Cairo, Riyadh urge immediate de-escalation across the region

Sanaa ushers in new phase to break Saudi blockade, wresting people’s rights, Yemen’s sovereignty by force

SANAA, July 03 (YPA) — After nearly eleven years of war and blockade, Sanaa on Friday ushered in a new phase of political and military escalation. This bold move marks a strategic shift in the conflict with Riyadh to impose a new, firm, and irreversible reality, under the banner of breaking the Saudi blockade imposed []

RSF drone strikes and encirclement of El Obeid raise fears of mass atrocities in Sudan

ALBAWABA- Tensions have sharply escalated in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify drone strikes and shelling while reinforcing positions around the city, raising fears of an imminent large-scale offensive and potential mass atrocities...

Geneva mine action conference focuses on war remnants, recovery efforts in Syria

Geneva, June 24 (SANA) Syrian officials and international partners discussed efforts to expand mine-clearance operations and tackle contamination from unexploded ordnance across Syria at a conference in Geneva on Tuesday, describing the issue as a major obstacle to recovery and reconstruction. The event, chaired by Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh, brought []

Bracing For Atrocities: US Sounds Alarm As Paramilitary Forces Encircle Key Sudanese City

The United States government has raised an urgent alarm over troop movements in Sudan, warning that mass atrocities may be imminent around the city of El Obeid. According to an official press statement released on June 22, 2026, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied groups are currently gathering troops around the strategic city. [] Bracing For Atrocities: US Sounds Alarm As Paramilitary Forces Encircle Key Sudanese City

International Body Warns of Escalating Settlement, Targeting of UNRWA, & "New Gaza" Schemes

International Body Warns of Escalating Settlement, Targeting of UNRWA, & "New Gaza" Schemes

Sudan war: Int’l pressure grows as fears mount over escalation in El Obeid

International efforts to address Sudan’s deepening crisis have intensified amid growing warnings from the United... The post Sudan war: Int’l pressure grows as fears mount over escalation in El Obeid appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.

Gaza and the Calculus of Arab Complicity

Introduction: The Strategic Framing of a Humanitarian Catastrophe The conflict in Gaza, at its most immediate level, is a devastating

Israeli Forces Carry out Incursion into Southern Syria's Western Daraa Province

Damascus, June 28 (QNA) - The Israeli occupation forces have advanced in the Yarmouk Basin area of the western Daraa province in southern Syria.

Israel and Lebanon to sign framework agreement in coming hours, Israeli official says

The U.S.-mediated talks, originally set to last three days, were extended after sides were in a stalemate regarding IDF withdrawal plans IDF officials said they understand that forces must prepare for a withdrawal, but they still does not know which areas Israel will hand over to the Lebanese army

Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks

Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a U.S. backed proposal that would see Israeli troops withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon and transfer control of those areas to the Lebanese army. The discussions are taking place during high level talks in Washington aimed at consolidating the fragile ceasefire that has largely held since Sunday. The [] The post Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Netanyahu Causes Escalation of Tensions in Region / Continuation of Lebanon's Occupation Must End: Qatari FM

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasizing that this is not the first time Netanyahu has caused escalation of tensions in the region, warned that any escalation of tensions in Lebanon or anywhere else in the region will affect the Iran-U.S. negotiation process, and the continued occupation of Lebanese territory must end.

Lebanese president invited to White House after historic Jerusalem-Beirut deal

A dramatic diplomatic shift is unfolding in the Middle East as Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has been invited to the White House on July 21, just weeks after Jerusalem and Beirut signed a US-brokered framework agreement aimed at ending years of cross-border fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists. The invitation fuels growing speculation [] The post Lebanese president invited to White House after historic Jerusalem-Beirut deal appeared first on World Israel News.

Gaza Executive Council Member Sigrid Kaag on Trump, Iran, and Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis

Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and Gaza Executive Council Member Sigrid Kaag joins Al Arabiya English to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the future of diplomacy with Iran, and the shifting geopolitical landscape following the recent conflict in the Gulf. Kaag explains why humanitarian aid to Gaza must be unconditional, warns that international attention is drifting away from the enclave, and argues that lasting peace can only be achieved through diplomacy and political compromise. She also reflects on the collapse of trust, the role of international institutions, and the challenges facing the region after the latest escalation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. #Gaza #Israel #Palestine #Iran #Trump #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #HumanitarianAid #UnitedNations #ICC #Ceasefire #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaEnglish #SigridKaag

IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in two small incidents, but ceasefire holds

All of this was taking place just as Jerusalem and Beirut kicked off another round of direct talks in Washington addressing a wide range of issues.

Israeli army demolishes homes, sets up checkpoints in occupied areas of southern Lebanon

Moves come hours after Netanyahu, Katz tour areas occupied by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon

Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza amid Israeli attacks

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration. The move comes as Israeli attacks continue and humanitarian conditions worsen across the territory. The decision includes the resignation of key officials and the end of the government emergency committee, with Hamas saying it hopes the step will support efforts to end the conflict and allow more aid into Gaza. The future of Gaza’s administration remains uncertain as ceasefire negotiations continue. Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Gaza #Hamas #Israel #Palestine #Ceasefire #MiddleEast #HumanitarianCrisis #AlJazeera

US-Backed Plan Would Shift Parts of Southern Lebanon From IDF to Lebanese Army

Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed initiative [] The post US-Backed Plan Would Shift Parts of Southern Lebanon From IDF to Lebanese Army appeared first on The Media Line.

Fifth round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon to be held in Washington today

Washington DC [US], June 23 (ANI): Amid the ongoing tensions in the region, Israel and Lebanon are set to engage in another round of talks in Washington DC on Tuesday (local time). Citing a State Department official, CNN reported that this fifth round of US-mediated talks will comprise sessions on political and military issues, as Washington aims to make progress on a 'comprehensive peace and security agreement,