The U.S. military says it bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Kuwait said its air defenses opened fire on Monday.
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Ongoing wars, displacement and economic instability have kept Lebanon in a state of crisis. For some girls and women in a refugee camp in Beirut, a martial arts program is bringing some stability.
Israel has captured the 12th century Beaufort Castle, which overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.
On the fringes of Israel's far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country's footprint into neighboring countries.
On the fringes of Israel's far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country's borders into neighboring countries.
On paper, there are ceasefires in place between Israel and the US in Iran, and also in Lebanon, Gaza. On the ground, fighting goes on.
The ceasefire with Iran is under strain. In Lebanon and Gaza, the truce deals exist only on paper.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ali Vaez, director of the Iran project at the International Crisis Group, about the Trump administration's efforts to end the war with Iran.
Refugees cram roads from southern Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah in the city of Tyre.
President Trump is pushing Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize relations with Israel, as part of an end to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Experts call that unrealistic.