The Beiruter

EU is pushing to play an active political role in US-led Gaza peace efforts, seeking influence beyond financial aid while navigating resistance from Hamas, Israel, and the US.

Amid Israel’s war with Hezbollah and Lebanon’s collapse, Gulf states are leveraging reconstruction aid to push for Hezbollah’s disarmament, balancing regional diplomacy with strategic economic influence.

In its near-daily bombings that Israel says are targeting Hezbollah, 103 civilians have been killed.

Lebanese nationals Lina Al-Tabbal and Mohammad Al-Qadri were detained by Israeli forces during the interception of the “Global Sumud Flotilla” carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, as families and rights groups await clarity on the participants’ fate.

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.

A Palestinian Authority delegation arrives in Beirut to restructure its security forces, enforce camp discipline, and oversee weapons handovers.

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.