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Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Hamas has entered the second phase.
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Hezbollah told to leave Syria
There are growing concerns that the fighting in Syria could spill over its borders and draw its neighbors into the conflict. Now Lebanon’s president has called on Hezbollah fighters to pull out of the country.
Palestinian PM resigns
Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah has submitted his resignation, his office has confirmed. This came just two weeks after the highly respected academic had taken office.
Battle for Aleppo gears up
Syrian troops and opposition forces have stepped up fighting close to Syria's second city, Aleppo. The confrontation follows a significant strategic victory by government forces in the border town of Qusair.
Syria's many fronts
Despite losing Qusair, Syrian rebels still have a firm grip on the north of the country.
Alarm over Syria mounts
Syria's widening conflict has prompted the EU to grant further refugee aid. A top Saudi cleric has condemned Hezbollah militia intervention in Syria. Austria says it is pulling its UN troops from the Golan Heights.
US condemns Qusair assault
The White House has accused the Syrian regime of causing "tremendous suffering" in its successful bid to reclaim the strategic town of Qusair. Separately US, Russian and UN efforts to organize peace talks have failed.
A new Palestinian PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a senior academic as the new prime minister. Rami Hamdallah will replace Salam Fayyad and is tasked with assembling a new cabinet.
Syrian war delays Lebanon vote
Citing the continuing civil war in neighboring Syria, Lebanese lawmakers have agreed to put off elections scheduled for June by 17 months. Spillover violence into Lebanon had raised serious doubts about the poll.
Assad warns Israel over strikes
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has warned of retaliation in the face of any further Israeli airstrikes. In a television interview the president said he was confident of victory in the nation's 26-month civil war.
Hezbollah on the rise in Syria
French intelligence has reported a surge in Hezbollah militia fighting alongside Syria's President Assad's army. Meanwhile, the Syrian army said it has seized a key base in the north, once a transit route for rebels.
Syria's shadow
The civil war in Syria has spilled over the border to Lebanon.
Beirut rocket attacks
Two rocket attacks in south of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, have injured four people. The blasts come a day after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed "victory" for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad.
Al-Assad advances in Qusair
Syrian government forces backed by Hezbollah fighters have tightened their stranglehold on the town of Qusair. Rebels have stepped up efforts to defend their former stronghold, which has strategic value for both sides.
Staunch ally
Fighting alongside regime troops in Syria, the Shiite Hezbollah has a strategic agenda.
Syrian tensions rise
Turkey has shut its last border crossing near forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Syria's opposition has urged rebels to reinforce the town of Qusair near Lebanon as Assad's forces press a four-day assault.
Hezbollah troops die in siege
Over 20 soldiers from Shiite militia group, Hezbollah, have died fighting alongside Syria's military to recapture a strategic town. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State John Kerry is to return to the region for peace talks.
Israel vows action on weapons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is "acting" to prevent weapons from reaching Lebanon's Hezbollah. His remarks come two weeks after Israel allegedly carried out airstrikes on weapons in Syria.
Israel turns 65
More than six decades ago, Israel declared independence. Today, the settlement policy continues.
Power games
Tensions between Israel and Syria are increasing after the former's airstrikes on Damascus.
Israeli airstrikes on Syria
International reaction to Israel's latest airstrikes on Syria has been quick to come. However, there are differing accounts of the objective of the attacks.
Israel strikes inbound weapons
Israel has struck a consignment of missiles in Syria bound for Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon, an official said. Fighting in Syria's civil war has repeatedly spilled into Israel's Golan Heights (pictured).
Hezbollah threatens Syria rebels
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group has warned that allies of the Syrian regime would not allow it to fall at the hands of rebel forces. He indicated that his Iranian-backed forces were ready to intervene.
Israel launches attack on Gaza
The IDF has announced that aircraft hit targets in Gaza after militants fired rockets at southern Israel. Attacks from Gaza have declined since a campaign in November (pictured), but sporadic fire persists.
Israeli jet downs drone
Israel says it has shot down an unmanned drone off of its coast. Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group denied involvement in the incident, which had forced the Israeli premier’s aircraft to make a landing.
Turkey and Israel talk payouts
Israeli and Turkish officials are discussing compensation for victims of a 2010 raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla. On Sunday, US Secretary of State John Kerry asked Turkey's premier to postpone a trip to the Gaza Strip.
US leaders tour tense Mideast
US Secretary of State John Kerry has asked Turkey's premier to postpone a trip to the Gaza Strip to avoid upsetting Israel. Meanwhile, Chuck Hagel has made his maiden trip to Israel as Pentagon chief.
Lebanon PM to form government
Lebanon’s parliament has overwhelmingly voted for Sunni Muslim politician Tammam Salam as the new prime minister. Salam is expected to form a national unity government, as the country prepares for elections in June.
Uncertain ceasefire
A recent exchange of rocket attacks may reignite the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Anger at West Bank funerals
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has accused Israel of provoking unrest after the fatal shooting of two West Bank teenagers. Meanwhile, thousands gathered for the funeral of a Palestinian who died in Israeli custody.
Palestinian protesters killed
Two Palestinian teenagers have been shot dead during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. The violence comes amid a third day of protests over the death of a Palestinian prisoner in Israeli custody.
Israel launches Gaza airstrike
Israel has launched an airstrike on the Gaza Strip, the first since Hamas and Israel agreed to a ceasefire in November. The strike comes after a Palestinian prisoner suffering from cancer died in Israeli custody.
Hamas re-elects Mashaal
Khaled Mashaal has been re-elected leader of Hamas. The Palestinian Islamist movement did not issue an announcement over Mashaal's re-election, but the news was confirmed by Hamas officials.
Turkish-Israeli ties
Bitterness between the two sides may subside after an apology from Israel, but tensions remain.
Israel restarts money transfers
The Israeli government has unblocked the transfer of revenue to the Palestinian Authority which began late last year. The move followed urging by the US president to move forward on peace talks.
Israel flotilla apology to Turkey
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized to his Turkish counterpart for the deaths of nine Turks in a 2010 raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla. The apology was orchestrated by US President Barack Obama.
Israel’s next defense minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has selected Israel’s next defense minister. Moshe Yaalon is known to take a hard-line toward Palestinians, but is cautious about a potential attack against Iran.
Portugal to Mozambique
Portugal's economic malaise has triggered a wave of migration to Mozambique.
2013 Gaza Marathon called off
A UN agency has canceled the Gaza Marathon after the ruling Hamas movement refused to allow women to run. More than 2,400 people had been expected to attempt the full distance, a half-marathon or a 10-kilometer dash.
Palestinian rocket hits Israel
The rocket attack was the first since November, when a truce ended fighting across the border. This comes at a time of mounting tension and Palestinian protests.
Hezbollah fighting for Assad?
Syria’s opposition has accused Lebanon-based Hezbollah militias of crossing into Syria to fight for President Bashar Assad. Rebels have also pressed their battle for three northern Syrian airports and airbases.
Should the EU blacklist Hezbollah?
Pressure grows on the European Union to designate Hezbollah a terrorist group.
Bulgaria blames Hezbollah
Bulgaria says it has traced last July's bus bombing that killed five Israelis in a Black Sea resort to two persons with links to the Lebanese Hezbollah movement. Lebanon says it's ready to cooperate with investigators.
Israeli army, protesters clash
Israeli soldiers have clashed with some 150 Palestinians trying to block Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Palestinians have tried several times to set up encampments to stop expansion in recent weeks.
Israel warned by Syria, Iran
Syria and its ally Iran have threatened retaliation for what they say was at least one Israeli air raid near Damascus Wednesday. Israel has stayed mute. Outgoing US top envoy Hillary Clinton says she fears a 'proxy war.'
UN panel chides Israel
A UN panel of experts has found that Israel's settlement policy 'violates' the human rights of Palestinians. Its report calls on Israel to stop further settlement construction. Israel has denounced the report.
Russia, Arab League chide Israel
The Foreign Ministry in Moscow has said Israeli airstrikes in Syria, if confirmed, would constitute "a grave violation of the UN charter." A US newspaper reported that officials in Washington were forewarned by Israel.
Mystery shrouds airstrikes
Israel remains mute over Syrian claims that Israeli warplanes bombed a Syrian military research center and a convoy near Syria's border with Lebanon. Syrian rebels have issued claims that contradict earlier reports.
Israel 'strikes Syrian targets'
The Israeli military has reportedly carried out two airstrikes inside Syrian territory. According to Syrian state television, the latest attack was aimed at a scientific research center near Damascus.
The isolation of Gaza
The isolation of Gaza began before Hamas came to power - well over 20 years ago.
Snow blankets Middle East
Rain, hail and snow have covered the Middle East, causing several deaths and chaotic travel conditions. Hundreds of thousands of already suffering Syrian refugees must now protect themselves from the cold.
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