Euan Ward is a British reporter contributing to The New York Times. Based in Beirut, he was previously a reporter on the International desk in London as a New York Times Fellow. Before that, he reported from the Middle East for news organizations including The Guardian and CNN
The latest attacks came a week after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel demanded the demilitarization of much of southern Syria, stoking fears of conflict with the country’s new leadership.
By Euan Ward
Although the conference was called to chart the country’s future, the Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’s northeast was not invited.
By Raja Abdulrahim and Euan Ward
The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group held an elaborate commemoration for its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September.
By Christina Goldbaum and Euan Ward
Thousands uprooted by the war in Lebanon have been unable to reach southern towns occupied by Israel, but some have tried anyway. For one man, the journey was deadly.
By Euan Ward and Hwaida Saad
Israeli forces pulled out of populated areas in southern Lebanon, but retained control over strategic border points as a deadline lapsed for both Israel and Hezbollah to leave the region.
By Euan Ward
The announcement raised the specter of renewed fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia.
By Patrick Kingsley and Euan Ward
The United States has reportedly told Lebanese officials that Israel’s military intends to remain in five strategic points inside Lebanon, but will withdraw from towns it still occupies.
By Euan Ward
Hezbollah, a powerful Iran-backed militia, has long been the country’s dominant political force and has formed part of the government for decades.
By Euan Ward
The blast, which detonated next to a truck carrying agricultural workers, underscored the challenges faced by the country’s interim president.
By Euan Ward
The Rafah crossing has been shuttered for over eight months but is opening again as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
By Aaron Boxerman and Johnatan Reiss