
Lebanon announced on Saturday the formation of the awaited new government, a day after US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East visited Beirut to impose dictations and set “red lines” on the participation of Hezbollah. Secretary General of the Council of Ministers Mahmoud Makkieh announced the 24-member cabinet, including ...

Israeli Prime Minister’s office threatened an “action” on Saturday as Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades conveyed “tough messages” during the handover of three Israeli captives held in Gaza for 16 months. In exchange of the three Israeli captives, 183 Palestinian prisoners are due to be released throughout the day. Saturday’s swap is ...