Somaliland rejects Turkey-led proposal for Ethiopia-Somalia talks The breakaway region reaffirmed its commitment to a controversial deal it signed with Ethiopia in the face of Turkey’s alternative proposal. Turkey
Analysis What’s next for Ethiopia-Somalia rift as talks in Turkey end with no breakthrough? The two countries will meet next month for a third round, the top Turkish diplomat said. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Strikes in south Lebanon, Syria as Israel's northern front heats up The situation in Lebanon is at a boiling point amid growing fears of an Israeli retaliatory strike to a deadly rocket attack in the Golan Heights that could lead to a wider regional conflict. Lebanon
Flight disruptions, panic in Lebanon amid efforts to avoid all-out Israel-Hezbollah war The cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah have continued following the deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights, which prompted Israeli threats to launch a wider response in Lebanon. Lebanon
Analysis Are Israel, Egypt inching closer to deal on Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor? By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Hochstein to visit Israel as Lebanon tensions soar, Gallant slams France's effort Reacting to a statement by French President Emmanuel Macron, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Israel will not take part in a trilateral comittee to de-escalate tensions with Hezbollah. Israel
How Israeli strikes are raising the cost of Iran's presence in Syria The IRGC's promise to retaliate for the killing of one of its officers comes as it has been rolling back its Syria presence since the outbreak of the Gaza war, which has placed an increasing number of Iranian forces in Israel's crosshairs. Iran
Analysis Israel mulls 3 options against Lebanon's Hezbollah, including full-scale war The Biden administration is pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid war with Hezbollah and strive for an agreement. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israeli military 'set and ready' if attack ordered against Lebanon's Hezbollah The Israeli military has finished preparations for the government's orders to respond to Hezbollah's drone and rocket fire with an all-out attack. Israel
Israel threatens 'intense operation' near Lebanon as Qatar hosts Gaza talks Israel’s war cabinet is set to convene Thursday evening to discuss the escalation in the north with Hezbollah. Israel
Israeli war cabinet calls Lebanon meeting as Hezbollah tension spikes Israel's war cabinet is set to convene to discuss the escalation of violence on the border with Lebanon. Israel
Inside the scheme to grab ‘holy’ land in Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter Local activists are working to stop a megadeal signed by the Armenian patriarch to lease land to a luxury hotel developer. Palestine
In Israel, US envoy Hochstein talks Lebanon border tensions with Gallant US special envoy Amos Hochstein met with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and is set to speak with President Isaac Herzog as the Israel-Lebanon border remains tense. Israel
Analysis As strikes deepen, Israel warns Hezbollah it can 'transition' from Gaza to Lebanon With Hamas no longer "an immediate significant threat," the Israeli military has been preparing to focus on the border with Lebanon. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
More attacks in Baluchistan regions of Iran, Pakistan following border dustup Iran and Pakistan reconciled after their border conflict earlier this year, but clashes involving Baluchi separatists and unidentified armed groups remain an issue. Iran
What’s behind Libya-Tunisia border closure? Tunisia closed the troubled Ras Jdir crossing following a security incident. Tunisia and Libya are facing a crisis over migrants seeking to reach Europe. Libya
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