Against the backdrop of the fighting between Israel and the Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip headed by Hamas, following the deadly Hamas attack against the communities adjacent to Gaza on the morning of October 7, 2023, dubbed by Hamas Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, there are increasing reports in the Arab media about growing efforts by Iran and the militias it supports to
As the minister of interior announced the results of Lebanon’s May 15 legislative elections, speculation began about whether or not the configuration of the new parliament foretold a brighter future for the tormented country. While some of the results indicate positive breakthroughs and progress, there are several nuances indicating that much greater change is still needed to put the country on a steady path to recovery.