Israel strikes Syria amid Sweida clashes and Palestinian diplomat calls for Gaza action


Yasmeen Altaji
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Israel has launched strikes on tanks in southern Syria. The Palestinian ambassador to the EU has urged the bloc to take action as the Gaza war rages. Lebanon is tackling demining efforts.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israel strikes tanks in Syria after 38 Druze killed in fighting in Sweida

Lebanon faces existential threat unless it addresses Hezbollah weapons, US envoy warns

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent.

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Updated: July 15, 2025, 2:29 AM
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