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Royal Jordanian Airlines has resumed direct passenger flights between Amman and Aleppo for the first time in over a decade, now scheduling three flights weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This follows a trial flight in March to evaluate Aleppo International Airport's readiness and aims to enhance the airline's regional presence, support Syria's reconstruction, and improve economic ties between Jordan and Syria. Despite ongoing instability in parts of Syria, improved coordination between Jordanian and Syrian...

Israeli Border Police have acknowledged conducting operations inside Syrian territory for the first time, citing an “operational mission” linked to recent regional developments. This follows a volatile security situation in southern Syria, where clashes among armed groups have occurred, prompting Israel to justify airstrikes aimed at "protecting Druze communities." Despite a recent agreement to ease tensions and a reaffirmation from Druze leaders of a unified Syria, Israel has intensified its military actions, including bombings near...

Summary US Special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will brief the UN Security Council on Washington's Gaza policy, focusing on a new aid plan proposed by the US and Israel, which involves private US security contractors delivering aid. The plan has been rejected by the UN and aid groups for violating humanitarian principles, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasizing the need for unimpeded access. The briefing precedes Trump's Middle East tour, aimed at garnering support...

The UN has issued a grave warning about the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, highlighting a total depletion of malnutrition prevention supplements and ongoing aid access restrictions imposed by Israel. Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay emphasized that the situation is worsening daily, with current stocks of malnutrition treatment also at risk of depletion unless cargo crossings are reopened. Furthermore, reports indicate Israeli attacks on schools sheltering displaced civilians, exacerbating the already dire conditions in the...

The fact that Oman was the country to broker a ceasefire agreement between the United States and the Houthis did not surprise Marc Sievers, the former US Ambassador to Oman, who served as ambassador from 2016 to 2019. Sievers noted that Oman has been a key channel to the Houthis since 2017, facilitating negotiations and successfully negotiating the release of American hostages. He emphasizes Oman's unique position in the Gulf, maintaining a friendly relationship with...

Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber and Energy Minister Joe Saddi concluded a two-day visit to Baghdad aimed at revitalizing energy cooperation with Iraq, particularly the Iraq-Lebanon oil pipeline, which relies on resolving security issues in Syria. The ministers also discussed revamping a Lebanese refinery and confirmed a delivery of 320,000 tons of wheat from Iraq to Lebanon. Additionally, Lebanon sought to settle outstanding payments for prior fuel shipments while exploring expanded cooperation in banking, energy,...