Middle East
'Deconfliction cell' is the first test of whether Israel can thwart Iran deal
The mediators are determined not to let Lebanon be a poison pill, so they set up a mechanism to prevent the shaky MOU from falling apart
June 23, 2026
The mediators are determined not to let Lebanon be a poison pill, so they set up a mechanism to prevent the shaky MOU from falling apart
It's great when Washington can end the conflicts it starts, but on this World Refugee Day let's recall that the ensuing crises they cause are not so easily controlled
In an anonymous interview, an Israeli soldier discusses the drive for 'revenge' in Gaza and beyond
News from White House suggests Trump imposing limits on partner Netanyahu and that US did not provide missile defense in latest exchange of fire
This also drives a further wedge between Netanyahu and Trump, who reportedly doesn't want Tel Aviv to retaliate
Trump's Iran deal was not his idea and worse, it's getting in the way of the Israeli leader's political survival. Lebanon, unfortunately, will pay the price.
