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Dalal Saoud

Analysts: Hezbollah reluctant to fall into Israel's all-out war trap in Lebanon

World News // 3 months ago

Analysts: Hezbollah reluctant to fall into Israel's all-out war trap in Lebanon

Hezbollah, which has been battling Israeli forces along the Lebanese border since the Gaza war broke out, is not willing to go into a full-scale war with Israel, preferring to maintain the status quo, analysts said.

Hezbollah chief warns Israel against full-scale war on Lebanon, vows 'punishment'

World News // 3 months ago

Hezbollah chief warns Israel against full-scale war on Lebanon, vows 'punishment'

Hamas: Senior commander, companions killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

World News // 3 months ago

Hamas: Senior commander, companions killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

New Lebanon-Israel war would devastate both sides, experts say

World News // 5 months ago

New Lebanon-Israel war would devastate both sides, experts say

Palestinian experts: Oppression, absence of path to peace brought new war with Israel

World News // 6 months ago

Palestinian experts: Oppression, absence of path to peace brought new war with Israel

The Israel-Hamas war that entered its second week amid diplomatic activity aimed at containing its escalation, shows the failure and lack of willingness to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, experts said.

Hamas' daring attack pushes Middle East into the unknown

World News // 6 months ago

Hamas' daring attack pushes Middle East into the unknown

The daring, sophisticated and large-scale Hamas attack that caught Israel and the world by surprise has plunged the troubled Middle East region into the unknown.

Arab leaders shifting to strategy of reconciliation, solving own problems

World News // 10 months ago

Arab leaders shifting to strategy of reconciliation, solving own problems

After years of wars, proxy conflicts, disputes and inaction, Arab leaders are moving to play a bigger role in solving their region's problems with a surprise wave of reconciliation, analysts told UPI.

Without president, reforms, bankrupt Lebanon somehow holds on

World News // 1 year ago

Without president, reforms, bankrupt Lebanon somehow holds on

More than three years into its devastating financial crisis, Lebanon has done little to resolve its problems, with deep political divisions preventing the election of a new president and the implementation of reforms.

Lebanon-Israel sea border deal ushers in a new era

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon-Israel sea border deal ushers in a new era

A U.S.-mediated maritime border deal ending a years-long dispute between Lebanon and Israel over the ownership of natural gas fields was seen as a paradigm shift that would pave the way for a truce in the region.

Claude Salhani, former UPI photographer in Beirut, dies at 70

World News // 1 year ago

Claude Salhani, former UPI photographer in Beirut, dies at 70

Claude Salhani, a former photographer, writer and editor with United Press International who covered Lebanon's civil war and many other turbulent events in the Middle East, has died at age 70.

Lebanon, Israel at a crossroads for gas wealth prospects

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon, Israel at a crossroads for gas wealth prospects

Europe's growing need for gas caused by Russia's war on Ukraine is increasing interest in speeding exploration of gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea -- and pushing Lebanon and Israel to settle their border dispute.

Najib Mikati remains Lebanon PM, but difficult times ahead

World News // 1 year ago

Najib Mikati remains Lebanon PM, but difficult times ahead

Najib Mikati, chosen Thursday to remain as Lebanese prime minister, faces the difficult task of forming a new government and slowing the country's collapse until the election of a new president in October, analysts said.

Lebanon's cancer patients struggle amid drug shortages, unaffordable treatment

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon's cancer patients struggle amid drug shortages, unaffordable treatment

Cancer patients are bearing the brunt of Lebanon's financial crisis, their survival threatened by drug shortages, skyrocketing hospital costs and an exodus of medical workers.

Lebanon elections deal blow to Hezbollah, but threats remain

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon elections deal blow to Hezbollah, but threats remain

Lebanon's first post-collapse parliamentary elections, which trimmed Hezbollah's influence after its allies lost seats to opposition and reformist candidates, have opened a window of hope, but threats remain.

Lebanon's first post-collapse elections unlikely to bring desired change

World News // 2 years ago

Lebanon's first post-collapse elections unlikely to bring desired change

Getting rid of Lebanon's well-entrenched corrupt and inept ruling political class is unlikely to happen at the upcoming parliamentary elections, analysts and experts say.

Analysts: Russia won't give up hold on Syria amid Ukraine war

World News // 2 years ago

Analysts: Russia won't give up hold on Syria amid Ukraine war

Russia, which emerged as a dominant player in Syria after saving the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in 2015, will not give up its strategic interests amid its invasion of Ukraine, Arab political analysts say.

Ukraine war could bring loss of aid, worsen food scarcity in Lebanon

World News // 2 years ago

Ukraine war could bring loss of aid, worsen food scarcity in Lebanon

The Russian war in Ukraine has brought fears that food will become more scarce and life-saving humanitarian assistance could disappear from cash-strapped Lebanon, whose population is sinking deeper into poverty.

For Lebanon's wineries, exports becoming a lifeline

World News // 2 years ago

For Lebanon's wineries, exports becoming a lifeline

For Lebanon's wine industry, exports have become a means of survival amid the country's worst financial crisis and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ex-PM Hariri's decision to leave politics sows confusion, fear in Lebanon

World News // 2 years ago

Ex-PM Hariri's decision to leave politics sows confusion, fear in Lebanon

The decision by Sunni leader and ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri to leave politics has confused Lebanon's political scene, increased fears of Sunni extremism and stripped Hezbollah of a "Sunni cover."

Hezbollah faces rising dissent, efforts to end Iran's 'occupation' of Lebanon

World News // 2 years ago

Hezbollah faces rising dissent, efforts to end Iran's 'occupation' of Lebanon

Lebanon's financial collapse, which has pushed many into poverty, has also seen growing anger against Hezbollah, with more voices openly blaming it for the ongoing crisis and for its allegiance to Iran.

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