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The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reports that Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has survived three assassination attempts in seven months, including one thwarted by security during his March departure from the Presidential Palace and another in Daraa province. The third attempt involved an ambush in Damascus, raising concerns about his safety, which were echoed by US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has had three people try to...

US envoy Tom Barrack visited Lebanon to discuss the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, meeting with President Joseph Aoun and other officials. His agenda includes promoting a US proposal for Hezbollah's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, despite Lebanon's previous rejection of the plan in favor of alternative solutions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: US envoy Tom Barrack visited Lebanon to talk about peace between Israel and Hezbollah and to discuss ideas...

Palestinian factions condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as a "war of starvation and genocide," accusing the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the US of complicity in systematic crimes against over two million Palestinians. They called for intensified global efforts to halt these actions, emphasizing that such policies threaten stability and any potential peace negotiations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Palestinian groups say that Israel is hurting many people in...

Days before Trump announced support for Afghan evacuees in the UAE, the Emirati government began returning them to Afghanistan, having already informed Washington. While the UAE processed around 17,000 evacuees, over 30 remain in limbo, with reports suggesting families faced pressure to sign deportation letters or risk arrest, highlighting concerns for their safety under Taliban rule. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Former President Donald Trump expressed a desire to help Afghan evacuees stuck...

Libya's eastern authorities expelled a senior EU delegation during their visit to discuss irregular migration, signaling the need for recognition of the unrecognized administration led by Khalifa Haftar. The incident, which arose from an alleged diplomatic breach, reflects Haftar's strategy to assert his influence and legitimacy amidst complex relations with European nations, particularly in light of ongoing migration and energy concerns. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Libya's eastern leaders kicked out a group...

Iran confirmed new talks with European powers, specifically Britain, France, and Germany, to discuss its nuclear program, following recent US military strikes on Iranian facilities. The E3 warned of potential sanctions if Iran does not engage, while Tehran criticized their actions as undermining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and insisted on maintaining uranium enrichment activities without preconditions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran is going to have talks with some European countries...