Israel has launched strikes on tanks in southern Syria. The Palestinian ambassador to the EU has urged the bloc to take action as the Gaza war rages. Lebanon is tackling demining efforts.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israel strikes tanks in Syria after 38 Druze killed in fighting in Sweida

Lebanon faces existential threat unless it addresses Hezbollah weapons, US envoy warns

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent.

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Funerals were held for two Palestinians, one a US citizen, killed in the West Bank, over the weekend. Syrian authorities have closed a border crossing with Turkey after forest fires spread close to the coastal area north-west of the country. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is "not afraid" of returning to negotiations on its nuclear programme.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Palestinian-American man beaten to death by Israeli settlers, authorities say

Syria shuts land crossing with Turkey after forest fires spread near border

Iran 'not afraid' of nuclear negotiations but needs to be certain of US commitment

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.

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Opec raised its forecast for world oil and energy demand. The Syrian government has accused the SDF of delays in implementing an integration deal. Saudi Arabia is updating its rules to allow foreigners to buy property in specific zones.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Opec raises 2050 oil demand outlook amid expansion of global economies

Relax, it’s ‘chill, baby, chill’: Opec assures inventories stay tight

Syria blames US-backed Kurds for instability after failed meeting

Saudi foreign property ownership rules will be 'transformational' for long-term expats

This episode features Manus Cranny, Geo-Economics Editor; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.