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How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-diplomat may find Damascus does not hold…

France 24

Peace, power and profit – the logic behind Donald Trump’s dealmaking diplomacy

As Trump’s business and diplomacy fuse, critics warn that his approach risks trading stability – and US democracy – for leverage

The Guardian - UK

Another ceasefire is under threat from Trump – the precarious deal between Lebanon and Israel

Israel, seemingly with the US president’s blessing, has kept troops inside Lebanon. Renewed conflict with Hezbollah is looming. Renewed conflict with Hezbollah is looming, says Mohamad Bazzi, director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies

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Hamas probes Israeli claim returned body was not female captive in Gaza

Israeli army said remains of two child captives identified but another body was not of their mother Shiri Bibas.

Al Jazeera

Israeli strikes pound Lebanese southern coastal city of Tyre

Hezbollah confirms death of Hashem Safieddine, who had been widely expected to be chosen as the group’s next leader.

Al Jazeera

Is the playing field level for Hamas, Israel in the ceasefire talks?

Israel seems to have endless support from the United States no matter what it does or says.

Al Jazeera

Friday briefing: As Middle East peace talks continue, the threat of Iran looms large

In today’s newsletter: Israel’s reluctance to compromise is under mounting pressure – will Tehran’s intentions change the prospect of peace?

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The war in the Middle East is escalating fast – and Biden has squandered too many chances to stop it

The president says his priority is to avoid a regional conflict involving Israel and Iran. Withholding arms is his best lever, says Mohamad Bazzi of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies

The Guardian - UK

By bombing Yemen, the west risks repeating its own mistakes

Instead of retaliating against the Houthi militia, the US and its allies should be pressing Israel to end its invasion of Gaza and accept a ceasefire, says writer and academic Mohamad Bazzi

The Guardian - UK

Houthi attacks are reaching boiling point – but a US-led military response would be a grave error

Targeting Yemen would fan the flames of a greater conflict in the Middle East, says Mohamad Bazzi

The Guardian - UK

Qatar boosts influence in Lebanon amid multiple crises

Wealthy Qatar has been silently expanding its influence in crisis-hit Lebanon in recent years, while oil-rich Gulf Arab nations ostracized the Mediterranean country over the growing influence of its militant Hezbollah group

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