Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau.
The outgoing president has called for protests as he continues to dispute the results of last month’s election.
‘Gaza is ours.’
Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain over its support for Palestinians.
Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group’s overall leadership following a wartime election process.
Iran praises Spain’s win over Argentina after Spanish government’s condemnation of policies on Gaza and war on Iran.
Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.
A screening of the FIFA World Cup final in Ramallah was halted following news that two Palestinians were killed.
For many of us, Gaza was on our mind when we watched and celebrated Spain’s triumph at the World Cup.
Iranian media report blasts in cities in the far north and far south, including Tabriz and Chabahar.
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