NEW: Lebanese and Palestinian officials agreed Friday to begin the process of disarming Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon as Beirut intensifies its efforts to gain control of heavy weapons in the country. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

As IRGC vows response, IAEA says Iran breached non-proliferation obligations al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

NEW 🚨A rundown of the Iranian commanders & scientists killed in Israel’s strikes, plus which areas were targeted. With Beatrice Farhat ⬇️

NEW 🎙️ What have the recent strikes on Iran revealed about Israel’s military capabilities? Will Tehran now seek a nuclear weapon? How does the region view the escalation? I spoke to AL-Monitor’s journalists in the Middle East & Washington to find out. al-monitor.com/podcasts/israe…

As wildfires ravage Latakia, Syria seeks EU support: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/2025… via AL-Monitor

China’s premier makes first visit to Egypt as ties grow Egypt and China have significantly deepened their ties in recent years across various sectors such as trade, defense, technology and the economy. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa reportedly mulls action against Lebanon over Syrian prisoners The report comes amid tensions between the neighboring countries despite modest breakthroughs following the fall of the Assad regime. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

At least 50 killed in fighting between Druze, Sunni tribes in south Syria Intervention by Syrian security forces to contain the escalation in Druze-majority Suwayda province has been met with resistance from the local Druze community. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

Lebanon bans dealings with 4 Hezbollah-linked financial institutions More on this ⬇️ al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

Lebanon's Druze mobilize in solidarity with Syria's Suwayda: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/2025… via AL-Monitor

Naval forces from Iran and Russia begin joint military drills in the Caspian Sea, reflecting deepening ties between the two countries, just weeks after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel and the collapse of nuclear talks with the US. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

On first visit to Paris, Lebanon's Salam secures $88M reconstruction pledge al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

Amnesty: Syria's rulers must look into abductions of Alawite women and girls al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

Legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz attended the funeral of her son, renowned composer and playwright, Ziad Rahbani, at a church in a town north of Beirut, in her first public appearance in years. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

🎙️ NEW: What risks are there for Lebanon as the government takes steps toward disarming Hezbollah? @Beatricefarhat joins Adam Lucente to discuss whether Lebanon's new plan meets US demands, risks internal conflict, and could bring economic benefits. al-monitor.com/podcasts/leban…

PODCAST 🎙️ What's next for Lebanon as army drafts Hezbollah disarmament plan? Listen as Beatrice Farhat & I discuss Hezbollah's response, whether Beirut's efforts will satisfy the US, the potential for internal conflict & more. al-monitor.com/podcasts/leban…

•Sudan convenes cabinet in Khartoum al-monitor.com/originals/2025… Beatrice Farhat •US envoy Barrack cuts short south Lebanon trip after “civilized” comments •Iran kills 13 militants in southeast •Vitol to ship Syrian crude 2/2

PODCAST 🎧 I spoke to Beatrice Farhat in Beirut about the much anticipated Lebanese cabinet session on Hezbollah disarmament. Apple/Spotify links in the replies.

ANALYSIS | A year after Israel's pager attack, can battered Hezbollah rebound in Lebanon? With Beatrice Farhat: al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

NEW: Lebanese play explores struggle between exile and staying in Lebanon Beatrice Farhat writes on “Tarboush Jedde Maallak,” which brings to life the enduring struggle of exile that has resonated with every Lebanese for nearly five decades. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…