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Dalal Saoud

Analysis: Israel targets normalization with Lebanon

World News // 5 days ago

Analysis: Israel targets normalization with Lebanon

Normalizing ties with Lebanon has emerged as Israel's new emphasis after it greatly weakened Iran-backed Hezbollah during a devastating war.

Syria's fragile transition hit by deadly sectarian violence

World News // 1 week ago

Syria's fragile transition hit by deadly sectarian violence

World Bank: Lebanon needs $11 billion for reconstruction, recovery from Israel war

World News // 1 week ago

World Bank: Lebanon needs $11 billion for reconstruction, recovery from Israel war

Arab leaders endorse Gaza reconstruction plan, reaffirm 'strategic choice' for peace

World News // 2 weeks ago

Arab leaders endorse Gaza reconstruction plan, reaffirm 'strategic choice' for peace

Hezbollah's new era offers limited options; disarming remains crucial issue

World News // 2 weeks ago

Hezbollah's new era offers limited options; disarming remains crucial issue

Hezbollah, which was left with limited options after it was greatly weakened by Israel's devastating war, has started a new era in which it is making concessions and showing flexibility, but it is not ready to relinquish

Huge crowds attend funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah

World News // 3 weeks ago

Huge crowds attend funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah

Large numbers of Hezbollah followers flocked to Beirut's largest sports stadium on Sunday to attend a mass funeral of their slain leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, nearly five months after he was assassinated.

Lebanese Army, displaced return to villages in ruin as Israeli army pulls out

World News // 4 weeks ago

Lebanese Army, displaced return to villages in ruin as Israeli army pulls out

Israeli Army forces withdrew Tuesday from the last border towns and villages in southern Lebanon they captured during the war with Hezbollah, paving the way for the deployment of the Lebanese Army.

Israel to retain 5 strategic positions after withdrawal from south Lebanon

World News // 1 month ago

Israel to retain 5 strategic positions after withdrawal from south Lebanon

The Israeli army confirmed Monday that its troops will withdraw from all Lebanese border villages, but retain five strategic positions in southern Lebanon beyond the Feb. 18 cease-fire deadline.

Hezbollah supporters resume protests over Iran flight ban, Israeli-U.S. 'demands'

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Hezbollah supporters resume protests over Iran flight ban, Israeli-U.S. 'demands'

Hezbollah supporters demonstrated for the third consecutive day and tried to block the main road leading to the airport to denounce authorities for bowing to Israeli "threats" by prohibiting an Iranian plane from landing

Changing political landscape in Lebanon, Syria prompts Saad Hariri's comeback

World News // 1 month ago

Changing political landscape in Lebanon, Syria prompts Saad Hariri's comeback

Lebanon's Sunni leader and former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, who suspended his political activity more than three years ago, made a comeback Friday.

Lebanon's prime minister forms new government without Hezbollah dominance

World News // 1 month ago

Lebanon's prime minister forms new government without Hezbollah dominance

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formed a new cabinet made up of specialized and clean-handed ministers, ending past dominance by Hezbollah and its allies, with the mission of introducing needed reforms.

U.S. envoy: Hezbollah, defeated by Israel, should not be part of Lebanon's new cabinet

World News // 1 month ago

U.S. envoy: Hezbollah, defeated by Israel, should not be part of Lebanon's new cabinet

U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus said she was "not afraid" of Iran-backed Hezbollah because it was defeated by Israel, stressing the group should not be part of the new Lebanese government.

Syria's 'Caesar' discloses his identity, calls for punishing 'criminal' Assad

World News // 1 month ago

Syria's 'Caesar' discloses his identity, calls for punishing 'criminal' Assad

The Syrian military defector who documented atrocities committed by the Bashar Assad regime by smuggling tens of thousands of photos of Syrian detainees killed by torture has revealed his identity.

Hezbollah to hold a 'solemn' funeral for slain leaders

World News // 1 month ago

Hezbollah to hold a 'solemn' funeral for slain leaders

Hezbollah announced Sunday that a funeral for Hassan Nasrallah and his successor Hashem Safieddine, who were killed by Israel more than four months ago, will take place later this month.

Hezbollah chief rejects cease-fire extension; says Israel must withdraw without delay

World News // 1 month ago

Hezbollah chief rejects cease-fire extension; says Israel must withdraw without delay

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem said Monday that Israel should withdraw from the occupied border areas in southern Lebanon, rejecting the extension of the cease-fire arrangements to Feb. 18.

Israel kills 22, wounds 124 as displaced south Lebanon residents force way back

World News // 1 month ago

Israel kills 22, wounds 124 as displaced south Lebanon residents force way back

Israeli forces killed 22 people and wounded 124 others Sunday when displaced residents of southern Lebanon defied Israel's decision not to withdraw from border villages and tried to return home.

U.N. refugee chief calls for cooperation to secure return of Syrians to homeland

World News // 1 month ago

U.N. refugee chief calls for cooperation to secure return of Syrians to homeland

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called Thursday for cooperation between Syria's new authorities, host countries and donors to secure the return of 6.2 million Syrian refugees to their country.

Saudi foreign minister: Lebanon must adopt reforms, adhere to cease-fire with Israel

World News // 1 month ago

Saudi foreign minister: Lebanon must adopt reforms, adhere to cease-fire with Israel

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that the oil-rich kingdom stands by Lebanon, but stressed that the war-ravaged, crisis-ridden country needs to adopt necessary reforms.

Report: Hezbollah-Israel war deepens Lebanon's acute food insecurity

World News // 1 month ago

Report: Hezbollah-Israel war deepens Lebanon's acute food insecurity

The escalation of Hezbollah-Israel war in late 2024, which led to widespread destruction and large displacement, has left 30% of Lebanon's population facing acute food insecurity,

Macron, U.N. Secretary-General: Israel must pull out of southern Lebanon

World News // 2 months ago

Macron, U.N. Secretary-General: Israel must pull out of southern Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Israel must accelerate its withdrawal from south Lebanon to achieve a full pullout,

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