Middle East Experience

Amid its diminishing regional influence, Iran's Revolutionary Guards is setting up new missile centers to project power, aiming to deter Israeli strikes while risking further regional escalation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As Iran ramps up missile production, is it readying for war with Israel?

The fall of Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to focus on Libya as a potential foothold, experts say.Russia runs a military port and an air base on the Syrian coast, designed to facilitate its operations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa, especially the Sahel, Sudan, and the Central African Republic.However, this model is in jeopardy with the abrupt departure of the Syrian ruler.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russia eyes Libya to replace Syria as Africa launchpad

Taking my grandson on a pre-bar mitzvah tour of Israel becomes a profound exploration of Jewish identity, tradition, and the bonds that connect past to future.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Walking ancient paths in Israel with my grandson

Retired Lt.-Gen. Keith Kellogg attended an Iranian opposition event in Paris.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Trump's Ukraine envoy Kellogg attends Iran opposition event in Paris

Iraqi airstrike in Hamrin Mountains kills four Islamic State militants, including two senior leaders.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Four Islamic State members, including two leaders, killed in eastern Iraq

Belgian Guillaume de Mevius claimed stage six behind the wheel of a Mini as the Dakar Rally resumed on Saturday after a rest day.Defending bike champion Ricky Brabec took the honours on two wheels, the Honda rider coming in ahead of Adrien Van Beveren and Jose Ignacio Cornejo after the 605km special from Hail to Al Duwadimi.It was a good day for the Mini team with De Mevius followed home by his Portuguese teammate Joao Ferreira, with five-time champion Nasser Al-Attiyah in third.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: De Mevius, Brabec, take Dakar sixth stage honours

The IDF has killed at least 165 terrorists in approximately 110 air strikes in the West Bank since the beginning of the multi-front war.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF reveals how terrorists use mosques in West Bank

Whilst you enjoy the Galilee and sample its riches, never forget that the Galilee of Israel today is a mere moment in a long ancient history.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Wine tourism: Visit the historic wineries of the Galilee in Israel's North

The Sudanese military and allied armed groups launched an offensive Saturday on key Al-Jazira state capital Wad Madani, entering the city after more than a year of paramilitary control, the army said.In a statement, the armed forces "congratulated" the Sudanese people on "our forces entering the city of Wad Madani this morning".Sudan's army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries have been at war since April 2023, leading to what the UN calls the world's worst displacement crisis and declarations of famine in parts of the northeast African country.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sudan army says enters key paramilitary-held Al-Jazira state capital

Syria's new ruler and Lebanon's prime minister pledged on Saturday to build lasting ties during the first visit by a Lebanese head of government to Damascus since the start of the civil war in 2011.Prime Minister Najib Mikati's trip came after Islamist-led rebels seized Damascus last month, bringing an end to the rule of Bashar al-Assad.Previous Lebanese governments refrained from visits to Syria amid tensions at home over the militant group Hezbollah's support for Assad during the conflict.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syria, Lebanon pledge firm ties after years of tensions