Justin Salhani

Pressures on the Lebanese president to disarm the group may soon escalate if his focus on diplomacy doesn’t succeed.

Many Syrians feel liberated by the army pushing out the Kurdish-led SDF. But others fear government troops.

Israel has attacked south Lebanon dozens of times recently, as locals fear a renewed military escalation.

Analysts say Musk’s move may give a small boost to some protesters, but matters little during internet blackouts.

Syria and Israel agreed to form a joint mechanism aimed at sharing intelligence and military deescalation.

Analysts believe Hezbollah will not accept the disarmament’s second phase as long as Israel continues attacking Lebanon.

Syria’s new interim government has started the process to rebuild the armed forces, but challenges lie ahead.

ISIL attacks dropped after Assad regime fell. But the group is likely attempting to destabilise Syria’s new government.

Tensions high as an end-of-year deadline to incorporate the Kurdish-led SDF into the Syrian armed forces approaches.

Representatives from Israel and Lebanon, as well as US, French, UN officials to meet for second meeting on ceasefire.