The Lebanese army has expanded its presence in areas along the Litani River in southern Lebanon following the launch of rockets towards Israel and retaliatory Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Years of war and economic collapse have led to the decline of the Syrian pound and the adoption of the Turkish lira in parts of northwestern Syria.

A UN aid official describes the mass grave in Gaza as a shocking example of the 'war without limits' that Israel is leading in the region.

US President Donald Trump has deployed another aircraft carrier to the Middle East, raising concerns of a potential strike on Iran. The USS Carl Vinson has been moved from Asia to the Persian Gulf to join the USS Harry S. Truman, after the US amassed stealth bombers in the nearby Chagos Islands.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that troops will stay indefinitely at a military position on the Lebanese border to protect border communities and deter threats from Hezbollah.

Prime Minister Netanyahu defends Qatar and his top aide in the Qatargate investigation, accusing the police of coercion.

Israel reportedly strikes scientific research center and two airbases in Syria, according to Syrian media. No comment from IDF. Turkey interested in taking over T-4 base for training Syrian army.

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish student at Tufts University, was detained by immigration authorities and moved to Vermont before a federal judge ordered her to be kept in Massachusetts.

One man was killed in an Israeli raid in the West Bank, leading to increased violence in the region.

Benny Gantz calls for reexamination of house arrest for The Jerusalem Post's editor-in-chief, emphasizing the importance of clear criminal suspicion and the potential harm to freedom of the press.

The Bank of Israel is expected to keep rates unchanged due to the resumption of strikes in Gaza and Lebanon. Inflation is expected to ease and the economy is projected to grow. Risk premium has risen as ceasefire deals could be in jeopardy.

Dubai Humanitarian wins gold for 'Innovation in Technology' at the Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards for their Humanitarian Logistics Databank, a platform that enhances aid coordination and delivery.