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Washington opens the way for some transactions in a move seen as an ‘important step’ towards easing sanctions.

Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country’s frail transition.

The village of Majdal Shams has been in mourning since July 27, 2024: the day a rocket hit a soccer field, killing 12 children and wounding tens more.

Iran’s vow to avenge assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s Fuad Shukr heightens fears of war.

Israel plays up the threat of ‘terrorism’ in the occupied West Bank to justify collective punishment, Palestinians say.

In a move that could undermine the stability of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s government, the Supreme Court in Israel on Tuesday agreed to end draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men. Making up around 13 percent of the country’s population, it is estimated that nearly 70,000 future soldiers would be eligible.…

Investigation revealed EU-trained Senegalese police tackling cross-border crime worked to quash pro-democracy protests.

Israel is fighting a “bloody and difficult war”, President Isaac Herzog said in a statement to mark the conflict reaching its half-year mark on Sunday. His comments come as US, Israeli and Hamas negotiators are set to meet in Cairo in a renewed push for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal.…

Israeli citizens have taken to the streets in anti-government protests, calling for ceasefire and return of captives.