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Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi made his first state visit to Israel, where he met Israeli leaders and opened Somaliland's embassy in Jerusalem. The visit comes months after Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence. The trip also included receiving the Friends of Zion Award, while Somaliland's defense minister denied reports of an Israeli military base in the region.
Reports indicate the US and Iran have agreed on a memorandum of understanding, an interim measure that extends the ceasefire for 60 days and includes a two-step peace process. Analysts describe the agreement as an outline for negotiations rather than a comprehensive settlement, with challenges ahead including the nuclear file and regional tensions.
Stock markets around the world surged and oil prices dropped following the announcement of a deal between the US and Iran to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted significant gains, while Brent crude fell sharply, reflecting hopes for restored stability in energy supply chains.
Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran have produced a framework agreement including oil export waivers and asset releases, even as Israeli military operations in Lebanon and exchanges of fire with Iran threaten the process. Israeli leaders have rejected any requirement to withdraw from southern Lebanon, drawing public criticism from President Trump. Multiple outlets report the conflict has entered its fourth month with ceasefire arrangements under severe strain.
The Israel Defense Forces announced the elimination of senior Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq in a precise strike in southern Lebanon. Daqduq was accused of orchestrating the 2007 kidnapping and murder of five American soldiers and held multiple senior roles within the group.
US President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Hezbollah to cease hostilities, warning Iran against further attacks and expressing confidence in reaching a deal with Tehran. He also said Washington recently held first-time contacts with Hezbollah, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to respond to any Hezbollah attacks.
The Israeli military conducted strikes on Hezbollah targets in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut in response to fire toward Israeli territory, according to statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. The strikes follow a ceasefire that has been in place since April, though cross-border exchanges have continued.
As the US and Iran move toward a Memorandum of Understanding, a former national security adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu warns the deal may be worse than the 2015 nuclear accord. Critics say the agreement addresses only immediate concerns—like reopening the Strait of Hormuz—while leaving Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missiles unaddressed.
Lebanese state media reported Israeli strikes on southern areas as the Israeli army ordered evacuations in Nabatieh and surrounding towns. Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered agreement, calling it a surrender, while the Lebanese army withdrew from a base near advancing Israeli troops.
The U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, lifting blockades and setting the stage for nuclear talks. The deal, reached after a months-long war that failed to achieve either side's goals, has been met with relief and skepticism, with Israel watching from the sidelines.
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protested outside a military prison and across central Israel against conscription, reigniting a crisis that has pressured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The dispute, rooted in decades-old exemptions and recent Supreme Court rulings, now carries political and economic implications as Israel fights multiple wars.
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups met in Paris to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as France works to sustain momentum ahead of the G7 summit. The conference, marking one year since the UN-backed New York Declaration, called for a permanent ceasefire, a halt to settlements, and reconstruction in Gaza, while participants warned the window for a solution is narrowing.
Despite reports of a signed memorandum and a tentative ceasefire, Tehran insists no final deal has been reached with Washington. Iran's supreme leader has conditionally approved the agreement, while a tanker confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. missile strikes underscore ongoing volatility.
US President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran, citing that negotiations had reached the highest levels of Iranian leadership and that final points of a deal were approved by all parties. The announcement came amid reports of Qatari mediation and expectations of a signing in Europe. Regional reactions and details of the proposed agreement continue to emerge.
The Israeli government approved a NIS 4 billion plan to develop northern communities, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to restore security amid Hezbollah threats. Local leaders criticized the government's support, while a separate plan for border towns includes a NIS 13 billion budget for shelters and infrastructure.
Iran's military command has threatened to target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military conducts new strikes. Amid the escalation, diplomatic efforts continue, with reports of a possible memorandum of understanding and discussions about tolls and reconstruction funding.
The U.S. military has conducted new strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities, as President Trump threatens more action and imposes fresh sanctions. Iran has responded with threats to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global energy prices and the fragile ceasefire.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Israel's military actions in Syria and Lebanon now threaten Turkey and called Israel's aggression a threat to the whole world. Analysts see Lebanon as a new area of competition between Turkey and Israel, as Turkey expands its soft power in the region.
Three Indian sailors were killed when the US military struck the tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The incident has prompted India to summon a senior US diplomat to protest. The US says the ship violated its blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.
Amnesty International has released a report accusing Israel of a state-led campaign of ethnic cleansing against Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities in the occupied West Bank, citing forced displacement and settler violence. The report has been covered by Al Jazeera and RFI, which highlight differing figures and emphasize the international legal context.