Washingtons strategy under Trump has been transactional rather than architectural: pressuring Hamas and Israel into a ceasefire, standing up a Board of Peace for Gazas reconstruction, and leaning hard on Gulf capitals to expand the Abraham Accords - even floating the idea that Iran itself may eventually join . Israel has not achieved its much-touted war goals in Gaza, Lebanon or Iran

Despite pressure from the US to intervene against Hezbollah, the Syrian government is unlikely to do so.

However, The Venue Fort Lauderdale, which was scheduled to host the event, suddenly cancelled it after State Representative Michael Gottlieb, chairman of the Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus, posted a statement on Thursday calling the planned rally an "anti-Jew" gathering. Tlaib has condemned antisemitism and says criticism of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and its attacks in Gaza and Lebanon is not antisemitic

Theyre all catastrophic: The paediatric war wounds Dr Abu Sittah tries to heal in Lebanon Submitted by Gergana Krasteva on Fri, 08/14/2026 - 07:52 In Beirut, the British-Palestinian surgeon treats children severely wounded by Israeli attacks, including three sisters whose lives were altered irreversibly British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah in his office in the Ghassan Abu Sittah Childrens Fund headquarters in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon, on 17 July 2026 (Gergana Krasteva/MEE) Off In his Beirut office, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah is going over his operating list for the weekend: 11 children in total, with life-altering injuries from Israel s wars on Lebanon and Gaza

Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.

But the regions alliances have whipsawed. Erdogan and Sisi are moving closer amid joint concerns over Israels war on Gaza - recognised as a genocide by the United Nations, human rights groups and historians - and broader attacks on Lebanon, Syria and Iran

IDF begins targeted strikes in southern Lebanon

Evening update Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us now, here are the latest developments from across the region: Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern Lebanon's Haddatha as the first day of a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks commence in Rome, expected to continue until Thursday A projectile sinks an Indian vessel near Yemeni waters, with all 14 seafarers safely rescued by the Yemeni coast guard Iran's foreign ministry says that talks with Oman are progressing 'positively' to negotiate a safe and secure route through the Strait of Hormuz Israeli forces continue to intensifytown raidsin the occupied West Bank as Israeli Knesset approves an additional $36m for settlement expansion US Central Command says it has redirected another ship in its blockade of Iranian ports, adding that the Strait of Hormuz remains 'free and open' for traffic Netanyahu says Israeli forces 'are not withdrawing from the current lines in Gaza', and that he disagreed with Trump's Board of Peace roadmap plan for Gaza White House is reportedly set to extend the Jones Act waiver, which has already reachedits longest suspension since it was enacted, in an effort to try to lower gas prices amid the surge caused by the Iran war, according to Reuters

He also confirmed that the country's mediators were seeking to revive the Memorandum of Understanding with Washington. Israeli forces carried out what state media described as "large bombing" operations across southern Lebanon, causing loud reverberating explosions

Interfaith volunteers rebuild war-damaged Catholic monastery in Lebanons Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.

Lebanese elites have a long history of courting Zionism Submitted by Hicham Safieddine on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 18:02 Banker Antoun Sehnaoui's controversial dinner with Netanyahu this week is only the latest manifestation of an ongoing process Antoun Sehnaoui (with back to camera) hosts a dinner, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family in attendance, on 27 July 2026 (Barak Ravid/X) On During his visit to Washington last week, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for ending the state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel forever

Lebanon seeks arrest of businessman accused of meeting Netanyahu Lebanese judicial authorities issued a warrant on Wednesday seeking the arrest of influential businessman Antoun Sehnaoui, who is accused of meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid Israel's war on Lebanon

Blast reported in south Lebanon The National News Agency reported that a massive explosion was heard in the vicinity of the town of Tallousa, southern Lebanon.

Why have US-Lebanon direct flights been banned for 40 years?

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker said that Lebanon's displaced endure exhaustion and despair.

Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles get emergency listing despite Israeli objections.

World Cup 2026: The true winner was Palestine Submitted by Hamid Dabashi on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 21:38 Spain's victory over Argentina symbolised growing momentum in the global fight against Israeli oppression An Iranian fan waves a Palestinian flag ahead of Iran's match against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, on 15 June 2026 (Frederic J Brown/AFP) On As the World Cup was unfolding, Israel was continuing its uninterrupted murder and land theft across occupied Palestine and Lebanon , having also triggered the megalomaniacal US President Donald Trump to join its war on Iran

Analysts say US president's pressure on Damascus to intervene in Lebanon could undermine domestic security.

Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.

US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.