The resolution demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the war between Israel and the Palestinian group, along with "the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages."

US special envoy said he was in Beirut because he saw "real opportunity" to end the Israel-Hezbollah war

Israel escalated strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut and Tyre, targeting strongholds, while Hezbollah launched retaliatory attacks on Haifa, hitting a synagogue and injuring civilians, with mounting casualties on both sides.

Trump’s return could shift US policy on Israel, with his Republican Party's pro-Israel stance and his preference for "America First" potentially altering military and diplomatic strategies.

Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday that Israel's repeated evacuation orders in Gaza amount to the "war crime of forcible transfer", and to "ethnic cleansing" in parts of the Palestinian territory.

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is set to visit Tehran on Wednesday for crucial talks on Iran's nuclear program, ays after the defense minister of Iran's nemesis Israel warned the Islamic republic was "more exposed than ever to strikes on its nuclear facilities"

Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed 11 people across the country Tuesday

The summit's closing statement said that "a just and comprehensive peace in the region... cannot be achieved without ending the Israeli occupation of all occupied Arab territories to the line of June 4, 1967," referring to the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem as well as Gaza and the Golan...

Indicating improving ties between the two major powerhouses in the Middle East, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged international community to ensure respect the sovereignty of the "sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran".

Smuggled art pieces from Gaza are on display in an exhibition in Amman showcasing pain, suffering and a strong resolve of Gaza residents.

Arab and Muslim leaders are gathering in Saudi capital city Riyadh to discuss Israeli war against Gaza and Lebanon in a bid to send a message to President-elect Donald Trump.

The strike flattened an apartment complex and killed 15 people, many of them relatives

In a fresh report, the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) detailed a raft of violations of international law. Many could amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and possibly even "genocide", it warned, demanding international efforts to prevent "atrocity crimes" and ensure accountability.

The Lebanese MPs called on Azoulay to "urgently prioritize the protection of these historic sites by mobilizing UNESCO’s authority.

Citing a “trust breakdown,” Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Gallant amid the Gaza conflict, sparking Tel Aviv protests, as new defense chief Katz vowed victory over Hamas and Hezbollah.

Israel intensifies airstrikes across Lebanon and Gaza, escalating cross-border violence as Netanyahu urges troops to push Hezbollah back and prevent rearmament, while Hezbollah claims missile attacks on an Israeli base in Haifa.

Washington, United States -- American B-52 bombers have arrived in the Middle East, the US military said Saturday, a day after Washington announced their deployment in a warning to Iran. "B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base's 5th Bomb Wing arrived in the US Central Command area of responsibility,"...

With US mediation, a ceasefire proposal emerges for both Gaza and Lebanon, balancing Israel's security demands and Lebanon’s need for Hezbollah de-escalation and a potential truce with Hamas.

Since last year Saudi Arabia has been bargaining hard for a defense pact with the United States as well as assistance with a civilian nuclear program. As part of that deal the Gulf kingdom, home to the holiest shrines in Islam, would recognize Israel for the first time.

Qassem replaces Hasan Nasrallah who was assassinated by Israel on September 27 after more than 30 years at the helm of the Iran-backed group.

Hezbollah's Qassem, succeeding slain Nasrallah, pledges resistance as Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, killing scores. International anger grows after Israel's UNRWA ban amid Lebanon and Gaza humanitarian concerns escalating rapidly.

The UN's special coordinator for Middle East peace warned that the region was at its "most dangerous juncture" in decades

Shunning international pressure, Israeli parliament passed a bill banning a United Nations aid agency, and also intensified its strikes against besieged Gaza Strip and Lebanon as Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as its new leader.

Araghchi said the "necessary measures" were taken when the attack unfolded, adding that he had been in contact with military officials and that "messages were also exchanged with different parties" whom he did not name. The foreign minister emphasised in his remarks that the Islamic republic has the "right to...

Iran unlikely to escalate situation with Israel, say experts, as UN chief says destruction in Gaza is "shocking". Netanyahu faces opposition to his policies as relatives of Israeli hostages interrupt his speech.

Explosions sounded across Tehran after Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian military sites, raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East involving Iran and its allies in neighboring countries.

Israel’s Mossad chief will travel to Qatar for ceasefire negotiations as Hamas signals readiness to halt fighting, contingent on Israel agreeing to withdraw from Gaza, enable aid access, and facilitate the return of displaced people.

The head of Israel's Mossad spy agency, David Barnea, will head to Qatari capital Doha on Sunday, the Israeli prime minister's office said, to attend talks with US and Qatari officials. The apparent resumption of the long-stalled truce negotiations come with Israel under pressure to end its wars with Iran-backed...

Lebanon says four people were killed including a child in the latest Israeli strikes as Tehran says the United States will bear "full responsibility" if Israel attacks Iran.

-Israel began bombing Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, Lebanese state media reported late Sunday, a further escalation of Israel's nearly month-long war against the militants

War in the Middle East continues as Israeli attack kills 73 in northern Gaza while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says that Hezbollah tried to kill him.

As Israel continues to pound Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank, Turkey's Erdogan conveys his condolences to Hamas officials over Sinwar's death and in a rare gesture Lebanon's caretaker PM Mikati rebukes Iran.

"Israel's internationally wrongful acts give rise to state responsibility, not only for Israel, but for all states," said Navi Pillay, head of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry. The commission has published a new legal position paper spelling out specific actions required following a recent advisory opinion from...

Israel and the US government officials express "relief" at the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. He became the militant group's overall leader in August after the killing of political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iranian capital city Tehran on July 31, 2024.

Hezbollah claimed it destroyed an Israeli tank using a guided missile, while Israel reported killing Hezbollah leader Jalal Mustafa Hariri in Qana, heightening regional tensions.

In a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Netanyahu said he was "opposed to a unilateral ceasefire, which does not change the security situation in Lebanon, and which will only return it to the way it was", according to a statement from his office.

US officials, citing Netanyahu’s pledge, reported relief in Washington as Israel’s counterstrike on Iran will not target oil or nuclear sites, easing fears of an energy crisis and broader conflict

srael's military launched strikes Tuesday on eastern Lebanon, as Hezbollah fought Israeli soldiers after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed no mercy for the militant group saying "We will continue to mercilessly strike Hezbollah in all parts of Lebanon"

Hezbollah announced late Sunday that it launched a "squadron of attack drones" at the Binyamina camp, 30 kilometers south of Haifa, in retaliation for Israeli strikes, including Thursday's air raids that killed at least 22 people in central Beirut.

With Israel ramping up strikes on Lebanon and Gaza, the UN warns of a potentially catastrophic regional conflict, highlighting the rising civilian toll and displacement.

"So Israel has a clear and very legitimate interest in doing that. The people of Lebanon want the same thing. We believe that the best way to get there is through a diplomatic understanding, one that we've been working on for some time, and one that we focus on right...

Leaders from nine European countries around the Mediterranean Sea are set to meet in Cyprus on Friday October 11 to discuss the ongoing wars in the Middle East, which they are affected by but have limited ability to influence.

Tirana, Albania - Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed his attacks on Israel as he arrived in Tirana Thursday, the first stop of a Balkans tour that will also take him to Serbia. Repeating his claim that Israel's actions in Gaza constituted "genocide", he branded it the "shame of humanity", at...

Israel attacks Lebanon killing dozens and injuring more than 100 people, while Joe Biden calls Netanyahu a "liar" and Amnesty says Israel evacuation orders are "misleading" and "inadequate".

"Israel has perpetrated a concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system as part of a broader assault on Gaza," the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry said in a statement.

Saudi Arabia and Iran hold discussions on bilateral and regional issues, especially on peace efforts in Lebanon and Gaza. Also, Hezbollah says it agreed for a ceasefire a day before Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli attacks, but the Israeli regime declined.

While Israel continues to attack Gaza and Lebanon, the situation is "very scary" in Gaza Strip according to a Red Cross official. Also, Lebanese government says it got assurances that Israel will not attack Beirut international airport.

Crude oil prices soared nearly 9% last week, marking the biggest weekly gain since March 2023, following a significant escalation in Middle Eastern conflicts, Euronews reported. Some analysts believe that OPEC+ spare capacity and US production could offset any immediate supply shocks. However, a broader regional conflict in the Middle...

Lebanon remains split over the group's decision to open a front against Israel in solidarity with Gaza and drag the country into war. Lebanon's power-sharing system divides authority among 18 religious sects, with Shiites, Sunnis and Christians maintaining a fragile balance.

Human Rights Watch said the strikes were "impeding civilians trying to flee and disrupting humanitarian operations", adding: "The situation places civilians at grave risk."