Lebanese journalists reported that the regime in Damascus blocked the plane of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, from entering Syrian airspace - once a key country for Iranian operations. In Beirut, it was reported that the Iranian security envoy met with Hezbollah’s secretary-general.
Official claims neutrality on religious matters after rejecting century-old tradition of new year greetings amid rising antisemitism concerns.
Beauty queen Nadine Ayoub becomes first Palestinian contestant ever in world's largest beauty pageant alongside Israeli competitor.
According to international aid organizations, Israel has introduced a new registration system requiring security screening for Palestinian employees, which they say delays the entry of aid. Israel denies the allegations, saying the system is designed to prevent Hamas from exploiting the aid.
Wall Street Journal analysis reveals severe blunder: tanker bought by UN to prevent environmental disaster is now used by Russia and the Houthis, while still being funded with $450,000 monthly.
