Saudi Arabia lifts export restrictions on Lebanon while Egypt develops a plan for Hezbollah's weapons containment.

The entities involved

• Lebanon →

  country in West Asia

  • Lebanese Army monitors the border between Syria and Lebanon, with Hezbollah linked to previous smuggling attempts.Fri 21:00
  • Narcotics were smuggled from Lebanon into Syria.Fri 21:00
• Hezbollah →

  Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon

  • Hamas and Hezbollah threaten Israel militarily as Western political figures reflect on the shifting regional attitudes.Fri 21:57
  • Syria provided a land route for Iranian weapons and targeted Hezbollah-linked networks in Damascus.Fri 20:36
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • An agreement was signed involving Monica Juma and Saudi Arabia to combat corruption and build expertise.Fri 22:02
  • KAUST and international organizations issue warnings on regional climate, water, and global food systems, involving Saudi Arabia.Fri 21:55

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