War in the Middle East

Saudi FM Advocates for Ceasefire in Gaza and Implementing Two-State Solution
Saudi FM Advocates for Ceasefire in Gaza and Implementing Two-State Solution

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan emphasized on Monday, that ending the war in Gaza is the summit’s “top priority," a statement he made during a press conference held on the sidelines of the joint Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Riyadh.   He further stated that the ...

War Diary: Day 402
VideosWar Diary: Day 402

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 11, 2024.

Riyadh Summit: Main Points on Lebanon in Draft Resolution
Riyadh Summit: Main Points on Lebanon in Draft Resolution

The exceptional Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza and Lebanon held on Monday in the Saudi capital Riyadh called for immediate ceasefires in the raging conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and renewed calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state, based on the two-state solution. Following are the main points concerning Lebanon in the draft ...

In Message to Trump, Riyad Summit Calls for Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires, a Palestinian State
In Message to Trump, Riyad Summit Calls for Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires, a Palestinian State

Arab and Muslim leaders gathered in Riyadh on Monday, more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war and regional escalation, in what is seen as a chance to send a message to US president-elect Donald Trump. Opening the summit, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the international community must "immediately halt the Israeli actions against ...

Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun, ‘Man of the Hour’
Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun, ‘Man of the Hour’

Amid the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, and to ensure Lebanon's internal security without any unnecessary debate, one undeniable truth stands out: renewing Army Commander General Joseph Aoun’s term is a national necessity that should not be contested. Failing to do so risks creating a leadership vacuum in the army and security ...

Israeli Strike on Homs Cuts Key Syrian Motorway
Israeli Strike on Homs Cuts Key Syrian Motorway

Syrian state media reported an Israeli strike on Monday on a village near the city of Homs, a day after a deadly strike on a building in the Damascus area. “An Israeli aggression” targeted the “surroundings of the Shinshar region south of Homs,” state news agency SANA said, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strike ...

Israel: Fires Near Jerusalem Not From Houthi Missile
Israel: Fires Near Jerusalem Not From Houthi Missile

Fires that blazed on Monday west of Jerusalem were not caused by debris from an intercepted missile fired from Yemen and claimed by the Houthis, firefighters said. Israeli firefighters and the military had earlier said that blazes around Beit Shemesh about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Jerusalem had been caused by the missile's debris and its ...

Trump’s Comeback and Fate of the Middle East
EditorialTrump’s Comeback and Fate of the Middle East

Donald Trump's return to the White House, bolstered by a sweeping Republican victory in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, has sparked significant concern among some Western circles. These observers are uneasy about what they see as the newly elected president's overly “conservative” positions, particularly in terms of social ...

Arab-Muslim Leaders Gather in Saudi Arabia as Trump's Return Looms
Arab-Muslim Leaders Gather in Saudi Arabia as Trump's Return Looms

Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Saudi Arabia Monday for a summit addressing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, a chance to send a message to US President-elect Donald Trump. Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, announced in a statement on Monday that he would be attending. “This meeting is being held upon Iran's proposal ...

The Inevitable Defeat of the Iranian Islamist Dystopia
AnalysisThe Inevitable Defeat of the Iranian Islamist Dystopia

The undue prolongation of war in Lebanon and Gaza and its cohort of tragedies should be traced to the cynical calculations of the Iranian regime using the Near Eastern operational terrains as its remote defense lines. The war scheme is no hazard; it’s initially meant to protect Iranian strategic security, consolidate its dominions, destabilize ...