May 24, 2012

ANKARA [MENL] -- President Bashar Assad was said to have ordered the
abduction or assassination of the Sunni rebel leadership in Lebanon and
Turkey.

May 23, 2012

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has directed its navy to help support infantry
missions.

May 17, 2012

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has underestimated the growing firepower of the
Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah.

May 15, 2012

AMMAN [MENL] -- Middle East states, despite quiet cooperation, have been
cautious over endorsing U.S. plans for expanded military relations.