Israel-Hamas war saps tourism, travel demand across the region

Security 2023-12-02

Israel-Hamas war saps tourism, travel demand across the region

The countries with the most to lose are Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt, whose economies depend heavily upon international tourism, analysts say.

'Lebanon does not want war,' grassroots campaign proclaims

Security 2023-12-01

'Lebanon does not want war,' grassroots campaign proclaims

The campaign was launched in response to fears that Lebanon will be dragged into the Israel-Hamas war as a result of Hizbullah's meddling.

US destroyer shoots down Iran-made drone in Red Sea

Security 2023-11-30

US destroyer shoots down Iran-made drone in Red Sea

US Navy shoots down drone launched from Houthi-controlled area, a day after Iranian drone flies 'dangerously close' to US carrier in Gulf.

Lebanese return to rubble, scorched olive groves in villages near Israel border

Security 2023-11-29

Lebanese return to rubble, scorched olive groves in villages near Israel border

Residents of southern Lebanon say Hizbullah, by dragging their villages into the conflict between Israel and Hamas, exacerbated their financial problems and suffering.

Houthis must cease attacks on civilians, threats to shipping, G7 says

Security 2023-11-29

Houthis must cease attacks on civilians, threats to shipping, G7 says

G7 ministers call on Houthis 'to immediately cease attacks on civilians and threats to international shipping lanes and commercial vessels.'

Houthis seek to assert influence in Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian support

Security 2023-11-28

Houthis seek to assert influence in Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian support

The Iranian regime intends to use the Houthis as a fulcrum to threaten the security of the region and international navigation at the gateway to the Red Sea.

Hamas admits 5 senior leaders killed as war losses mount

Security 2023-11-27

Hamas admits 5 senior leaders killed as war losses mount

Northern Gaza commander Ahmed al-Ghandour was a leading figure in the planning and execution of the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, killing 1,200 people.

Lebanon's hospitality sector stalls amid Israel-Hamas war

Security 2023-11-25

Lebanon's hospitality sector stalls amid Israel-Hamas war

Fears of a spillover of the Israel-Hamas war, fueled by Hizbullah's aggression on Lebanon's southern border, have dealt tourism a massive blow.

IRGC-controlled militias in Syria redeploy to the east of Euphrates

Security 2023-11-23

IRGC-controlled militias in Syria redeploy to the east of Euphrates

In the wake of retaliatory US strikes, Iran-backed armed groups have repositioned their fighters and weapons to the east of the Euphrates River.

Lebanon fears Hamas war spillover could trigger wheat crisis

Security 2023-11-22

Lebanon fears Hamas war spillover could trigger wheat crisis

If Iranian proxies drag Lebanon into the fray of the Israel-Hamas war, the existing wheat shortage could quickly turn into a bread crisis.