Yemen’s Huthi rebels shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, a senior US defense official said Wednesday, confirming an earlier claim by the Iran-backed group. The Huthis — who have downed an American drone before — said the MQ-9 was spying as part of US support for Israel in its …

Many in Lebanon are worried about the prospects of a broader confrontation with Israel amid the war on Gaza. Hezbollah chief Hasan Nasrallah on Friday called for a ceasefire in Gaza while holding off on announcing any broader conflict with Israel, bringing relief to Lebanon where many were fearing the …

More Israeli soldiers might die as the invading troops take the battle underground, into the feared Hamas tunnels. As everyone tries to read more into the announcement by Israel’s prime minister that it may allow “little tactical pauses” to let hostages out or aid in, fighting in Gaza continues. Calls …