Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.
Saudi Arabia has so far ignored provocations to preserve regional stability. But it may soon be pushed into action.
People are facing mounting pressures, including rising living costs, electricity cuts and bombarded infrastructure.
Lebanese President Aoun told Trump that Lebanon’s “ultimate objective” is to end hostilities with Israel “forever”.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his goal is to end ‘state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel forever’.
Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has “no interest” in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.
Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.
Israeli forces launch regular attacks on Gaza despite a US-backed ‘ceasefire’ agreed in October.
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.
After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.
Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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