The New Arab

This latest development occurs amid growing tensions across Suweida province since 29 August, when the "National Guard" prevented students from taking exams.

Tarek Mitri and several Lebanese lawmakers attended a session hosted by The Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies in Beirut on Thursday.

The meeting was the highest-level publicly announced direct contact since the start of the security track between the two sides.

Amid these conditions, archaeologists have warned of possible collapses at the site, which contains royal tombs of rulers of the Kingdom of Kush and more.

Stephen Doughty's appointment as Britain's Middle East minister has drawn scrutiny over his parliamentary record and positions supporting Israel.

Among the most common threats listed are "hostile graffiti", "attempted arson", "abuse and intimidation" at the entrances to mosques and more.

According to local estimates, about 950 wives are stranded in Gaza, including mothers of around 1,500 children.