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Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza as Trump leaves region without a deal

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Gerry Shih |Mohamad El Chamaa |Miriam Berger |Suzan Haidamous

Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza as Trump leaves region without a deal (washingtonpost.com) Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza as Trump leaves region without a deal By Gerry Shih; Mohamad El Chamaa; Miriam Berger; Suzan Haidamous 2025051615165100 JERUSALEM — Israel on Friday unleashed airstrikes that killed at least 93 people in northern Gaza and massed ground forces outside the enclave as President Donald Trump left the Middle East without announcing any breakthroughs in talks between Israel and...
Syrians rejoice after Trump pledge to lift crippling sanctions

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Louisa Loveluck |Zakaria Zakaria |Mohamad El Chamaa

Syrians rejoice after Trump pledge to lift crippling sanctions (washingtonpost.com) Syrians rejoice after Trump pledge to lift crippling sanctions By Louisa Loveluck; Zakaria Zakaria; Mohamad El Chamaa 2025051415405400 DAMASCUS, Syria — President Donald Trump's announcement from Saudi Arabia that his administration intends to lift wide-ranging sanctions on Syria sparked jubilation in the capital, Damascus, as a population long impoverished by the restrictions was finally able to hope for...
Hamas frees U.S. hostage Edan Alexander in goodwill gesture to Trump

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Claire Parker |Lior Soroka |Shira Rubin |Mohamad El Chamaa |Heidi Levine

Hamas frees U.S. hostage Edan Alexander in goodwill gesture to Trump (washingtonpost.com) Hamas frees U.S. hostage Edan Alexander in goodwill gesture to Trump By Claire Parker; Lior Soroka; Shira Rubin; Mohamad El Chamaa; Heidi Levine 2025051209062700 JERUSALEM — Hamas released Israeli American Edan Alexander from captivity in Gaza after more than 19 months, in a gesture to the Trump administration following direct talks between U.S. and Hamas officials in recent days. Alexander was handed...
These cardinals work in conflict zones. One could be the next pope

1 month ago | irishnews.com | Mikhail Klimentov |Mohamad El Chamaa

When Pierbattista Pizzaballa was created cardinal by Pope Francis in September 2023, his jurisdiction - the Holy Land - was in the midst of profound political convulsions.Israeli society was riven over proposed judicial reforms advanced by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
These cardinals work in conflict zones. 1 could be the next pope

1 month ago | postguam.com | Mikhail Klimentov |Mohamad El Chamaa

When Pierbattista Pizzaballa was created a cardinal by Pope Francis in September 2023, his jurisdiction - the Holy Land - was in the midst of profound political convulsions. Israeli society was riven by proposed judicial reforms advanced by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israelis were protesting regularly.
These cardinals work in conflict zones. One could be the next pope.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Mikhail Klimentov |Mohamad El Chamaa

and When Pierbattista Pizzaballa was created cardinal by Pope Francis in September 2023, his jurisdiction — the Holy Land — was in the midst of profound political convulsions. Israeli society was riven over proposed judicial reforms advanced by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israelis were protesting regularly.
Lebanese army making progress in displacing Hezbollah near Israeli border

1 month ago | dailyherald.com | Mohamad El Chamaa |Suzan Haidamous

In a photo, released by the Lebanese Presidency press office, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, center foreground, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, right, head a cabinet meeting Thursday at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon.
Lebanese army making progress in displacing Hezbollah near Israeli border

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Mohamad El Chamaa |Suzan Haidamous

Lebanese army making progress in displacing Hezbollah near Israeli border (washingtonpost.com) Lebanese army making progress in displacing Hezbollah near Israeli border By Mohamad El Chamaa; Suzan Haidamous 2025041706002400 BEIRUT — The Lebanese army has increased its deployment in the country's south over the past few months, confiscating Hezbollah's arms and dismantling its positions under the terms of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between the militant group and Israel, according to...
Israel strikes Beirut suburb in first attack on capital since ceasefire

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Suzan Haidamous |Susannah George |Mohamad El Chamaa

BEIRUT — Israel launched a strike on a suburb of the Lebanese capital Friday, the first such attack on Beirut since late last year when Hezbollah and Israel agreed to a ceasefire that ended months of deadly fighting. The attacks Friday were the second such exchange of fire in the past week, as fears mount that the months-long fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is at risk of collapse as conflicts elsewhere in the region expand.
Israel strikes Beirut suburb in first attack on capital since ceasefire

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Suzan Haidamous |Susannah George |Mohamad El Chamaa

10 hours agoBeirut, Lebanon - March 28, 2025 Israel launched a two-rocket airstrike on a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, demolishing a building. The strike, which occurred just moments ago, sent shockwaves through the densely populated area, raising concerns over further military action.