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Seventh round of US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon resumes in Rome, focusing on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem publicly denounced the talks, saying they would bring 'shame and humiliation,' while both sides remain split on key issues.
Michigan and Missouri Democratic primaries feature candidates with sharply different views on Israel, from Abdul El-Sayed's call to end unconditional US military aid to Rep. Haley Stevens's pro-Israel stance, and Cori Bush's comeback bid against Wesley Bell. The results could signal whether criticism of Israel has become a broader electoral force within the party.
Uganda's military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba unveiled a statue of Lt.-Col. Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 hostage rescue in which Netanyahu was killed. The ceremony highlighted Uganda-Israel ties and paid tribute to all those who died in the operation.
An analysis of the main settler groups behind escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, including the Hilltop Youth, the Price Tag movement, and Guard Teams, based on Al Jazeera reporting. The Israeli government's support and policies are highlighted as contributing factors to the growth and impunity of these groups.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
The US-led Board of Peace has stated that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only proceed after Hamas fully disarms, following a meeting between its director and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas remains committed to the ceasefire's second phase, while regional countries condemn ongoing Israeli strikes.
Former senior Israeli security official Avner Vilan said Iran believes it holds a strategic advantage because the US is avoiding broader conflict. He warned that Israel could be blamed if renewed US strikes fail, and noted Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz gives it a sense of victory.
The Trump administration's campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court has drawn international criticism, with Amnesty International condemning it as reprehensible. The US argues the court is a threat to sovereignty and has imposed sanctions on its officials, while also lobbying other countries to leave the ICC.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following Israeli objections to a phased withdrawal plan. Two members of Netanyahu's security cabinet had urged tearing up the deal, while the board and Israel reached a 'common understanding' on shared objectives.
Israeli forces have destroyed underground tunnels used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, including a command center near a UNIFIL building, using hundreds of tons of explosives. Senior IDF officers say similar infrastructure remains in the area, and both Israeli and Hezbollah actions continue to test the ceasefire agreement.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of maritime incidents. Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on shipping routes, but the US naval blockade and continued hostilities keep the strategic waterway volatile.
Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed that IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth has not been dismissed and is performing well, during a meeting with West Bank local leaders. The clarification follows scrutiny over Bluth's policies and Katz's decisions on administrative detention, which have drawn contrasting assessments.
Alan Dershowitz sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him an antisemite and saying Jews who voted for him are 'self-haters.' The comments came amid controversy over Mamdani's judicial commission appointments and his rhetoric on Israel.
Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and requested a halt to IDF strikes on Hamas to allow a 14-day ceasefire, according to sources. The meeting highlights growing tension between Israel's security operations and the Trump administration's diplomatic plan for Gaza.
Israel has told the United States that the publicly released version of a Gaza plan does not reflect its positions, as it continues strikes despite a ceasefire. The development highlights tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, with Hamas having agreed to disarm under the plan.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off Egypt's coast near Suez early Monday, with the German Research Centre for Geosciences measuring it at 5.4. Tremors were felt as far as Gaza and southern Israel, and the Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan. No casualties or major damage were immediately reported.
Hamas has announced readiness to disarm under a US-brokered plan, but a Palestinian source affiliated with Israeli-backed militias says the plan will not be implemented, while US officials express optimism about initial steps. Disagreements persist over the timeline and conditions for handing over weapons.
Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least eight people and damaged hospital medical supply warehouses, according to civil defence and medical sources. The attacks come a day after Hamas agreed to a disarmament deal, with Israel yet to officially comment and a political source demanding genuine disarmament before any withdrawal.
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled a planned attack on Iran, saying the 'perimeters of a deal' have been agreed. The decision followed a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who warned against escalating military operations. The potential deal would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
Israeli military strikes killed at least five to eight Palestinians across Gaza, following a US-proposed plan for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Hamas has agreed to the plan conditionally, while Israeli officials signal no halt to operations unless disarmament is genuine.