17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Military Escalation Heightens Civilian Risk in Lebanon

The escalation of Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon has intensified the plight of civilians, according to reports by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL…

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart

UPDATE — Aug 17, 14:45 UTC: The new article highlights Iran's readiness for potential US ground operations as the Memorandum of Understanding expires, sign

16 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israel's Escalating Strikes in Southern Lebanon: Strategic Underpinnings

The recent Israeli military offensives in southern Lebanon mark a sharp escalation in hostilities, casting a shadow over the two recently brokered US-mediated ceasefire agreements.…

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Eleven people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, authorities say, in one of the deadliest days of attacks since an agreement aimed at reducing hostilities was…

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

Speaking to Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview, Erdogan said the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits signatories to taking unified steps should any one of them come under exter…

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Southern Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Decimate Region

Seven individuals have been reported dead and three wounded following an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. This action signifies an intensification of Israeli assaults across …

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Damascus Refrains from Costly Lebanese Gambit

Recent deliberations have surfaced regarding a potential Syrian intervention in Lebanon, aimed at disarming Hezbollah. The United States, under the Trump administration, has sugges…

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Tensions Escalate Over Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

Lebanon's Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has intensified calls for a definitive timetable for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory, amidst rising tensions following a deal cri…

14 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment. A majority of M…

10 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanon Expands Legal Pursuit Against Former Central Bank Governor

The Lebanese judiciary has filed new charges against former Banque du Liban Governor Riad Salameh and Samir Hanna, the ex-chairman of Bank Audi, over allegations of significant fin…

10 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Operations Intensify as Homes Razed in Southern Lebanon

In a move that underscores escalating tensions in the region, Israeli military forces have initiated the demolition of homes in southern Lebanese villages, notably Zawtar al-Sharqi…

07 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Rising Tensions: Israel's Renewed Assaults in South Lebanon

Recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have reignited tensions, leading to a surge of anger among residents as diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon falter. The…

06 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

In a stark development amidst ongoing negotiations, Israeli air strikes in Lebanon have resulted in the wounding of eight individuals in the southern district of Tyre. This escalat…

06 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Deliberate Targeting of Lebanese Journalist by Israeli Strike Unveiled

UPDATE — Aug 6, 15:35 UTC: The new article provides further information by detailing the human rights groups, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International&#039

06 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Retaliatory Strikes Target South Lebanon in Response to Soldier Casualties

In a significant escalation, the Israeli military has conducted targeted strikes in southern Lebanon following the deaths of two Israeli soldiers due to an explosive device. This d…

05 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Tensions in Southern Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Recent hostilities in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least one Lebanese civilian and two Israeli soldiers amid heightened military exchanges. An Israeli airstri…

05 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Stalemate in Rome: Lebanon-Israel Disarmament Talks Falter

UPDATE — Aug 5, 15:40 UTC: The new article provides an update on the situation in southern Lebanon, where Israel has resumed military operations due to Hezbolla

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Beirut Blast: Families' Push for Justice Continues

Six years after the catastrophic explosion at the Port of Beirut, families of victims are intensifying their demand for transparency and accountability in the investigation. Recent…

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israel-Lebanon Talks: Progress on Pilot Zones and Military Withdrawal

UPDATE — Aug 4, 15:35 UTC: The new article provides additional context on Hezbollah's denunciation of the Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome. It also mentions re

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Lebanon Overshadows Beirut Blast Anniversary

The annual commemoration of the devastating Beirut port explosion on August 4, a catastrophe etched in modern history for its magnitude, unfolds this year under the shadow of renew…