announced new sanctions on Thursday against firms and individuals ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-slaps-new-sanctions-networks-aiding-irans-proxies-middle-east-2026-09-10/

IDF Intel. Chief Shlomi Binder's crusade to block Iran from getting nukes - exclusive
jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-908221
'In the not too distant future our countries (Turkey & Israel) will come together because we are the greatest countries in the region, and work together ... Show more
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Israel flags rising terror threat abroad, warns against travel to Sinai and Jordan
ynetnews.com/article/s1zrhyqoge

IDF launches new strikes in Lebanon, cites attempted Hezbollah drone attack: At least two people were reportedly killed in earlier Israeli strikes in Lebanon ...
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/lebanonnews/2026-09-05/ty-article/.premium/idf-launches-new-strikes-in-lebanon-cites-attempted-hezbollah-drone-attack/000001a0-6e87-d4dc-a3ba-6ef7c77b0000

Paid articlePaywallOpinionA sovereign Lebanon serves Israel and Iran alike: Israel’s encroachments and Iran’s intransigence over disarming Hezbollah help no one’s cause
thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/09/04/lebanon-beirut-israel-iran-hezbollah-sovereign/

Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem Post: IDF strikes southern Syria • Israel says Lebanese army failing to curb ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/2026-08-28/live-updates-906868
'The framework agreement clearly states that it is not only about disarmament, it also calls for dismantling Hezbollah ... Show more
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US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizing ties to Iranian government: The Treasury Department redesignated the group "for service to the Iranian regime ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-906164

Netanyahu puts NYC mayor Mamdani alongside Iran’s Ayatollah on enemies poster: ‘Don’t let them win’ read the campaign message, showing the New York mayor ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/mamdani-netanyahu-poster-israel-b3034086.html

OpinionIn his desperate search for a Middle East victory, Trump confuses tactics with strategy - opinion
jpost.com/opinion/article-905985
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video and a photo of an election billboard starring the mayor of New York ... Show more

Hezbollah's Nawaf Moussawi: Only force can compel Israel to leave Lebanon: Force must be used to liberate South Lebanon because Israel will never be convinced to ...
middleeasteye.net/news/hezbollahs-nawaf-moussawi-only-force-can-compel-israel-leave-lebanon

Netanyahu's Likud casts Mamdani alongside Iran, Hezbollah leaders in campaign ad: A Likud campaign billboard places Zohran Mamdani alongside leaders of countries ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-08-16/ty-article/.premium/netanyahus-likud-casts-mamdani-alongside-iran-hezbollah-leaders-in-campaign-ad/000001a0-0b08-db35-afee-7fea86fb0000

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released an election advert displaying Zohran Mamdani alongside the leaders of Iran and Hezbollah ... Show more
Not just missiles: The 'silent war' that is draining Hezbollah's coffers: Israel attacked banks, money changers and gas stations, the US pressured Beirut to ...
ynetnews.com/article/hk1hc4uufx

A Syrian town's battle to rebuild after Hezbollah's scorched-earth campaign: Madaya, a lush hillside town famed for its fruit production, was targeted for its ...
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/16/a-syrian-towns-battle-to-rebuild-after-hezbollahs-scorched-earth-campaign/

OpinionStop living in la-la land: Only the IDF can curb Israel’s enemies – opinion: Praise to America for the Jared Kushner-driven initiative to stop Hamas and ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-905438
US ambassador to Beirut says Israeli attacks in south Lebanon will continue until Hezbollah is disarmed
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/14/us-ambassador-to-beirut-says-israeli-attacks-in-south-lebanon-will-continue-until-hezbollah-is-disarmed/

Hezbollah once paid families $14,000 when Israel destroyed their homes. Now it may not afford to
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/13/hezbollah-once-paid-families-14000-when-israel-destroyed-their-homes-now-it-may-not-afford-to/

Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify Hezbollah disarmament
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2026-08-07/ty-article/.premium/lebanon-israel-agree-on-countries-that-could-verify-hezbollah-disarmament/0000019f-dd90-d86b-a59f-ddb647af0000

Hezbollah signals surprise shift on Syria: Naim Qassem says he's open to meeting new Syrian leadership
i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/levant-turkey/artc-hezbollah-signals-surprise-shift-on-syria-naim-qassem-says-he-s-open-to-meeting-new-syrian-leadership

Turkey ready to participate in post-UNIFIL force in Lebanon, Erdogan tells Aoun: Aoun paid a one-day visit to Ankara amid Lebanon's push to secure an Israeli ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/turkey-ready-participate-post-unifil-force-lebanon-erdogan-tells-aoun

Turkiye wants to join a new Lebanon security initiative after UN mission ends: ANKARA: Turkiye is interested in participating in a new security initiative for ...
arabnews.com/node/2652845/middle-east

Lebanon's Aoun to make first trip to Trump's White House with Hezbollah disarmament plan
jpost.com/middle-east/article-902906

Key FactsTrump Hosts Aoun to Advance Lebanon-Israel Peace Efforts
Jul 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: al-monitor.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: al-monitor.com
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US President Donald Trump in the first Oval Office meeting for a Lebanese leader since 2009, focusing on a trilateral framework with Israel and the US.
- The Lebanese military began deploying in southern pilot zones just hours before the summit, coinciding with Israel’s gradual withdrawal from those areas.
- Trump expressed commitment to supporting Lebanon’s military and indicated openness to dialogue involving Hezbollah while acknowledging the challenges ahead.
- The agreement aims to remove weapons from non-state groups and end hostilities between Lebanon and Israel permanently.
with the ultimate objective of ending the state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel forever.— In Washington, D.C., President Joseph Aoun spoke to reporters after thanking Trump for the historic achievement of signing the framework on June 26.
Lebanon’s Mitri says divisive Israel framework still lacks government approval: Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri tells MEE any deal with Israel to stop its war ...
middleeasteye.net/news/lebanon-mitri-divisive-israel-framework-lacks-government-approval

OpinionTrump, do not bet on Syria's leader al-Sharaa to dismantle Hezbollah - opinion: Using Syria’s new government against Hezbollah could shift the balance of power ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-900924
‘Reclaim America’: Shock 4th of July scenes: Welcome to our live coverage of US politics and the conflict in the Middle East.
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Syrian foreign minister's visit to Lebanon opens cautious channel to Hezbollah: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's second official visit to Lebanon ...
middleeasteye.net/news/syrian-foreign-minister-visit-lebanon-opens-cautious-channel-hezbollah
Syria will not fight Hezbollah, but will increase its involvement in Lebanese affairs
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/lebanonnews/2026-07-03/ty-article/.premium/syria-wont-fight-hezbollah-but-will-increase-its-presence-in-lebanon/0000019f-26cd-d19c-abbf-3fefa6420000
IDF soldier killed in clash with Hezbollah gunman in south Lebanon: Iran FM warns any challenge to Tehran’s control of Hormuz will ‘increase tensions’ * Bahrain ...
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Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem Post: Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, IDF to remain in Lebanon for now • Marco ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/2026-06-20/live-updates-899957
Key FactsUS Reimposes Naval Blockade Amid Gulf Tensions
Jul 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- The US military attacked an Iranian submarine maintenance site using single-use drones to limit Iran's ability to target commercial shipping.
- President Trump announced the resumption of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, demanding a 20 percent levy on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Several Gulf states reported missile attacks from Iran, while Yemen’s military shelled the Sanaa airport runway to block an Iranian plane’s landing.
- The conflict escalation caused oil prices to rise more than 3 percent, significantly impacting Asian stock markets.
We will keep the strait and likely control it— Trump in a Fox News interview
Trump told Israel to let Syria attack Hezbollah in Lebanon: Trump confirms reports originally denied by a senior US official that he mulled Syria invading ...
middleeasteye.net/news/trump-told-israel-let-syria-attack-hezbollah-lebanon

Key FactsTrump Urges Israel to Manage Hezbollah More Responsibly
Jun 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- President Trump called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to act with greater responsibility regarding Lebanon and Hezbollah.
- The ongoing clashes are seen as a threat to the stability of the U.S.-Iran peace deal.
- Trump suggested Syria might be more effective in handling Hezbollah than Israel.
- The peace agreement with Iran is progressing to its second stage and aims to prevent nuclear weapon development.
They're not going to acquire a nuclear weapon. If they do, all hell will rain down on them, and they're not going to do that.— Trump told reporters at the G7 summit in France.
🔴 First round of direct technical negotiations between Washington and Tehran scheduled for tomorrow in Switzerland, according to Al Arabiya sources
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Iran Latest: Israel and Hezbollah agree to Lebanon truce, officials say, as fighting delays U.S.-Iran talks
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Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it: Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in ...
apnews.com/article/iran-us-ceasefire-hezbollah-israel-28d80744e192ae0d5cce73a5a08af906

Key FactsTemporary Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel Amid Conflict
Jun 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
- Iran and Israel halted their strikes after US President Trump's intervention but warned that hostilities may resume if provocations continue.
- The recent exchanges caused oil prices to spike by up to 5% before stabilizing once Iran announced the end of its missile attacks.
- Israel targeted Iranian air defenses and missile production facilities, prompting retaliatory strikes by Iran on similar Israeli sites.
- Peace negotiations persist, although both nations remain prepared to resume military actions despite the current ceasefire.
Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon.— Donald J. Trump, in an Axios interview, warned Netanyahu against going back to war with Iran.
Liberman: Netanyahu's submission, US-Iran deal will allow Tehran to evolve into a nuclear power
jpost.com/israel-news/article-899574
Trump ‘not happy’ with Israel’s handling of Hezbollah and Lebanon : U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is 'not happy with the way Israel has handled ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-trump-not-happy-with-israels-handling-of-hezbollah-and-lebanon/
Toronto group calls to release alleged Iran proxy who coordinated waves of attacks on Jewish sites
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-899066
Mossad armed Kurdish militias with Hamas, Hezbollah weapons before Trump halted plan
ynetnews.com/article/rj9xdg1zmg

Tom Barrack addresses criticism over his remarks on Hezbollah, Turkey: What to know
al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/tom-barrack-addresses-criticism-over-his-remarks-hezbollah-turkey-what-know

Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-898107
Lebanon is fed up, and ready to remake itself: Fresh from his evening shower on May 15, Ibrahim Nehme was settling onto the couch to watch the news in a quiet ...
ekathimerini.com/nytimes/1305661/lebanon-is-fed-up-and-ready-to-remake-itself/

Mossad armed Kurdish militias with Hamas, Hezbollah weapons before Trump halted plan
ynetnews.com/article/rj9xdg1zmg

Once, trains ran from Israel to Beirut. Now drones fly the other way: A fragile ceasefire has emptied the Rosh Hanikra border region, just 20 minutes from ...
ynetnews.com/magazine/article/rkvm21neze

Three fronts, no clear victory: The drafts that could reshape the region: Analysis: Draft arrangements on Iran, Lebanon and Gaza could reshape the regional ...
ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/skscgcvggg

Israeli soldier killed, two wounded by explosive drone on Israel-Lebanon border: Two reservists were wounded – one seriously and another moderately – in the same ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-05-28/ty-article/.premium/israeli-soldier-killed-two-wounded-by-explosive-drone-on-israel-lebanon-border/0000019e-6c9c-d3a6-addf-efdccb650000

Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthrough: Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2026/05/iran-and-us-say-could-be-close-talks-breakthrough

IDF says U.S. limits on Lebanon strikes will hurt efforts to stop Hezbollah drones
haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-05-27/ty-article/.premium/idf-u-s-limits-on-lebanon-strikes-will-hurt-efforts-to-stop-hezbollah-drones/0000019e-6ab2-da7d-a1bf-fab339450000

Israeli startups mobilize against explosive drones at Tel Aviv hackathon: As Hezbollah's drone attacks intensify and the Defense Ministry struggles to respond ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-05-26/ty-article/.premium/israeli-startups-mobilize-against-explosive-drones-at-tel-aviv-hackathon/0000019e-6356-ddac-afbf-ff5eb0110000

Israel prepares wider strikes in Lebanon, tightens restrictions on public gatherings in north
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/lebanonnews/2026-05-25/ty-article/.premium/israel-prepares-wider-strikes-as-lebanon-toll-rises-hezbollah-drones-hit-north/0000019e-601f-d66e-a99f-66bf53080000

Details emerge of a potential Iran deal after Trump claims progress: Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and ...
apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-ceasefire-negotiations-hormuz-e603a7759d6cbd70ce5ed01f439a29dc

Key FactsPeace Deal Near for Iran Conflict
May 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- US President Trump announced that negotiations on a framework agreement to end the Iran war are nearly complete.
- The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, while Iran retains control over the waterway.
- A 14-point memorandum serves as the basis for further talks and a final agreement.
- Within one to two months, key issues like Iran's nuclear program and sanctions will be resolved.
incomplete and incompatible with reality— Fars News Agency, reacting to Trump's announcement of a framework agreement to end the Iran war
Iraqi IRGC operative behind attacks on Jewish targets plotted to kill Ivanka Trump — report
timesofisrael.com/iraqi-irgc-operative-behind-attacks-on-jewish-targets-plotted-to-kill-ivanka-trump-report/

US and Iran report progress on talks ending war: Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan have all said that progress had been made in talks on ending ...
rte.ie/news/world/2026/0523/1574900-iran-lebanon/

Hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey after Israel deportation: Pakistani Mediator Meets Iran's Araghchi to Discuss Proposals to End War ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/2026-05-22/ty-article-live/hundreds-of-gaza-flotilla-activists-arrive-in-turkey-after-israel-deportation/0000019e-4d64-d637-a99f-6ffe13980000

OpinionAfter the arrest of a Kataib Hezbollah suspect, expect more such operations against Iran's Iraqi proxies
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/19/iraq-iran-us-militias-kataib-hezbollah-donald-trump/

Lebanon death toll passes 3,000 in Israel-Hezbollah war despite truce extension: Report: Gaza Board of Peace Admits Trump's Plan Faces Major Obstacles ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-05-19/ty-article-live/lebanon-death-toll-passes-3-000-in-israel-hezbollah-war-despite-truce-extension/0000019e-3dcd-d0ff-afbe-7fcd37530000

US CENTCOM says Iran's proxy networks has been mostly cut off from Iranian weapons
Eitan Dangot has the latest with Nicole Zedeck on #TheRundown

US Lawmakers Demand Clarification From Marco Rubio Over F-35s to Turkey: US lawmakers are calling on Marco Rubio to clarify statements on the sale of F-35s to ...
greekreporter.com/2026/05/13/us-lawmakers-demand-clarification-marco-rubio-turkey-f-35s/

🔴 LIVE: War on Iran | Day 73
- Multinational talks held on restoring navigation through Hormuz
- Lebanon says 2,846 killed in Israeli attacks since March
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OpinionThe illusion of a sovereign Lebanon: Why past agreements keep collapsing - analysis
jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-895257
Pope Leo XIV comforts 13 priests from southern Lebanon with surprise video call: Christians make up around a third of Lebanon’s 5 million people ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/pope-leo-xiv-comforts-13-priests-from-southern-lebanon-with-surprise-video-call

Syria foils 'Hezbollah assassination plot' with raids across country: Authorities seize explosives, grenade launchers and firearms from alleged Hezbollah cell
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/05/syria-foils-hezbollah-assassination-plot-with-raids-across-country/

Hunted by drones it should have seen coming, Israel now sees its Lebanon strategy at risk
timesofisrael.com/hunted-by-drones-it-should-have-seen-coming-israels-lebanon-strategy-is-now-at-risk/

US and Iran prepare for talks as Strait of Hormuz remains restricted: Israel said it will open direct negotiations with Lebanon focused on disarming Iran-backed ...
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Key FactsIsraeli strikes on Hizbullah could endanger Iran ceasefire
Apr 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- Shortly after Iran and the United States announced the ceasefire, Israel’s air force said it struck more than 100 targets within ten minutes on Wednesday; Lebanon’s civil defense reported 254 deaths and more than 1,000 injuries.
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the two-week ceasefire included Lebanon, while Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump denied this; however, point ten of Iran’s ten-point plan calls for fighting to stop on all fronts, although it is unclear whether this was the original or an amended version.
- Iranian news agency Fars reported that tankers were still being prevented from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while Mohammad Ghalibaf and Masud Pezeshkian presented a ceasefire in Lebanon as a condition for further steps.
- The first talks between Iranian and American representatives are scheduled to begin in Islamabad on Saturday, but it remains unclear whether Iran will resume attacks in support of Hizbullah.
Neither option is acceptable. The world is watching the massacres in Lebanon. The ball is now in the United States' court, and the world is watching to see whether it will fulfill its obligations.— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi; commented on the ceasefire versus continuation of the war in Lebanon in the coverage.
Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
bostonglobe.com/2026/04/17/nation/us-iran-war-updates/

Trump says Iran agrees to 'never' close Hormuz strait again: Lebanon-Israel agree to a 10-day truce while Trump signals a breakthrough Iran deal ...
gulfnews.com/world/mena/lebanon-israel-10-day-ceasefire-begins-as-trump-says-iran-nuclear-deal-close-1.500509689

