Louay Faour

Nearly 10 months into Israel’s war on Gaza, some are worried the attacks might bring the region closer to an all-out conflict.

Lebanon is expected to respond to a formal complaint received from Syria, in which Damascus expressed its concerns over observation towers along the border.

The Jordanian army has denied reports that its air force took part in US airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq earlier this week.

The pro-Israeli actress posted a story on Instagram where she seemingly ridiculed the celebrated Palestinian photojournalist after he decided to leave Gaza.

The British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah has spoken of his gruelling six-week spell treating the injured in Gaza, and is set to give evidence to UK police about possible Israeli war crimes.

The deal will see the exchange of 50 of the approximately 250 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and around 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

Israel has accused Iran of establishing an airfield in southern Lebanon that can be used as attacks against it. Satellite images seem to reveal this airfield.

Activity has come to a halt in Sidon, as the nearby Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp remains a war zone.

The UK is among countries and organisations voicing concerns over the Syrian regime's approval to reopen a vital border crossing for aid flow.

Syria's regime has been given the green light to come back to the Arab League. But as many of its crises remain unresolved, countries - particularly those directly affected - will monitor progress made on solving pressing issues.