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A Hamas delegation met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad to advance the US-backed Gaza peace plan, with talks covering implementation and Israeli violations. Meanwhile, Chinese state media and officials have taken a keen interest, viewing the process as pivotal to regional stability and a counterbalance to Washington's influence.
Israeli airstrikes were reported on the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, a day after three soldiers were wounded by a Hezbollah drone. Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to settle scores, while the IDF killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a separate strike.
At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to the Lebanese health ministry, marking some of the deadliest violence since the US-mediated ceasefire framework. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate, while Israeli officials defend the strikes as responses to threats and violations.
Hamas plans to participate in November's Palestinian legislative elections, seeking a broad national coalition with rival factions. Senior official Hussam Badran named Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem as core priorities, while Fatah refuses a joint list and Ramallah reportedly worries about an anti-Abbas alliance.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned as 'terror' a settler siege on Palestinian homes near Nablus, including one owned by a US citizen. His remarks are notable given his past support for settlements, while UN and Israeli data show rising settler violence in the West Bank.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.
Israel is sending an aid delegation to Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the country's coffee region, killing at least 250 people. The request came from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, amid improving bilateral ties.
The Likud's top internal court approved a reserved place on the party's Knesset slate for senior minister Haim Katz, overturning earlier decisions that had blocked the move. The court also ruled against opening regional slots to elected officials and returned the 35th list place to the national slate.
A polling firm has shut down after admitting it released fake surveys in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, where Francesca Hong was reported to lead. The actual primary ended with David Crowley defeating Hong by a razor-thin margin.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched Israel's National AI Program, comparing AI's impact to the Industrial Revolution and warning against falling behind. The initiative focuses on quantum computing and physical AI, aiming to position Israel as a global leader.
US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan has hit a deadlock, with Israel rejecting the deal while Hamas agreed to disarm, and the oversight body lacks the authority and resources to enforce compliance, according to reports from Al Jazeera and Dawn.
Iran's Supreme Leader has appointed six senior military commanders, signaling preparations for a prolonged confrontation with the US and Israel. Meanwhile, IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi declared Iran would continue developing nuclear weapons, drawing a firm response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warnings from President Donald Trump.
Israel has rejected the US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, citing security concerns and demanding total disarmament of Hamas. The rejection follows a weekend of deadly Israeli attacks that killed at least 26 Palestinians, casting doubt on the viability of the ceasefire roadmap.
A new Amnesty International report documents thousands of shipments of weapons and ammunition from India to Israel since October 2023, warning that India risks complicity in alleged international crimes. The report has drawn contrasting responses, with experts defending the bilateral defense partnership while others highlight concerns over human rights.
Uganda's Parliament voted in early August to authorize the deployment of Uganda People's Defense Forces troops to Gaza as part of a U.S.-backed international stabilization mission. The decision, introduced by Defense Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has sparked debate among lawmakers over risks and funding, while officials continue to finalize details of participation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, marking a rare public break with President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Iran has issued tough new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the conflict has stranded thousands of seafarers.
A KAN News poll found that 18% of Israelis have considered emigrating in the past two years, with one-third knowing someone who left. The findings arrive alongside a Tel Aviv University study showing emigration at record highs, with near-270,000 people leaving since 2023 and warnings of a 'tsunami' from opposition MK Gilad Kariv.
Recent polls show Likud overtaking Yashar! in seat projections, while Netanyahu extends his lead as preferred prime minister. The coalition bloc remains unchanged, and a potential new center-right party could reshape the political landscape.
Talks to form a Joint List among three Arab parties collapsed after Ta'al leader Ahmad Tibi rejected the proposed Knesset slate. Hadash and Balad accepted the proposal, while two committee members resigned. The parties are expected to revive the alliance without Ra'am.
As Israel approaches its October 27 election, politicians, civil society groups and President Isaac Herzog have voiced growing concerns over the integrity of the vote, citing threats of violence, political interference, and AI-driven misinformation. A new poll shows that 70% of respondents believe the election's integrity is at risk, a sharp rise from the 2022 figure of 25%.