Ahmad Al-Sharaa signs document
Syria

Reached but breached: the ceasefire between Syria’s interim government and SDF

The repercussions of the infighting between the two parties has once again exposed US foreign policy, which shifts alliances based on temporary interests.

Aseel Saleh
January 30, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives state address
Israel Palestine

Israel announces the limited reopening of Rafah border crossing on Sunday

The move came after Hamas returned the body of the last Israeli captive held in Gaza to Tel Aviv.

Aseel Saleh
January 29, 2026
Israel kills 11 Palestinians, including three children and three journalists in Gaza
Israel Palestine

Israel kills 11 Palestinians, including three children and three journalists in Gaza

The number of Palestinian media workers killed by the IOF in Gaza since Israel started its genocide on October 7, 2023, is estimated at 263.

Aseel Saleh
January 23, 2026
Wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu and over 60 world leaders reportedly invited by Trump to “govern” Gaza
Palestine United States

Wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu and over 60 world leaders reportedly invited by Trump to “govern” Gaza

The US President has set a USD 1 billion fee to 60 countries for permanent membership in a body designated to administer Gaza.

Aseel Saleh
January 22, 2026
Israel launches large-scale military operation in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron
Israel Palestine

Israel launches large-scale military operation in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron

According to the UN, at least 240 Palestinians, including 55 children, were killed in the occupied West Bank at the hands of the IOF and illegal Israeli settlers in 2025.

Aseel Saleh
January 19, 2026
Steve Witkoff Mike Huckabee Gaza
Palestine United States

Trump’s envoy Witkoff announces “phase two” of Gaza ceasefire deal

The second phase includes the disarmament of Hamas and other resistance groups, reconstruction, and the formation of a transitional technocratic Palestinian committee under US supervision.

Aseel Saleh
January 17, 2026
Khan Younis Hospital Tent
Israel Palestine

Israel’s attacks on Gaza intensify, as freezing temperatures cost more lives

Israel has committed hundreds of ceasefire violations since October 2025, thwarting the possibility of advancing to phase two of the talks.

Aseel Saleh
January 13, 2026
Lebanese soldier holds assault rifle and flag of Lebanon on military uniform.
Lebanon

Lebanese Army says it completed phase one of Hezbollah disarmament plan

Israel has, however, continued to violate the ceasefire deal with renewed aggression on southern Lebanon, claiming that the state’s efforts to disarm the resistance group are “insufficient”.

Aseel Saleh
January 9, 2026