The medics identifying remains from Syria’s mass graves

The Lebanese army announced that Israel rejected its proposal to inspect sites in southern Beirut to prevent air strikes, warning that ongoing ceasefire violations could jeopardize cooperation with the UN monitoring mechanism. Israel launched multiple air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburb and Ain Qana, marking a significant escalation in attacks, despite a ceasefire established in November 2024. The Lebanese military condemned these actions, stating that nearly 3,000 Israeli violations have occurred since the ceasefire, resulting...

In southern Tunisia, Latifa Frifita leads a women-driven initiative centered on camel milk, launching the country's first camel milk pasteurisation unit, ChameLait, in 2023. This project, supported by biochemist Amel Sboui's patented pasteurisation method, aims to improve local economies by promoting camel milk's health benefits while addressing high unemployment and poverty rates in the region. As demand for the product grows, Frifita plans to expand operations and establish a camel milk collection center by 2025,...

On the first day of Eid al-Adha, the Israeli army intensified its attacks on Gaza, issuing evacuation orders for several neighborhoods in northern Gaza while planning to bombard civilian infrastructure, despite no rockets being fired from the region. Israeli spokesperson Avichay Adraee warned residents of blocks 608, 609, 615, and 616 to evacuate immediately, as these areas had already been home to previously displaced Palestinians. Since October 2023, Israel's offensive has reportedly resulted in nearly...

Trump’s First 100 Days in OfficeAsharq al-Awsat, London, May 25For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org In his first 100 days, President Trump signed numerous executive orders and proposed ambitious goals, including tariffs on imports, notably from China, aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing and revenue. This aggressive trade policy triggered global economic uncertainty, contributing to an economic recession in the U.S. and raising questions about Trump's confrontational diplomatic style and intentions to...

SummaryFour Israeli soldiers were killed and five others injured due to an explosion caused by a booby-trapped building in the Bani Suheila neighborhood of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, according to the Israeli army. The deceased soldiers have been identified as Sgt. Maj. (res.) Chen Gross, 33, and Staff Sgt. Yoav Raver, 19, with the names of the other two soldiers pending release. Among the injured, one Maglan officer was severely wounded, while four additional soldiers...

The French foreign minister, Jean Noel Barrot, refuted claims of France’s complicity in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the country's active measures since Israel's offensive began in October 2023, including hosting a major international aid conference and deploying medical assistance. He noted that if other nations had followed France's lead, the situation might have differed, criticizing Israel's militarized approach to humanitarian aid distribution, which has led to chaos. Barrot highlighted growing internal criticism within...