Quds Force commander told Syrian regime in 2019 that Luna al-Shibl was working for intelligence services, newly revealed documents show. Assad ignored the warning and promoted her instead.
A close contact asserted Assad "spends much of his time playing online video games."
Netanyahu set to press Trump: Let Israel disarm Hamas as international force crumbles.
The report notes documentation of payment collection from Palestinian postal branches. It was further noted that terrorists who were released in the deal received salaries throughout their time in prison, and some even received additional grants from the Authority after their release.
Jerusalem outlines sweeping conditions as Arab states push for Palestinian Authority control of Strip, including complete Hamas disarmament and transformation of refugee camps into standard communities.
Iran withdrew all Revolutionary Guards from Syria on December 5, just days before Assad's regime collapsed. "From today, we are no longer responsible for you," Iranian commanders told Syrian officers. Thousands evacuated through Russian bases and border crossings.
Hussain Abdul-Hussain, who grew up in Baalbek, told Israel Hayom of the cautious hope created by direct talks with Israel and the collapse of public support for Hezbollah. "Many Lebanese want peace", he says, but regional dynamics complicate progress.
US officials want to determine whether Hamas has indeed done everything in its power to find the last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza. If it is confirmed that this is the case, they argue there is no reason not to move on to the next phase of the Trump plan.
Sources say the administration is applying heavy pressure as Netanyahu insists Hamas must first return all deceased hostages. Washington aims to launch Gaza reconstruction by March 2026.
Move comes despite Hamas not living up to its side of the Trump deal by keeping two deceased hostages. Departure is conditional on security approval and EU supervision.
