The Beiruter

A new U.S.-backed plan for Gaza proposes international oversight led by Trump and Blair, excluding Hamas and installing a temporary Palestinian technocratic government.

Since the June war between Iran and Israel, Tehran has cracked down, arresting and executing individuals it claims were spying for Israel.

Doha continues to balance ties with Hamas, Israel, and the West, reaffirming its indispensable place in Middle East negotiations.

Lebanon’s future hinges on resolving security gaps, fostering trust, and integrating armed factions into a peaceful political framework.

A fragile diplomatic opening raises hopes for peace with Syria and Lebanon, but mistrust and outside influence cloud its prospects.

Each new Western recognition boosts Palestine’s claim to statehood, reshaping international diplomacy while the realities on the ground remain contested.

As the UN General Assembly convenes, Palestinian recognition grows, but entrenched politics and international hesitation keep the two-state solution largely symbolic.

The 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement, dividing the Middle East between Britain and France, set the stage for a century of regional conflict and instability.

The Shebaa Farms dispute endures as a flashpoint of contested borders, pitting Lebanon’s claims against international and regional politics.

Lebanon’s pager explosions left dozens dead and thousands injured, raising urgent questions of accountability in what many call a humanitarian crime.

As Israel escalates its offensive in Gaza, the UN finds it guilty of genocide, highlighting a worsening humanitarian crisis.

The Doha summit turned Qatar from mediator to target, exposing new risks for regional diplomacy and security.

A year after Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah, fierce debate persists over its legality — hailed by some as innovative warfare but condemned by others as a war crime for endangering civilians and undermining international law.

After Israel's attack on Qatar and the war in Gaza, prospects of expanding on the Abraham Accords appear thin. The Beiruter breaks down what these accords are.