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Jan 1, 2025 · From Gaza's ongoing crisis to Syria’s dramatic upheaval, our reporting brought clarity to a tumultuous year. As we prepare to ring in 2025, we at The Media Line take a moment to reflect on the stories that defined 2024—a year that began in the throes of war and closed with pivotal changes across the Middle East.

3 days ago · Renewed clashes highlight long-standing disputes over troop presence and Hezbollah’s influence in southern Lebanon. Clashes between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Lebanese civilians on Sunday have raised alarms over the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered to halt last year’s war.

3 days ago · Pedestrians and vehicles cross the Netzarim Corridor as Gazans navigate strict regulations and widespread destruction [Gaza] Palestinians on Monday were granted limited access between the northern and southern Gaza Strip, via the Netzarim Corridor, a strategic route controlled by Israel that divides the north from the south.

1 day ago · After 54 years of Assad family rule, Syria enters a new era with Ahmed al-Sharaa as transitional president. Rebel factions unite to form a national army, pledging to rebuild the country and reshape its foreign policy and economy [Damascus] Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani ...

Dec 24, 2024 · With Iran’s influence diminished and its nuclear program advancing, Israel faces a critical decision on whether to strike. The war that engulfed the Middle East since October 2023 has emphasized the region’s division into two blocs: Iran and its proxies—Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Bashar Assad regime in Syria—against Israel and pro-Western Arab ...

A stabbing attack occurred Tuesday night in Tel Aviv, injuring at least three people. The attack took place at two locations—Nahalat Binyamin Street and Kalisher Street—at approximately 9:12 PM local time, according to the Magen David Adom emergency medical service.

Jan 1, 2025 · Reflecting on 2024, Felice Friedson reviews a year marked by dramatic changes and challenges across the Middle East. Key events included the fall of Syria’s Assad regime, ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the resurgence of al-Qaida under Hamza bin Laden. The Media Line’s reporting delved into these ...

Jan 10, 2025 · From the Iranian threat to the trauma of October 7, 2023, Tel Avivians and visitors share candid thoughts on the challenges facing Israel. The streets of Tel Aviv are alive with strong opinions on the current conflict involving Israel, Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, as well as the ongoing hostage crisis and the impending return of Donald Trump to the Oval Office.

Dec 29, 2022 · The Media Line's intrepid correspondents are in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Pakistan providing first-person reporting. They all said they cover it.