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The expansion has deepened a sense of insecurity among residents who believed they were living at a relatively safe distance from the military zone.

Amnesty says Israel's forced displacement of civilians in southern Lebanon and prevention of their return amounts to a war crime.

Tensions are mounting in Samarra after a PMF command change opposed by Muqtada al-Sadr's Saraya al-Salam, raising fears of factional escalation.

Thousands of SDF fighters have joined Syrian state institutions, while negotiations continue over the integration of 8,000 others.

US-Iraq talks produce a roadmap linking disarmament, energy deals and regional security commitments to avoiding potential US sanctions.

The United Nations recently warned that Israeli settler violence, backed by the Israeli military, in the occupied West Bank has reached record levels.

As Iran celebrates its agreement with the US as a "diplomatic victor", it also warned that it is ready to respond if Israel doesn't stop attacks on Lebanon.

Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of veteran singer Abdulmohsen Al Muhanna and composer Yousef Al Muhanna amid an ongoing nationality review campaign.

Son of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has condemned Israel's decision to keep his father detained without charge, telling The New Arab he fears for his health.

Palestinian leaders have condemned an Israeli move to revoke key Hebron agreements and transfer powers from the municipality.