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Israeli officials are considering a forceful response to Hezbollah's drone attacks, including potential strikes on Beirut, as the IDF develops countermeasures and political leaders debate strategy. The government has also announced new funding for northern communities affected by the conflict.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters vandalized police cars and attempted to storm a military police station in Jerusalem after the arrest of a suspected draft dodger. The protests, which disrupted traffic across Israel, have drawn condemnation from politicians and sparked police raids on suspects' homes.
As the US and Iran move toward a potential deal to end their conflict, analysts disagree on whether the agreement would block Iran's nuclear threat or simply repackage it. Some sources report significant setbacks for Iran's nuclear program, while others caution that the deal may offer concessions without lasting security guarantees.
Talks between the US and Iran have made progress, but key issues remain unresolved, particularly the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program. While President Trump says a deal is close, Iranian officials caution that significant details still need to be negotiated.
Oil prices have experienced sharp fluctuations as markets react to evolving signals from Washington and Tehran over a potential deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While hopes for a breakthrough briefly drove crude prices down, renewed strikes and cautious statements have reversed gains, leaving traders uncertain.
US President Donald Trump says a draft agreement with Iran has been 'largely negotiated,' though the deal is not yet finalized. Reports say he has consulted with regional leaders and plans further talks, while warning of a 50-50 chance of resuming hostilities.
Fatou Bensouda, former ICC chief prosecutor, has called for an EU-wide statute to block US sanctions on court officials, describing the measures as 'thuggish' and 'bullying.' Speaking in The Hague, she criticized ICC member states for 'slow and timid' reactions and warned that international justice is being sacrificed to political interests.
Israel's Knesset advanced a bill to create a civilian authority for antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza, prompting warnings from legal advisers about breaches of international law and interim agreements. The bill, which passed a first reading, also coincides with a government plan to invest 250 million NIS in heritage sites across the region.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised US President Donald Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' following a phone call that included Pakistan's army chief. Islamabad hopes to host another round of US-Iran negotiations, while Trump announced a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal is 'largely negotiated.'
Three months into the US war with Iran, President Trump's strategy appears to be facing mounting challenges, with analysts questioning whether he can achieve a decisive victory. Reports suggest a possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump's maximalist demands and domestic unpopularity complicate the path forward.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering fresh military strikes against Iran, citing frustration with stalled negotiations. Multiple sources confirm he convened his national security team on Friday to discuss scenarios if diplomacy fails, while diplomatic efforts, including a visit by Pakistan's army chief to Tehran, continue.
Pro-Palestinian activists deported after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces have alleged abuse, including sexual assault and rape, while in detention. Organizers report at least 15 cases, while Israel's prison service denies the allegations. Several governments have expressed concern and are investigating possible crimes.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has directed that the country’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60 percent must not be sent abroad, hardening Tehran’s position against a core U.S. demand. Roughly 440 kilograms of the material is believed to be held in Iran, short of weapons-grade levels but closer than civilian needs require. Officials on multiple sides differ sharply over whether and how any transfer could occur.
President Trump has returned to a more assertive posture on Iran's nuclear program, declaring that the US will take control of and destroy enriched uranium, a shift from his earlier suggestion that he might accept leaving some material in place. He also expressed confidence that Iran has pledged to halt enrichment, while reiterating that Washington will never allow Tehran to develop a nuclear weapon.
Poland has summoned Israel's chargé d'affaires to demand the release of and apology to Polish nationals detained after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces. Warsaw is also moving to ban National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, citing his conduct during the incident.
Israel has released two South Korean nationals who were captured aboard aid vessels heading to the Gaza Strip. The South Korean government expressed regret over the detention but welcomed the release, while President Lee Jae Myung had publicly criticized Israel's actions.
As Washington steps back from military threats against Iran, Israeli political and media circles appear eager to renew hostilities. Meanwhile, a Channel 14 presenter's on-air disclosure of sensitive security information has drawn sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and a former IDF chief of staff.
Foreign ministers from ten countries, including Pakistan, Turkiye, and Spain, have condemned Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla as a violation of international law. The move follows the detention of activists, including Saad Edhi, and comes amid reports of mistreatment. Israeli forces raided dozens of boats in international waters, with several still sailing towards Gaza.
Reports describe a tense phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu over Iran, with Netanyahu favoring renewed strikes and Trump leaning toward a diplomatic deal. Israeli sources say Israel feels sidelined in US-Iran talks, while some analysts suggest the public discord is a calculated feint. Trump publicly praised Netanyahu, saying he will 'do whatever I want him to do.'
Israel's High Court heard the Attorney-General's argument that Justice Minister Yariv Levin's refusal to recognize Supreme Court President Isaac Amit is disrupting judicial appointments and the constitutional order, while Levin contends the appointment was invalid. The Court showed deep skepticism toward Levin's position, as reported by the Jerusalem Post, with the dispute unfolding amid broader political confrontations over judicial authority.