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US President Donald Trump announced he called off a massive attack on Iran after being asked by Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries, and called for an immediate deal. Iranian military officials denied requesting a halt, saying forces are at the highest readiness. Israel reportedly backed the US commitment.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of spreading 'blasphemy' and antisemitic rhetoric, warning the mayor is endangering New Yorkers. In an interview with Fox News, Herzog also condemned former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, praised President Trump's support for Israel, and discussed the threat from Iran.
As Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy converge on Washington, their visits reflect a world in flux. Zelenskyy appears in ascendance, while Netanyahu's star has fallen, with Trump's erratic leadership reshaping alliances and priorities.
President Trump has retreated from a promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defense interceptors, citing concerns about sharing sensitive technology. Ukrainian President Zelensky had said Trump accepted the licenses, but Trump now says Washington has not agreed to the deal.
The US and Israel are considering a land blockade against Iran to tighten economic pressure beyond the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports cite senior Israeli officials and a Trump-Netanyahu discussion, with analysts noting the plan's logistical and diplomatic challenges.
Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot has clashed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party over both an AI-generated video mocking him and the Board of Peace's new framework for Gaza. Eisenkot's Yashar party forced the deletion of the video, while the Likud accused Eisenkot of capitulating to Hamas over his demands for IDF withdrawal.
Hamas has agreed to a US-led peace plan that includes staged disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, announced by President Trump. International reactions are mixed: the US and some Israeli officials express support, but Israel has not officially endorsed the deal, and doubts persist about implementation.
Palestinians in Gaza respond with hope and skepticism to the announced deal for Hamas to disarm in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal. Despite the agreement, many fear it will not hold, citing continued Israeli strikes and a history of broken promises.
Donald Trump has announced a breakthrough in negotiations for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but Israeli government officials have voiced scepticism. The deal is being treated with caution by some world leaders, with briefings from both sides revealing points of contention.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump was notably low-key, lacking the public fanfare of previous visits, yet both sides described it as productive. The visit came amid reported tensions over the ongoing war with Iran, with former ambassador Mike Herzog noting that Israel's influence on US decision-making has diminished. Netanyahu also declined a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the same trip.
Hamas has agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, has been met with a cautious response from Israel, which has yet to officially comment. The deal's implementation will be overseen by the Board of Peace, with the National Committee for Administration of Gaza handling day-to-day governance.
Boy George has pulled out of a West End production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' after releasing a pro-Israel song, 'We Will Dance Again,' which drew criticism. His manager confirmed the cast change, and the singer defended his right to express his views. The move has sparked commentary on celebrity involvement in Middle East politics.
The Arab League's Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights has proposed a new term, 'Wholocide,' arguing that 'genocide' is insufficient to describe Israel's actions. The proposal has sparked debate, with some commentators seeing it as an attempt to create a historical concept parallel to the Holocaust, while others frame it as part of a broader narrative shift.
Israeli forces used 700 tonnes of explosives to destroy parts of a Hezbollah tunnel network near Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, as reported by Al Jazeera. The operation reflects the ongoing campaign against Hezbollah infrastructure, amid broader conflict and ceasefire negotiations.
US President Donald Trump announced a phased agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, brokered through his Board of Peace. The deal would see Israeli forces withdraw and an international stabilisation force deploy, but Hamas officials conditioned disarmament on Israel's compliance, and Israeli attacks continued.
US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, as part of his 20-point plan. Negotiators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met in Cairo to discuss implementation, while Israel has yet to comment officially.
US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with Israel to withdraw as disarmament is completed. Hamas officials confirmed an agreement, but Israel has not responded, and experts express skepticism about both sides' willingness to follow through.
At least four Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as mediators held talks with Hamas in Cairo to advance a US-brokered peace plan. The strikes hit Khan Younis, Bureij, and Gaza City, while negotiators reported progress on disarmament and governance.
Pro-Palestinian activists protested outside and inside a Washington DC hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was dining, demanding the US enforce ICC arrest warrants. The protests coincided with Netanyahu's visit, which included meetings with President Trump and attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
Lebanese lawyers have filed a complaint against billionaire banker Antoun Sehnaoui, accusing him of communicating with Israel after he allegedly co-hosted a dinner attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. An arrest warrant has been issued and the case may be transferred to a military tribunal, where Sehnaoui could face treason charges.