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AI summaryIsraeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Panama and Costa Rica in early May, according to Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino and Israel's Foreign Ministry. The trip aims to strengthen diplomatic ties with Latin America, a region where Israel has faced diplomatic challenges but also found support.
AI summaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun accuses Hezbollah of hypocrisy and treason over the group's rejection of direct negotiations with Israel, while Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem insists on indirect diplomacy and demands Israel halt aggression. The ceasefire remains fragile as Israeli strikes continue.
AI summaryHezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected planned direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, calling them a 'grave sin' and a ploy to disarm the group. The rejection comes as Israel intensifies its military campaign in Lebanon and amid rare diplomatic meetings in Washington between the two countries' ambassadors.
AI summaryPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his criminal trial was abruptly canceled about 90 minutes before it was due to begin, following a request from his attorney. This marks the latest in a series of delays that have kept Netanyahu off the witness stand for over six weeks.
AI summaryIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain stalled. The visit follows a series of regional trips and comes amid US President Donald Trump's national security team reviewing an Iranian peace plan. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed 14 people despite a ceasefire.
AI summaryIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war face setbacks after President Trump canceled a planned envoy visit to Islamabad. Iran has sent a new proposal via Pakistani mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but nuclear negotiations remain a sticking point.
AI summaryDespite an extended ceasefire, Israel has struck southern Lebanon and issued displacement warnings for villages north of the Litani River. Meanwhile, negotiations between the US and Iran appear stalled, and the Lebanese government has called on Hezbollah to disarm.
AI summaryRight-wing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid have merged their parties into "Together" (BeYachad), with Bennett as leader, aiming to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The alliance, reminiscent of their 2021 coalition that briefly ended Netanyahu's 12-year rule, faces skepticism from some opposition figures and Netanyahu's camp, which has launched attacks linking the pair to Arab party cooperation.
AI summaryHezbollah and Israel have escalated attacks and accusations over ceasefire violations, with the IDF restoring security guidelines in northern border towns and vowing to continue operations in southern Lebanon. The dispute centers on the scope of the ceasefire, with Hezbollah demanding a full Israeli withdrawal and Israel insisting on the right to strike fighters who refuse to surrender.
AI summaryThe Israel Defense Forces conducted a series of artillery and aerial strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, citing threats to Israeli soldiers and civilians. The attacks, which included strikes on rocket-launching cells and military infrastructure, follow rocket fire from Lebanon toward Israeli territory. Two journalists were reportedly injured in one incident, with the IDF stating it does not target journalists.
AI summaryIsrael's High Court has mandated concrete steps to revoke financial benefits and enforce criminal measures against ultra-Orthodox draft evaders, setting June 1 as a deadline. The ruling comes amid growing IDF manpower strain and government inaction, with critics warning of both legal and cultural complexities.
AI summaryReports confirm Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates during the recent conflict with Iran, marking the first operational use of the system outside Israel or the US. The deployment highlights deepening Israel-UAE military cooperation, though the relationship remains politically sensitive in the Gulf.
AI summaryRecent reports indicate Hamas is prepared to hand over weapons used by its police and internal security forces to the Palestinian administrative committee, a step some analysts see as a potential opening for a structured transition in Gaza. However, full disarmament of Hamas's military wing remains elusive, and the governing bodies intended to oversee such a transition are not yet fully operational.
AI summaryA gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate President Trump and others. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was taken into custody. Leaders from around the world condemned the attack and expressed relief that the president and first lady were unharmed.
AI summaryPalestinians in Gaza's Deir el-Balah and the occupied West Bank cast ballots in the first municipal elections since 2006, with Fatah-backed lists winning most seats. The vote, seen as symbolic for Gaza's future statehood, saw low turnout in Gaza amid ongoing challenges.
AI summaryThe US Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over building renovation cost overruns, removing a key obstacle to Kevin Warsh's confirmation as his successor. The probe will now be handled by the Fed's internal watchdog.
AI summaryThe White House announced that President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad. The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice President JD Vance on standby to join if needed.
AI summaryA British Israeli academic was detained by Israeli police in Modi'in for wearing a kippah embroidered with both Israeli and Palestinian flags. Police confiscated the kippah and returned it with the Palestinian flag cut out, prompting an internal investigation and widespread criticism.
AI summaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he underwent successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, discovered during a routine checkup. He delayed the disclosure by two months to avoid providing Iran with propaganda material during the war, and doctors confirm he is now in excellent health.
AI summaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that he has been successfully treated for early-stage prostate cancer, according to his annual medical report. The report was delayed by two months to prevent Iran from using the information for propaganda during the ongoing war, as Netanyahu explained in a social media post.