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Lebanese officials, including Hezbollah, continue to oppose disarmament plans amid ongoing Israeli military strikes. The Lebanese army's proposal to take control of weapons faces delays as regional tensions escalate, with Hezbollah demanding conditions before disarming. Political leaders call for dialogue, but tensions remain high.
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Since deadly clashes in July, Syria's Suweida province remains tense. A US-backed plan aims to restore stability through accountability, aid, and reconciliation, with regional cooperation involving Jordan and Israel. Recent developments include a security overhaul and regional talks, but trust remains fragile.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has traveled to New York to address the UN General Assembly, marking the first such visit since 1967. His trip signals a move toward normalization amid ongoing internal and regional tensions, including efforts to improve US and Israeli relations and upcoming elections. Significant diplomatic developments are underway.
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Since Bashar al-Assad's ousting in December 2024, Syria has entered a new phase under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Islamist militant leader. Sharaa has engaged internationally, including historic visits to the UN and the US, calling for sanctions relief and regional stability. One million refugees have returned amid ongoing sectarian violence and unresolved war crimes prosecutions. Russia maintains military ties, while Syria seeks to redefine its global relations.
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A year after Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and his successor, the group remains weakened but is actively regrouping. Despite heavy losses and international pressure to disarm, Hezbollah vows to maintain its weapons and resist Israeli threats, signaling ongoing tensions in Lebanon and the region.
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On October 7, 2025, Syria's interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to a ceasefire after violent clashes in Aleppo. This violence underscored stalled integration efforts following a March deal to unify forces and transfer key assets to Damascus. Meanwhile, Syria held its first parliamentary election since Assad's ouster, marked by indirect voting, exclusion of Kurdish and Druze regions, and criticism over inclusivity and legitimacy.
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Recent negotiations between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces have resulted in an agreement to integrate the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the national army. The talks, which stalled earlier, now focus on mechanisms for merging military and civil institutions amid ongoing regional tensions and clashes in northeast Syria. The process aims to stabilize the region and address longstanding disputes over autonomy and decentralization.
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On November 10, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will make a historic first official visit to Washington. He aims to join the US-led coalition against ISIS, discuss lifting sanctions, and explore Syria's reconstruction. This follows his landmark UN address and a prior meeting with President Trump in May, marking Syria's shift after Assad's ouster.
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Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon have killed two people and injured seven, despite a ceasefire since November 2024. The attacks targeted Hezbollah figures and infrastructure, raising fears of renewed conflict amid ongoing tensions and accusations from Lebanon of Israeli aggression and rejection of peace overtures.
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On November 10, 2025, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, marking the first Syrian presidential visit since 1946. This follows the lifting of U.N. and U.S. sanctions on al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab, as Syria seeks to join the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State and rebuild after years of civil war.
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Recent reports indicate the US is preparing to establish a military base in Damascus to support a potential security agreement between Syria and Israel. Syrian President Sharaa seeks a security deal with Israeli troop withdrawal, amid ongoing negotiations and regional tensions. Sharaa's international legitimacy is rising, complicating Israel's strategic calculus.
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Turkey issued arrest warrants for 37 Israeli officials, accusing them of genocide in Gaza. Israel dismisses the charges as a PR stunt. The dispute escalates tensions amid ongoing Gaza conflict, with Turkey seeking a role in postwar security arrangements despite Israeli opposition.
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On November 11, 2025, a Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border shortly after departing Azerbaijan en route to Turkey. All 20 personnel aboard, including flight crew, were killed. Search and rescue operations were conducted by Turkish, Georgian, and Azerbaijani authorities. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.