Politics
Lebanon’s parliament convened once again in an attempt to elect a president, aiming to resolve a two-year leadership void. In the first round of voting, army commander Joseph Aoun emerged as the leading candidate with 71 votes out of 128 but fell short of the two-thirds majority required for a......
The militant group Hamas has announced its readiness to release 34 Israeli captives as part of a potential new agreement, while the death toll in Gaza has reportedly reached 45,805. According to a leaked list published by Saudi outlet A-Sharq al-Awsat, the proposed release includes twelve women and children,......
Sweden has announced a significant change in its humanitarian aid approach to Gaza, deciding to discontinue funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) while increasing overall assistance through other organizations. The decision comes amid mounting......
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 25 Palestinians, with dozens more wounded, marking another grim chapter in the ongoing conflict. The attack targeted a multistory residential building in the Nuseirat refugee camp, adding to the toll of over 50 Palestinian deaths......
Israel’s escalating military actions in Syria have drawn international attention and raised significant questions about its motives and objectives. Since the departure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Russia, Israel has intensified its operations in Syrian territory, claiming over 400 attacks......
In a stunning development, Syrian rebels, led by radical Islamist factions, declared the fall of President Bashar al-Assad and the "liberation" of Damascus on Syrian state television. The announcement marked the end of over five decades of Assad family rule, culminating in a swift offensive......
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, reaffirmed the Lebanese group’s unwavering support for the Syrian government as opposition forces ramped up their military offensive. Speaking on Thursday, Qassem condemned the recent advances by what he referred to as "terrorist groups,"......
Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, has emphasized the importance of respecting and consolidating the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, calling it a “positive development” that is vital for the country's unity and territorial security. His remarks came on Tuesday during a......
This year, Arab-American political influence emerged as a significant force in U.S. politics, highlighting a pivotal shift in political dynamics. One of the most notable developments in the United States following the Democrats’ unexpected loss in the November 5 elections was the undeniable success......
United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Lebanon-born businessman Massad Boulos as his senior White House advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. This move highlights Trump's continuing efforts to shape his administration, particularly concerning policies in the Middle East.......
As the uneasy truce between Israel and Hezbollah provides much-needed respite for Lebanon, Palestinians in Gaza are left feeling increasingly isolated. Despite the U.S. pushing for renewed efforts to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, hopes for a ceasefire in the enclave remain dim. For nearly a year,......
On Thursday, November 28, Israeli military forces reported violations of a recently established ceasefire with Hezbollah, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict. Israeli tank fire targeted multiple areas in southern Lebanon, including Markaba, Wazzani, Kfarchouba, Khiyam, Taybe, and the agricultural......
Representing Morocco at an international conference organized to support Lebanon, Fouad Yazourh, Ambassador and Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, emphasized the urgent need for Lebanon to be freed from the burden......
