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The lawyer of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, says his health has sharply declined after more than 18 months in Israeli detention without charge. Palestinian prisoner authorities and rights groups report signs of torture, while Abu Safia's son and colleagues issue urgent appeals for his release.
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its emergency committee and a handover of governance in Gaza to a new technocratic administration, part of a US-brokered peace deal. But reports from Gaza indicate limited change on the ground, and Israeli and Palestinian sources express skepticism about the group's intentions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed reports of tension with US President Donald Trump, asserting they see eye-to-eye on most issues and describing the US as Israel's greatest ally. He also confirmed plans to visit the US and argued against providing F-35 jets to Turkey.
Massive crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli air strike. The procession moved through the capital, with mourners chanting and carrying banners. Political figures and family members attended, while the new supreme leader remained absent.
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its government emergency committee in Gaza, transferring administrative powers to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) as part of the US-brokered peace plan. Israeli officials have dismissed the move as a stunt aimed at avoiding disarmament, while the NCAG says it will be guided by 'actions, not promises.'
Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. The six-day event aims to strengthen national unity amid ongoing war negotiations, with calls for revenge against US and Israeli leaders.
Mourners flooded Tehran's streets for the funeral procession of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with some calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The crowd appeared larger than the 2020 procession for Gen. Qassem Soleimani, though authorities gave no immediate count. Negotiations over the U.S.-Iran war are paused until after burial.
Israel's rescue delegation completed its week-long aid mission in Venezuela following twin earthquakes, working with local forces on search-and-rescue operations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the delegation's efforts, while reports offer varying casualty figures, ranging from 2,300 to 3,800 dead.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said some Christian villages in southern Lebanon sought annexation by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, a claim denied by local officials and residents. The comments come as Israel maintains a military presence in the region following a US-brokered agreement.
Iran prepares for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with massive crowds expected in Tehran. International leaders pay tribute, while Israel monitors the event and regional tensions persist.
Israel and Lebanon have signed a US-mediated framework agreement aimed at ending the northern front war. The pact includes mutual recognition of sovereignty and a gradual Israeli withdrawal, but faces significant obstacles, particularly Hezbollah's outright rejection.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials attended funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent. The week-long funeral has paused US-Iran talks, which President Trump said may be 'over' after recent strikes.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as soon as next week, following a request from Netanyahu. The meeting would come amid reported tensions between the two leaders over the war with Iran and Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
Israel’s High Court of Justice has frozen the appointment of attorney Michael Rabello as state comptroller and ordered a new Knesset vote after finding a breach of ballot secrecy. Justice Minister Yariv Levin has called on the government to disregard the ruling, leaving the oversight post vacant.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will reportedly not attend the UN police chiefs conference in New York, following legal complaints filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation. The foundation alleges war crimes and other abuses, while Ben-Gvir's office has not confirmed the reason for the cancellation.
President Trump said he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu, but that Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is.' The two leaders spoke by phone Friday, agreed to meet soon in the United States, and discussed Iran, with Trump emphasizing negotiations as his priority.
MK Yuli Edelstein announced he is leaving Likud after more than two decades, deepening a rift with the party over the haredi enlistment bill. Reports indicate he is expected to launch a new political party with figures such as Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked, while other right-wing figures explore similar initiatives.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on Washington to stand by Lebanon following a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel. The deal, which aims to end hostilities, includes Hezbollah's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, but Hezbollah has rejected it. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of displaced people have begun returning to southern Lebanon.
A Palestinian man from the West Bank village of Jalud says Israeli settlers seized his family's unfinished home, and his appeals to the military and police went unanswered. The incident highlights a surge in settler attacks that a UN inquiry says has risen by 130% since 2023.
Israeli officials signal potential re-establishment of settlements in Gaza, with Finance Minister Smotrich preparing plans and Netanyahu declining to rule out the option. The move faces international legal hurdles and a US-backed alternative administration plan.