Middle East latest: Israel stops the return of thousands of ...
11 hours ago · Israel accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released, stopping thousands of Palestinians from returning to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday.
New Leaders in Lebanon Face Test as Israel Is Poised to Keep …
18 hours ago · Israeli forces killed at least three people and injured dozens more in the country’s south, Lebanese officials said. Israel had agreed to withdraw its troops from the area as of Sunday.
Security Council briefed on challenges to peacekeeping in Lebanon, Syria
Jan 17, 2025 · Two senior UN peacekeeping officials briefed the Security Council on Friday on recent developments in Lebanon and the occupied Syrian Golan, and the challenges facing “blue helmets” serving there.
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land ... - Associated Press News
Dec 6, 2024 · Lebanon is closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus, the General Security Directorate said Friday.
Today's top news: Syria, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon
Dec 12, 2024 · Humanitarian access and aid delivery remains challenging in parts of north-east Syria. The cities of Raqqa, Tabqa, Hassakeh and Derik are experiencing movement restrictions due to checkpoints and reports of looting continue.
Fleeing conflict in Lebanon, thousands pour into Syria | AP News
Sep 25, 2024 · Families fleeing the escalating conflict in Lebanon are pouring into Syria in growing numbers. They waited for hours in heavy traffic Wednesday to reach the relative safety of another war-torn country.
Today's top news: Syria, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, …
Dec 5, 2024 · OCHA is gravely concerned by the escalation of hostilities in Syria, including the latest developments in the city of Hama and reports of heavy fighting in Homs. In Hama, local authorities say tens of thousands of families in the city have been displaced, some of …
Today's top news: Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory and …
Oct 2, 2024 · According to national authorities, the number of people having fled to Syria has exceeded 300,000, including Syrian and Lebanese nationals. This cross-border displacement highlights the escalating regional impact of the conflict. The impact of the current crisis on health and civilian infrastructure are alarming.
Lebanon escalation: UN boosts support at border with Syria - UN News
Sep 25, 2024 · The serious escalation in hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel has forced “tens of thousands” of people to flee their homes in Lebanon, including Syrian refugees, leaving border routes to...
Syria's Assad is now in Moscow, Russian state media says - ABC News
Dec 9, 2024 · Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country. As Assad resigned and fled Syria, rebel forces moved into Damascus as citizens celebrated there and in the streets of Aleppo, where the rebel offensive began 11 days ago.