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With a deadline looming, Lebanon is under pressure to disarm Hezbollah or risk another war

Lebanon faces a grave predicament. Israel wants the Hezbollah militant group based in the country to be disarmed. Hezbollah has refused to give up its arms as long as Israel threatens Lebanon. And the Lebanese government is not strong enough to subdue Hezbollah on its own.

The Conversation

‘Yellow line’ that divides Gaza under Trump plan is ‘new border’ for Israel, says military chief

Eyal Zamir said Israel would hold on to current positions, giving it control of more than half of the territory

The Guardian - UK

Trump Knew About Galactic Federation All Along, Haim Eshed Claims

Former Israeli space chief Haim Eshed claims Donald Trump knew about a secret galactic federation of aliens but was urged not to reveal it to the public.

International Business Times UK

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The top AP photos from the Middle East in 2025: Conflict, courage, and moments of wonder

The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the 35 images reveal a turbulent year.

The Independent UK

Can Syria’s president turn wave of global goodwill into tangible results at home?

Sanctions, instability and external meddling are still problems for Ahmed al-Sharaa, one year after Assad’s fall

The Guardian - UK

What Is Syria Like 1 Year After Its Revolution?

A former leader of Al Qaeda has convinced Washington that he’s a liberal reformer. Now comes the hard part of following through.

Reason

Is the Alien Galactic Federation Real? Viral Debate Explodes After Former Space Chief's Bold Disclosure Resurfaces

A former Israeli space chief's claims about an alien galactic federation have resurfaced, sparking a viral debate and renewed searches about possible extraterrestrial contact.

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UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' compound in Jerusalem

Israeli police have forcibly entered the compound of a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem

The Independent UK

Israeli surveillance targets US and allies at joint base planning Gaza aid and security, say sources

Concerns over recording of meetings at coordination centre excluding Palestinians that was set up to provide support for Trump’s Gaza plan

The Guardian - UK

As tensions flare on Israel-Lebanon border, war-torn communities struggle to rebuild

One year into a shaky ceasefire between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, people are trickling back to communities along the Israel-Lebanon border and struggling to rebuild

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Marwan Barghouti: Palestinians need a political future as well as aid and reconstruction

Editorial: Pushing for the release of the jailed leader could prove central to the peace that Donald Trump claims to seek in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Scoop: Israel and Qatar hold secret meeting in New York to rebuild ties

Israel bombed Doha in September, plunging relations into a crisis.

Axios

Hamas official says the group ready to discuss 'freezing or storing' its weapons

A Hamas official says the group is ready to discuss “freezing or storing” its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel

The Independent UK

Disarming Hamas should not be first task of Gaza stabilisation force, Turkey says

Ankara’s foreign minister suggests international partners should start by separating Israeli troops from Hamas

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Euronews

Netanyahu says second phase of ceasefire expected 'very shortly' during Merz visit to Israel

The meeting between Merz and Netanyahu revealed clear differences in their stance on Gaza and the two-state solution, however both leaders emphasised their commitment to maintaining a close bilateral relationship.

The Guardian - UK

First phase of Gaza ceasefire plan nearly complete, says Netanyahu

Israeli PM to discuss next steps with Donald Trump this month but timetable for lasting peace remains unclear

Axios

Scoop: U.S. discussing potential Sisi-Netanyahu summit

They haven't spoken since before the Gaza war.

The Independent UK

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

Christmas celebrations are returning to Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank after two years of war in Gaza

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The Independent UK

A UN team in Lebanon examines options for border area with Israel after peacekeepers leave

A U.N. delegation has visited Lebanon to explore options for the country's south once the U.N. peacekeeping force's term ends next year

The Guardian - UK

Syria interim president accuses Israel of fighting ‘ghosts’ and exporting crises

Ahmed al-Sharaa says Israel justifies aggression in the name of security amid airstrikes on southern Syria

Radio France Internationale

Mediators Qatar, Egypt insist Israeli troop withdrawal essential for Gaza truce

Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, on Saturday called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile peace plan.

Euronews

Merz promotes peace plan with Abbas ahead of visit to Israel

In the run-up to his trip to Israel, the German Chancellor spoke with Mahmoud Abbas about the US peace plan and called for reforms in the Palestinian leadership. The goal remains a negotiated solution for more security in the region.

The Independent UK

Gravel, rotten wood and no bricks: Palestinians struggle to rebuild homes in the ruins of Gaza City

With tents collapsing and infrastructure in ruins, ordinary Gazans are leading a grassroots push to restore their homes as winter approaches, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports

The Independent UK

Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment

Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a critical moment as its first phase ends

The Guardian - UK

‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on

The term ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion life is returning to normal’ for Palestinians squeezed into the remaining 42% of their land behind Israel’s ‘yellow line’

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