# syria • moscow • bases • mediterranean • russia • regain
NBC News
Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal
Liberal
Syria’s new leadership has aimed to maintain strong bilateral ties with Moscow since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, who fled into exile in Russia.
August 10, 2026, 2:25 am
www.timesofisrael.com
In deal with Russia, Syria to regain control of 2 key Mediterranean bases
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 11:13 am
Winnipeg Free Press
Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal – Winnipeg Free Press
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 9:39 am
Al Jazeera
Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 11:06 am
# yemen • saudi • arabia • houthi • refinery • aramco
Sun Sentinel
Blocked Iranian flight to Yemen set off Houthis-Saudi Arabia spiral
Conservative
The escalation risks drawing Yemen into a broader regional conflict.
August 10, 2026, 9:30 am
www.semafor.com
Yemen conflict risks reigniting following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
Liberal
August 10, 2026, 7:34 am
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil facility and Yemeni port, and other Mideast news
August 9, 2026, 9:44 am
# palestinian • israeli • palestine • idf • terrorists • protests
The Jerusalem Post
IDF reservists to be granted increased housing benefits by Israeli government
Conservative
"From the very first day of the war, we have been wrapping IDF fighters and commanders, in both regular and reserve service, in a huge umbrella of billions upon billions," Smotrich said.
August 9, 2026, 7:36 pm
www.timesofisrael.com
Israelis in Greece warned to lie low ahead of pro-Palestinian ‘day of rage’ protests
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 5:33 am
HotAir
IDF, Shin Bet Acknowledge Special Mission to Hunt Down, Kill All Oct. 7 Terrorists – HotAir
Conservative
August 10, 2026, 10:00 am
Al Jazeera
Palestinians in occupied West Bank hold firm on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 4:35 am
# hormuz • iran • oman • strait • leverage • open
Breitbart
Iran won't reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments
Conservative
Iran says talks with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, while also stressing that resuming traffic is tied to U.S. concessions in
August 9, 2026, 10:49 pm
The Boston Globe
Iran is using Strait of Hormuz as leverage in dealing with Trump
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 11:23 am
NBC News
Iran sets out steep demands for reopening Hormuz despite hopes Oman deal could break impasse
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 8:34 am
HuffPost
Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening To U.S. Concessions On Several Demands
Liberal
August 10, 2026, 7:25 am
# netanyahu • gaza • israel • negotiating • plan • trump
EpochTV
Netanyahu Rejects Board of Peace Gaza Plan; Trump: U.S. Only ‘Semi-Negotiating’ With Iran
Conservative
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the Board of Peace’s plan for Gaza, underscoring growing differences over how and when to implement ...
August 10, 2026, 7:27 am
NBC News
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 7:53 am
The Independent
Trump’s ‘roadmap’ for peace in Gaza in full as Netanyahu rejects plan
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 7:46 am
The Jerusalem Post
Israel still follows 15-point framework, even if publicly rejected
Conservative
August 9, 2026, 2:45 pm
# syria • moscow • russia • bases • mediterranean • hmeimim
ABC News
Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal
Liberal
Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow's use of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases as military outposts
August 9, 2026, 10:11 pm
Syria says reached deal with Moscow on fate of Russian bases
August 9, 2026, 6:50 pm
AP News
Syria to take back Tartous and Hmeimim military bases from Russia
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 9:38 am
Sun Sentinel
Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal – Sun Sentinel
Conservative
August 9, 2026, 9:42 am
# oman • iran • hormuz • strait • concessions • open
Chicago Tribune
Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments – Chicago Tribune
Conservative
Iran is insisting that the U.S. meet its demands in negotiations before the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
August 10, 2026, 7:25 am
The Epoch Times
Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Unless US Agrees to List of Demands, Iran Says
Conservative
August 9, 2026, 2:46 pm
BOE Report
Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz
Conservative
August 9, 2026, 6:46 am
The Japan Times
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open waterway
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 4:37 am
# gaza • hamas • israel • terrorists • proposal • netanyahu
ynetglobal
'Even armed terrorists require approval before troops engage': IDF officers on new Ga
Liberal
Senior officers say the IDF has shifted from aggressive pursuit to a more defensive posture in Gaza, with strike approvals pushed higher up the chain of command even as troops retain authority to neutralize immediate threats
August 9, 2026, 5:13 pm
The Irish Times
Gaza peace plan: What is going on with Netanyahu, Trump and Hamas?
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 12:00 pm
www.timesofisrael.com
Israeli pause on strikes in Gaza suspends deadly hunt for October 7 terrorists
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 8:07 am
# sephora • israel • retailer • boutiques • gaza • amazon
www.timesofisrael.com
Beauty giant Sephora to open stores in Israel this month, with limited product range
Liberal
Three stores to open on August 20 in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Jerusalem, with owner said to view move as a pilot and seek to expand operations over next two years
August 10, 2026, 4:54 am
ynetglobal
For the First Time: Sephora to Open Stores in Israel on August 20
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 7:59 am
The Jerusalem Post
We were the only guests at this charming hotel, and it was heartbreaking
Conservative
August 10, 2026, 10:43 am
AP News
Beehive that survived Gaza war gives woman starting point in rebuilding family beekeeping business
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 10:11 pm
# hormuz • reopen • tehran • iran • strait • closed
MS NOW
Iran says U.S. must meet all conditions before Strait of Hormuz can reopen
Liberal
A senior Iranian official told MS NOW that Tehran is demanding that the United states unfreeze Iranian funds and assets and that the fighting in Lebanon must stop.
August 10, 2026, 11:18 am
The Irish Times
Iran says US must meet new conditions before Strait of Hormuz reopens
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 11:20 am
Breitbart
Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands
Conservative
August 9, 2026, 6:04 am
The New York Times
Iran Insists Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Trump Agrees to Demands
Liberal
August 10, 2026, 9:18 am
# palestinian • rambam • idf • wounded • israel • arab
Al Jazeera
Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late
Liberal
The family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.
August 9, 2026, 8:59 pm
The Jerusalem Post
IDF to demolish home of terrorist involved in West Bank car ramming attack
Conservative
August 9, 2026, 3:14 pm
ynetglobal
‘They locked us out’: Wounded IDF soldier’s family alleges mistreatment at Rambam
Liberal
August 9, 2026, 7:38 am
www.timesofisrael.com
Rambam Hospital denies Arab staff mistreated wounded soldier after family sounds alarm
Liberal
August 10, 2026, 5:10 am
# saudi • arabia • yemeni • libya • refinery • firefighters
AP News
Drone attacks ignite massive fire at Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery
Liberal
Firefighters in western Libya are battling to extinguish a massive fire caused by a drone strike on an oil facility after their town came under a wave of drone attacks targeting key oil installations.
August 11, 2026, 6:42 pm
BBC News
Libya oil refinery fire: Firefighters battle huge blaze after drone attack
Liberal
August 11, 2026, 2:28 am
The Jerusalem Post
Drone strike rocks fuel tank at Libya's Zawiya refinery
Conservative
August 10, 2026, 9:46 pm
Al Jazeera
Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack
Liberal
August 10, 2026, 10:37 pm






