Israel Launches Major Airstrikes over Lebanon As Hezbollah Vows Revenge

Israel steps up Lebanon strikes ahead of withdrawal deadline

Military launches barrage of attacks on what it calls Hizbollah targets as both sides allege ceasefire violations

Financial Times - 1d

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

Officials say U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a ...

ABC News - 1d

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.

The New York Times - 3d

Israel says airstrike destroys Hamas post in former Gaza school

Yahoo News - 3d

Column: For Angelenos suffering fire fatigue, ace water drop videos are sweet revenge

Videos of fire-fighting pilots nailing flames with miraculous precision have given Angelenos something to root for during a week of shock, terror and grief.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Is Turkey a threat to Israel?

The new Syrian regime’s future orientation certainly is a cause for Israeli concern.

The Hill - 4d

Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.

The New York Times - 4d

Italian mayor vows to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to wealthy speculator

Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’. An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of ...

The Guardian - 5d

Election of president kindles hope in crisis-battered Lebanon

Yahoo News - 5d

Lebanon Elects New President in Sign of Hezbollah's Waning Influence

Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President

As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.

The New York Times - 5d

Lebanon's parliament tries again to pick a president, after 12 failed attempts over 2 years

Lebanon’s parliament has convened to elect a president to fill a vacuum that's lasted more than two years

ABC News - 5d

It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future

For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forces

Financial Times - 5d

Quaker group pulls NYT ad over paper’s refusal to let it call Israel’s Gaza bombing ‘genocide’

Organization said paper’s refusal ‘outrageous attempt to sidestep the truth’, choosing ‘silence over accountability’. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization that ...

The Guardian - 6d

Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power

Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with Israel

Financial Times - 6d

Israel, Hezbollah Fighting Stretches a Cease-Fire Deal to the Limit

Both sides are accusing each other of violations as the deadline nears for Israeli troops to withdraw from Lebanon.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Evening Report — Trump vows to reshape global order

👨🏼‍⚖️Plus: Trump praises one judge, blasts another {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump promises a global shakeup PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP on Tuesday vowed to upend the global order, promising big ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

MPs call for greater criticism of Israel’s policies over Gaza – UK politics live

Palestinians trapped in a ‘doom loop of hell’, MPs told. At the end of last week Robert Jenrick , the shadow justice secretary and runner-up in last year’s Tory leadership contest, said the child ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Middle East latest: Israel's military launches wave of raids across the occupied West Bank

The Israeli military has launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank, killing at least three Palestinians it said were militants

ABC News - Jan. 7

Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel

Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon

The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Israeli airstrike targets armed group in West Bank

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Comcast to launch Universal Ads in bid to win smaller advertisers over from tech

Comcast plans to launch Universal Ads, a platform meant to attract advertisers of all sizes and grab back ad dollars from social media and tech companies.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Report: Israeli Defence Minister warns Hezbollah ceasefire in danger

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza

Decision by federal court hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ by pro-Palestinian group that raised allegations over war crimes

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches major new counteroffensive in Kursk amid Russian pressure

Ukrainian forces have launched a major new offensive in Russia's Kursk region, a region that Ukraine captured parts of over the summer but has, in the past couple of months, struggled to hold amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches major new counteroffensive in Kursk amid Russian pressure

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Fortnite Lego Sets Launch At Major Retailers, Including Amazon And Walmart

Lego Fortnite Battle Bus (954 Pieces) ...

GameSpot - Jan. 5

Israel faces mounting pressure over detention of Gaza hospital chief after raid

Israel faced mounting pressure Saturday over its detention of Gaza hospital chief Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, during a raid on Kamal Adwan hospital.

NBC News - Jan. 4

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline

ABC News - Jan. 4

As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster

Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.

ABC News - Jan. 3