Disappearances of Alawite women, and a 'terrorist cell' in Beirut

Criminal gangs are thought to be behind the disappearance of a growing number of Alawite women in Syria. Members of what has been described as a terrorist cell were arrested in Beirut. Hamas officials have said the group is positively engaging with mediators for a ceasefire.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

'Get the money fast if you want her alive': Syria's Alawite women and girls disappear in abductions

Beirut 'terrorist cell' plotted day of attacks mirroring shock of Israel’s pager assault, security sources say

Hamas says it is 'positively engaging' but fate of Gaza ceasefire lies in US-Israel talks

This episode features Nada Maucourant Atallah, Beirut Correspondent; and Mohamad Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor.