Middle East
Here are the 12 key points in the Lebanon ceasefire agreement
November 27, 2024 — On Tuesday, Israel’s Channel 13 reported that the ceasefire agreement contains the following 12 points.
Shootout near Israeli Embassy in Jordan leaves 3 police officers injured, gunman dead
November 27, 2024 — A Jordanian minister has described the shooting as a terrorist attack on public security forces.
IDF establishes new defensive positions on Lebanon border as cease-fire remains uncertain
November 20, 2024 — The official cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah has not yet been finalized, prompting the IDF to take proactive measures by establishing new outposts near the Lebanese border, refurbishing old military positions, and forming combat units to ensure visible security and assist returning residents.
Four Lebanon peacekeepers wounded by Hezbollah rockets
November 20, 2024 — Rockets fired by the Iranian proxy struck two UNIFIL bases in southern Lebanon.
Report: Russia increasing its presence on Syria-Israel border
November 19, 2024 — Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reports that Russia is bolstering its presence in the Syrian Golan Heights by setting up two new military posts in the region.
Shin Bet Chief's secret visit to Turkey amid Hamas developments
November 19, 2024 — Ronen Bar’s visit underscores rising geopolitical tensions as reports emerge that Qatar has expelled senior Hamas officials to Turkey. An Israeli official stated that Turkey will now take a more active role in hostage negotiations, leaving Egypt as the only remaining mediator following Qatar’s decision to step back.
Lebanon agrees to US cease-fire proposal, says Hezbollah submits response
November 18, 2024 — Lebanese media reports that Beirut’s response, set to be presented to U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, will include demands for adjustments and clarification regarding American assurances to Israel allowing it to take action against Hezbollah violations of the agreement.
Kushner to serve as informal Trump Mideast adviser
November 18, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is expected to play a key role in U.S. Middle East policy, despite not formally being part of the administration.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham in region to jumpstart Saudi normalization
November 18, 2024 — Graham is expected to travel to Riyadh after meeting with Netanyahu and other officials in Israel.
CENTCOM-VIDEO: We attacked 15 Houthi sites in Yemen
November 18, 2024 — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted airstrikes targeting Houthi positions in Yemen.
Houthis claim to down another US MQ-9 Drone at 64 million a pop
November 15, 2024 — Reports indicate that Yemeni Houthi rebels have shot down another MQ-9 drone belonging to the U.S., marking the fourth such incident. With each drone valued at $64 million, these losses are becoming increasingly expensive.
CENTCOM attacked Houthis in Yemen
November 15, 2024 — Yemen: The Saudi Al-Hadth channel reported that the U.S. launched an attack on the Houthi air defense base in the Hodeidah region.
