Analysis What’s behind Algeria’s decision to send fuel to Lebanon? Algeria has a history of sending fuel to Lebanon, and the Lebanese government is receiving additional help from Iraq. ByAdam Lucente InNew York City,reporting onregional news, militancy, climate change
Israel assassinates Fatah official in Lebanon, a first since Gaza war began In a first since the Gaza war, a senior Fatah official was killed in an Israeli strike on Lebanese soil, as Israel-Hezbollah cross-border hostilities continue to escalate. Lebanon
Israel-Hezbollah tension expands to Golan Heights amid rocket attack The Israeli military is threatening to retaliate after more than 50 Katyusha rockets were fired by Hezbollah at the Golan Heights town of Katzrin, following overnight strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah ammunition depots. Israel
Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes, kills Hezbollah commander, hits warehouse Israel struck Hezbollah weapons in the Bekaa Valley, causing large explosions amid fears of an all-out war. Lebanon
Analysis Can progress on Gaza cease-fire talks help US restrain Netanyahu, hold off Iran attack? ByBen Caspit InTel Aviv,reporting onnational security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Iran, Israel in 'war of nerves' as US applies pressure to reach Gaza deal ByBen Caspit InTel Aviv,reporting onnational security, Israeli politics, defense
Gallant clashes with Netanyahu, cautions against Israeli war in Lebanon Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the military is ready for possible attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, but he does not support a preemptive operation in Lebanon. Israel
Analysis 'A chance to stand down': Can US pressure lead to Gaza deal, curb Iran attack on Israel? The Biden administration and Gaza war mediators hope a cease-fire can entice leaders in Israel and Iran to halt the march to all-out war. ByBen Caspit InTel Aviv,reporting onnational security, Israeli politics, defense
US says cease-fire talks in 'final stage' as Hamas taps Sinwar to be new leader The nomination of Gaza Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as head of the organization's political bureau does not mean that the door of cease-fire and hostage release negotiations is closed. Israel
Travelers scramble as airlines cut flights amid fear of Iran-Israel war Germany's Lufthansa extended a suspension of services to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman and Erbil to Aug. 13. Lebanon
Analysis France struggles to find its footing, play role in Lebanon-Israel crisis French President Emmanuel Macron has multiplied his contact with Middle Eastern leaders, trying to prevent escalation in the region, but so far, has not sent his foreign minister to Beirut. ByRina Bassist InParis,reporting onIsraeli politics and European affairs
Hezbollah chief vows to respond to Israeli attacks ‘whatever the consequences’ The region has been on edge for the past week after Israeli strikes killed a senior Hezbollah commander and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in a suspected Israeli strike. Lebanon
Analysis As US, Israel coordinate, Biden works to curb Netanyahu's response to Iran Under pressure from the Biden administration, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly not currently planning a pre-emptive attack against Iran. ByBen Caspit InTel Aviv,reporting onnational security, Israeli politics, defense
Frantic diplomacy, flight disruptions as Middle East braces for Iran attack on Israel US President Joe Biden is meeting with his national security team in the White House on Monday as concerns of an attack by Iran and its regional proxies against Israel grow. Lebanon
CENTCOM chief heads for Israel as country prepares for Iran attack US Central Command Commander Michael Kurilla has arrived in the Middle East in efforts to coordinate with Israel and other countries against an expected attack by Iran. Israel
Lufthansa, Delta among several airlines to cancel Israel flights The region is on edge following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and Israel’s assassination of a Hezbollah military leader in Lebanon. Israel
Analysis Israel runs several scenarios, prepares for attacks by Iran, Hezbollah Israeli security experts estimate that Iran will opt for a coordinated attack with Hezbollah, but will try to avoid an all-out war. ByRina Bassist InParis,reporting onIsraeli politics and European affairs
Hezbollah chief says war with Israel in 'new phase,' vows 'real response' to Shukr's killing Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah said the group and its allies will respond to the killing of commander Fuad Shukr in an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, warning that the battle has now entered a new phase. Lebanon
