Middle East conflict developments: Israeli strikes in Syria and UNIFIL mandate concerns
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Israel, Syria, UNIFIL, Human Rights Watch, Donald Trump
Middle East (Syria, Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz)
August 18, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/18/2026, 7:20:22 PM
Israel conducted airstrikes on an unused airbase in Syria, drawing international condemnation. Human Rights Watch urges the UN to maintain the UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon despite the scheduled mandate expiration. President Trump confirmed no ongoing negotiations with Iran, maintaining the naval blockade.
- Earlier version 18/18/2026, 6:50:27 PM
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