The new framework agreement with Israel is reawakening Lebanon’s internal demons. Between threats from Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, and the push by President Aoun and the Christian-Sunni camp to dismantle the militias, this is the picture of a country on its last legs.
Israeli defense companies have supplied Qatar and Saudi Arabia with defense systems, flight helmets and night-vision equipment over the years as part of international projects, according to a report published by Haaretz. The deals were carried out despite Israel having no official diplomatic relations with either country.
Ukrainian drone strike capabilities have caught the Kremlin by surprise, with officials in Russia conveying alarm and gloom. In Crimea, shortages of food products are being felt and fuel sales have been banned: "People are trying to flee from here on foot or by bicycle."
After an Iranian drone hit an oil tanker carrying more than 2 million oil barrels, US Central Command forces struck military infrastructure, defense systems and drone facilities. Iran attacked Kuwait and Bahrain. President Donald Trump issued a threatening message: "The Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist."
Democratic primary victories by candidates with anti-Israel views are raising fears in the US Jewish community and questions about deeper trends in American politics.
