Middle East Experience

The Iraqi government is struggling to rein in powerful pro-Iran factions that risk pulling Iraq into a regional war, as fighting in Gaza and Lebanon threatens to spread further.The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a loose alliance of armed groups backed by Iran, has claimed several drone attacks targeting Israel in recent months, which they say are in support of their Palestinian ally Hamas in the Gaza Strip.While most of the attacks have been intercepted, a drone strike last week that Israel said was launched from Iraq killed two Israeli soldiers.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq walks fine line with pro-Iran factions to avoid war

While McCartney himself is not Jewish, the former Beatles star in the photo could be seen donning a kippa and standing next to his Jewish wife, Nancy Shevell, at the service. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Paul McCartney spotted attending Yom Kippur prayers in Chile

The findings reportedly identified Hezbollah's main source of income as coming from the Lebanese banking institution Al-Qard al-Hasan.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hezbollah runs out of money following repeated Israeli strikes

A broad-based political settlement is required that both addresses Israel’s security needs and reshapes a new internal order in Lebanon
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: A new order: What a revamped Lebanese state means for Israel

Three UAVs were launched toward Israel, but one of the UAVs penetrated deep into Israel, crashing in the Binyamina area. No alarms were activated.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Unprecedented Lebanese UAV attack wounds 39 near Binyamina

If Qaani is "out of business," he would not be the first top IRGC official to be booted out of office for repeatedly being embarrassed by the Mossad.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Qaani missing from view: Israeli strikes shake Iran’s leadership

The evacuation announcement comes as the Israel increased its troop presence in Lebanon.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey begins evacuations from Lebanon as Israel deploys new division

A billion-dollar binge which brought some of football's biggest names to Saudi Arabia's modest league has given way to a more cautious phase, with spending down dramatically this year.After a jaw-dropping 2023, when Cristiano Ronaldo led a parade of largely ageing superstars to the oil-rich, conservative monarchy, Saudi transfer spending slumped from $957 million to $431 million in the latest window.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: From boom to budgeting as reality bites for Saudi football

Piles of fishing nets lay on land unused in the southern Lebanese port of Sidon on Tuesday as fishermen stayed ashore after the Israeli military warned of strikes against militants along the coast.Commercial vessels and leisure boats were anchored in the harbour, while the city's ancient fish market fell unusually quiet, with traders trying to peddle the catch from earlier in the week."The Lebanese army told us we weren't allowed to go out, and we're respecting that," said Mohammed Bidawi, a member of the local fishermen's union.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanese fishermen stay ashore after Israeli warning

Trophy system has protected ground vehicles for years, but now has new capabilities
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rafael to unveil short range laser defense for ground force