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Yemen's Houthis have declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and claimed a missile attack on Israel, amid escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran. The moves threaten to disrupt key shipping routes and strain a fragile ceasefire.
Crude oil prices swung widely over recent sessions as Middle East tensions escalated and then eased. Reports from multiple outlets show Brent crude rising more than 3% after Iran's missile attack on Israel, then settling higher after both sides halted attacks, only to climb again after new U.S. strikes. A separate report from Dawn indicated a decline in prices following US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
Israel launched airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran, hours after President Trump urged restraint. The exchange marks the first direct attacks between the two countries since a ceasefire two months ago, raising fears of a broader regional war.
A series of shooting attacks in central Israel on Sunday killed one person and wounded five others. The suspected gunman, a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship, was killed by police, and a second suspect was arrested. Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.
Haredi party leaders visited arrested draft evaders in military prison, vowing to pass legislation making Torah study a Basic Law equal to military service. The move comes amid IDF warnings of manpower shortages and has drawn criticism, including from former PM Naftali Bennett.
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Friday, according to Al Jazeera, as Egyptian-hosted talks with Hamas and other factions began to salvage the US-brokered ceasefire. The ceasefire, in place since October, has been marred by continued Israeli attacks that have killed nearly 950 Palestinians, while Hamas says it will not disarm but offers a future police force with no visible weapons.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to expand military control over 70% of the Gaza Strip, citing Hamas's refusal to disarm. Reports indicate the Israeli army has already increased its control from 53% to 59% since the October 2025 ceasefire.
Israel has resumed heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah's Dahiyeh stronghold in Beirut, following the group's repeated violations of a US-brokered ceasefire. The escalation comes amid political pressure in Israel and ongoing diplomacy over the US-Iran conflict.
US media report that the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has upgraded its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to 'critical', citing concerns over Israeli spying on US officials amid US-Israeli tensions over the Iran war. The Israeli Embassy denies the allegations, calling them 'completely false'.
Iran has denounced a confidential IAEA report citing restricted access to its nuclear sites as a tool of political pressure, while denying any pursuit of nuclear weapons. The agency has warned that the lack of inspections poses a proliferation concern and urged restoration of verification activities. Differing accounts from regional outlets highlight competing views on the impact of past strikes and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Israel's Knesset elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal attorney, Michael Rabello, as state comptroller in a secret ballot that opposition leaders and watchdog groups say was marred by coercion. Petitions have been filed with the High Court challenging the vote's legality, and critics accuse the coalition of operating like a mafia.
A recent NBC News report alleging Israeli espionage against US officials has sparked denials from both Washington and Jerusalem, while highlighting growing tensions between the allies over how to handle Iran. The Pentagon has reportedly raised the threat level from Israel to 'critical,' but US sources dispute the claims as politically motivated.
An Israeli strike on a military vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two Lebanese Army officers and a soldier, prompting an IDF investigation. The incident has drawn condemnation from Lebanon and Hezbollah, amid ongoing tensions and ceasefire talks.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six people and forced thousands to flee, hours after Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered ceasefire. Lebanese political leaders demand full Israeli withdrawal, while the humanitarian toll mounts.
Ireland has banned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing their conduct towards Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists. The decision, confirmed by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, has drawn international attention and calls for EU-wide sanctions.
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party is rising in the polls, positioning him as a potential leading alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recent Ma'ariv polling shows Yashar! at 17 seats, while the Together Party of Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett has declined. Lapid has renewed calls for Eisenkot to join the Together Party as its second-in-command.
Israeli overnight strikes in Tyre killed seven people and wounded twelve, according to civil defence sources, while new evacuation orders forced residents from the Christian quarter. The strikes come amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with over 3,500 killed in Lebanon, and despite attempts at a ceasefire that Hezbollah has rejected.
The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib that would have required the withdrawal of all US forces from Lebanon within seven days. The measure failed 324-92, with a majority of Democrats joining Republicans in opposition, citing the absence of US combat operations in Lebanon.
Israeli police detained over 60 ultra-Orthodox protesters after a violent riot outside the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, prompting widespread condemnation and a Shin Bet investigation. The incident, which involved property damage and attempts to break in while Sohlberg's family was inside, has been described by officials as a serious criminal event rather than a legitimate protest.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed an attacker during the December 2025 Bondi Beach mass shooting, has been charged over an alleged March incident involving his father in Bankstown. He denies the allegations and is due to appear in local court, though outlets differ on the exact date. Coverage across international media highlights both his earlier actions and the new legal proceedings.