Expanding Syria fighting causes Israeli concern about security along its border, as noted this week by PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Rami Hamdallah receives words of support from Fatah movement, but criticism from rival Hamas movement
Since the Syrian war began civil two years ago, the number of tourists visiting Lebanon has fallen by more than a third
In the latest incident, gunmen on Tuesday killed three Lebanese soldiers near the border and fled to Syria
US secretary of state ends a two-day visit to Israel and Palestinian territories
Nearly half a million Syrians have fled to Lebanon to escape civil war and are now living with their families in makeshift camps
At refugee camp in Aarsal, Lebanon, most are fleeing fierce battles between Syrian rebels and government forces
Syrian government troops backed by fighters from Lebanon's Hezbollah movement in fierce battles in rebel-held town of Qusair
Tel Aviv closes northern airspace to commercial aviation, deploys two batteries of anti-missile defense system after strikes that killed 42 in Syria
Arab ministers announced the position after a meeting in Washington Tuesday
Israeli Defense Forces say airstrike targeted Haitham Mishal, who they said was member of Islamist militant group Mujahideen Shura Council of Jerusalem
In Jerusalem, US defense secretary says two countries must maintain close ties in order to face increasingly complicated regional challenges
On trip to Israel, Chuck Hagel says the United States will allow Israel to buy advanced U.S. missiles amid concerns over Iran
US secretary of state and Israeli prime minister express commitment to return to the negotiating table with the Palestinians
Many Iraqis are still waiting for democracy a decade after Saddam Hussein's statue was toppled, signalling a new beginning
Media activists demand new laws to safeguard fair, unbiased reporting
Some say relations have languished since the withdrawal of the last American troops more than one year ago
Ten years after US invasion, many Iraqis skeptical, cynical about new form of government
Most Iraqis say they have not benefited from economic up-turn
While some Iraqis say life since then has improved somewhat, others are angry at the legacy left by war
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