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Turkey's justice minister announced Friday that Ankara is asking Interpol to issue red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official, Afek Moskovitch, over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The move has triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli and Turkish officials, amid broader tensions over Syria.
Israeli security sources say the chances of an expanded military confrontation with Iran have decreased following Trump's economic sanctions, seen as a move to buy time until US midterms. Meanwhile, PM Netanyahu dismissed prospects for a diplomatic deal with Iran's leadership, and the IDF is preparing for worst-case scenarios.
The US Treasury has redesignated Hezbollah to emphasize its role as an Iranian proxy under the IRGC Quds Force and imposed sanctions on 10 individuals accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars via commercial flights. Officials described the group as an extension of Iran's forces operating with little regard for Lebanese sovereignty. The move occurs amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon hostilities and broader US pressure on Iran.
At the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, witness Rita Jabri Markwell declined to affirm Israel's legitimacy, citing unlawful occupation, apartheid, and genocide. The exchange, focused on her framework against hate speech and its relation to Zionism, drew scrutiny during cross-examination.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people in Gaza on Wednesday, two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks. The strikes, along with an Israeli raid across the ceasefire line, have cast doubt on efforts to advance the tenuous ceasefire.
The International Criminal Court denounced U.S. sanctions against its president and a trial lawyer as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, drawing widespread international support from the EU, Japan, and others. The U.S. defended the measures as part of a campaign against a 'sham of a court,' while the ICC vowed to continue its mandate.
Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions after recent Israeli strikes, with discussions focused on halting attacks and reviving security negotiations. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria expects talks to resume soon despite a lack of trust, while reports of a separate meeting between al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman surfaced.
The US imposed sanctions on two International Criminal Court officials, including its president, prompting fierce criticism from the ICC, Japan, and EU leaders, who called the move a 'flagrant attack' on the court's independence. Washington defended the sanctions, accusing the officials of undermining US sovereignty.
Australia's foreign minister expressed outrage after Israel's military cleared personnel of criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six others. The decision, announced on World Humanitarian Day, drew condemnation from Australia, Britain, Canada, and Poland, while Israel's ambassador defended the investigation and suggested reparations could be considered.
Israel's housing ministry issued a tender for 1,234 housing units in the contested E1 area east of Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from European countries and Palestinian authorities. The plan, part of a larger 3,400-unit project, would link settlements between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, potentially dividing the West Bank. Bids close just before Israel's elections, raising concerns about the move's political timing.
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara has called for renewed arrests and broader economic sanctions against military draft evaders, warning that weak enforcement against ultra-Orthodox men undermines the draft and creates unequal enforcement. Data shows Haredim comprise over 80% of evaders, while Haredi enlistment has risen by about 53%.
The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a criminal complaint in India against an unnamed Israeli soldier, accusing him of involvement in the unlawful destruction of civilian property in Gaza. It is the second such complaint in India in under three months, following a case in June that saw no action from Indian authorities.
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran indefinitely, accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory. Iran denied the allegation, calling it a 'false flag operation' by the US and Israel, as tensions continue to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and keep energy prices elevated.
Israel has confirmed it struck the Abu al-Duhur air base in Syria, saying Turkey planned to deploy forces there. Syria and Turkey deny the claim, with Damascus calling the strike unjustified and Ankara denouncing it as unlawful, while the US envoy described the attack as an unnecessary escalation.
Turkey has denied Israeli allegations that it planned to deploy troops at a Syrian air base struck this week, an action that a U.S. envoy said brought the sides close to direct confrontation. Israeli officials said the strike enforced a security status quo, while Syria condemned the attack as aggression against its sovereignty. U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack said Israel did not warn Washington beforehand.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
The United States is working to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Turkey, and Syria following an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase. US envoy Tom Barrack warned the attack could have escalated into a direct military confrontation, while Turkey condemned the strike and denied any military presence at the base.
The Israeli military said it struck a meeting of Hamas commanders and elite operatives near Gaza City's port, with reports of six killed. Separate strikes on a Gaza City police post and Nuseirat refugee camp raised Wednesday's toll to at least 10, while Hamas condemned the attacks and accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, barring them from the US and its financial system. The ICC called the move a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, while Japan expressed regret and other nations voiced concern.
US President Donald Trump said no talks are planned with Iran and declared the Strait of Hormuz open, while Iran insists the waterway stays closed until US conditions are met. The UAE suspended trade with Iran, and regional tensions remain high amid missile alerts and a US–Iran dispute over mine removal.