World must act now on snapback sanctions on Islamic Republic - opinion
Critics will say sanctions hurt ordinary people more than leaders. That is true to some degree. But ignoring Iran’s nuclear drive and regional aggression would hurt far more.
Middle East
Israeli evacuation of Gaza City would be unsafe and unfeasible, Red Cross head says
Israel is undermining the two-state solution, Denmark's foreign minister says
Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi, eight ministers killed in IAF Thursday strike
Hezbollah defies disarmament push as Israel maintains border buffer
BEHIND THE LINES: Lebanon's government faces mounting challenges in its faux attempt to dismantle Hezbollah's weapons, with no signs of real progress on the horizon.
Arab states increase focus on Gaza City battle as Israel intensifies military offensive - analysis
Al-Ain reports that some Israeli officials “make no secret of their desire to promote the ‘voluntary migration’ of Palestinians,” though experts describe this proposal as “unrealistic.”
Lebanese army disarms six Palestinian camps, Hamas and Islamic Jihad not included - report
According to the report the Lebanese Army received “a batch of light and medium weapons, B7 rockets, and medium-range surface-to-surface missiles from the camps of Tyre.”
Israel targeted Iranian officials' bodyguards to kill Tehran's leadership, NYT reports
The New York Times reported that Israeli intelligence had used Iranian security guards’ use of mobile phones, including posts made during meetings, to hunt Iranian officials.
Lebanon's new leaders believe they can salvage the state from Hezbollah - analysis
There is a belief today that Hezbollah is weaker than it has been in decades and this gives an opportunity to those like Salam and Aoun to change Lebanon’s trajectory.
Inside the Muslim Brotherhood's industry of death: An interview with Cynthia Farahat
An interview with Cynthia Farahat, author of ‘The Secret Apparatus: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Industry of Death’
Voices from the Arab press: Between the Yalta and Alaska summits
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Iran says eight arrested for suspected links to Israel's Mossad spy agency
State media reported earlier this month that Iranian police had arrested as many as 21,000 "suspects" during the 12-day war with Israel.
Seven IDF soldiers wounded by explosive device in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood
The seven were wounded after encountering an explosive device while operating on an Israeli Namer APV.
Iran's looming collapse: Dangers of civil war, regional instability
IRAN AFFAIRS: As Iran teeters on the brink of collapse, the country faces the looming threat of civil war and regional instability, with power struggles between rival factions.
