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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.
US President Donald Trump says he will hold off on new strikes against Iran, citing emerging deal parameters that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Reports also suggest Trump has ordered a fresh attack that could begin this weekend, with sources describing mutual frustration over an existing memorandum of understanding.
President Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran if a deal can be reached rapidly, citing a request from Iran and regional countries. Iran denies asking for a halt and says it remains on high alert, while the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and diplomatic efforts continue.
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.
US embassies across the Middle East warned American citizens to beware of an 'unforeseen escalation' and urged them to be ready to leave, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'hard'. Iran's military accused Washington of escalating tensions and warned countries against cooperating with the US, while regional incidents, including a drone strike on a US-owned vessel, added to the fraught atmosphere.
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.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action. The warning was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts, including calls by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and follows US threats of fresh strikes.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump to reconsider potential large military strikes on Iran during a phone call, according to a report. Israel has raised its alert level amid fears that renewed US strikes could trigger attacks on Israel, while regional countries urge de-escalation.
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.
US President Donald Trump has threatened additional strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian retaliatory attacks on US allies in the Gulf continue, with Kuwait responding to drone strikes and the US State Department issuing security alerts for Americans in 10 countries.
Ed Miliband has taken charge as the UK's new Foreign Secretary, prioritising climate action and international development. His agenda includes closer EU ties, a distinct G20 chairmanship, and addressing the legacy of aid cuts. Miliband's climate-focused background and early diplomatic visits signal a policy-driven approach.
The US-backed Board of Peace announced that Hamas has agreed to a roadmap for implementing the next phases of the Gaza peace initiative. The plan includes Hamas relinquishing its weapons, Israeli withdrawal, deployment of an International Stabilization Force, and the NCAG assuming governance. However, verification of disarmament and sequencing of withdrawal remain major challenges.
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.
A US airstrike on Iran's Qeshm Island killed a couple and their two-year-old child, with reports indicating the use of a heavy MK-84 bomb. Iran's chief negotiator vowed retaliation, while US CENTCOM said it is investigating reports of civilian casualties.
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.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has designated several sites in Lebanon and the occupied West Bank, including Tyre, Mount Amel Castles, and Sebastia, as World Heritage Sites in Danger. The decisions have been welcomed by Palestinian and Lebanese officials while Israel has denounced them as politicized.
Thousands of migrants have returned to Morocco after a massive influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with reports of at least 57 deaths. The crisis has sparked political tensions, with Spain deploying armed forces and accusations of hypocrisy exchanged with Israel.
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.