Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime

Iran is set to engage in nuclear talks in Rome with Britain, France, and Germany, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi aims to mend strained relations ahead of a fourth round of discussions with the U.S. this weekend. He criticized the E3 for losing their influence due to past policies but expressed readiness for dialogue. Amid heightened tensions, including new U.S. sanctions and concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions, France warned of re-imposing sanctions if negotiations fail,...

The Israeli Beersheba District Court sentenced 72-year-old Moti Maman to ten years in prison for contacting Iranian agents and plotting to assassinate senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Maman, who visited Iran twice, was convicted on charges of contact with a foreign agent and unauthorized entry into an enemy state, receiving payments for missions on behalf of Iran. This case marks the first official conviction related to Iran-linked espionage in Israel, with Judge...

US Senator Marco Rubio is contemplating the elimination of the position of US security coordinator for the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, amid ongoing restructuring efforts, as reported by Axios. The role, currently held by General Mike Fenzel, is crucial for coordinating with Israeli and Palestinian officials to manage security crises, particularly given the deteriorating situation in the West Bank. Sources warn that abolishing this position could exacerbate instability, especially during the current conflict...

Insiders from the Trump administration express concerns over special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, claiming he is not equipped to handle negotiations with Iran, Hamas, or Russia. Criticisms include his misjudgment regarding a hostage deal and a misunderstanding of the motivations behind these entities, as noted by former Israeli security officials. With ongoing nuclear talks between the US and Iran, there are fears that Witkoff's overwhelming responsibilities may hinder effective negotiations, further emphasized...

Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, arrested by US immigration authorities during his citizenship interview, was ordered released on bail by a federal judge. Defiantly addressing President Trump, Mahdawi, a Palestinian permanent resident and co-founder of a pro-Palestinian student group, accused the administration of violating his free speech rights amid a crackdown on foreign students involved in protests. Judge Geoffrey Crawford's ruling highlighted the need to protect constitutional rights, drawing parallels to McCarthyism in the context...

Israel and the new Syrian government could be on a collision course over threats to the Druze in southern Syria.The situation escalated quickly after April 28 due to rumors of an audio recording insulting Muslims, resulting in extremist threats against the Druze community. Amidst rising sectarian violence, the IDF has treated injured Druze and warned of potential strikes against Syrian regime targets if violence continues, as the Syrian government rejects foreign interference. The conflict highlights...