Middle East

5 Suspects Arrested Over ISIS-Backed Shooting of US, Syrian Troops in Palmyra

Syrian authorities have arrested five people suspected of being tied to the deadly shooting of U.S. and Syrian troops in the Syrian town of Palmyra.

2 US Army Soldiers, Civilian Interpreter Killed by ISIS Gunman in Syria

Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed, and three others were injured in an ambush by an ISIS gunman in Syria on Dec. 13.
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Netanyahu Says 1st Phase of Gaza Cease-Fire Plan Almost Complete

PM Netanyahu said the cease-fire brokered between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group nearly two months ago will soon move to its next scheduled phase.

Talks With Israel Focused on Halting Israeli Military Action in Lebanon: Lebanese President

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Dec. 5 that this week’s Lebanon–Israel talks centered on ending Israeli military operations in Lebanese territory.

Trump Says Heads of Major Countries to Join Gaza Board of Peace

World leaders will join the Board of Peace to guide a technocratic interim government in Gaza, according to President Trump.

UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Gaza Cease-Fire Plan

The U.N. Security Council on Nov. 17 approved a U.S.-drafted resolution that endorses President Donald Trump’s Gaza cease-fire plan.

Israeli Knesset Advances Bill Mandating Death Penalty for Terrorists

The Israeli Knesset advanced a bill on Nov. 10 that would mandate the death penalty for terrorists convicted of killing Israeli citizens.

Trump Says Iran Has Been Asking If US Sanctions Can Be Lifted

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran has been asking if U.S. sanctions against the country can be lifted.