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A Hamas delegation is traveling to Cairo for negotiations with Israeli officials on the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, with disarmament as a key sticking point. The talks involve Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators, while the IDF continues strikes in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time since the Iran war began. The closed-door talks focused on the conflict, amid public disagreements and a recent escalation in hostilities.
Israel's High Court of Justice has continued a freeze on a Knesset law that would halt enforcement measures against haredi yeshiva students who evade military conscription. The court heard arguments from petitioners, the state, and the Knesset, with the Attorney-General calling the law a 'group immunity mechanism.' The final ruling is pending.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, their first face-to-face talks since the start of the Iran war. The meeting coincides with renewed diplomatic efforts, including upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks and regional outreach by Israel and Syria.
President Donald Trump publicly questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to announce intelligence on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, saying he didn't need Netanyahu to tell him about it. The meeting, held amid growing friction over Israel's actions in Lebanon and the US-Iran diplomatic push, ended without a public appearance or joint press conference.
Oman has presented Iran with a proposal, backed by Gulf states, for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, including voluntary fees for shipping. The plan aims to end trade disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, but disagreements remain over mandatory payments and the strait's pre-war status.
As Israel's 26th Knesset election campaign begins, former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are running nearly tied in polls. The Jerusalem Post analyzes the campaign's focus on October 7 responsibility, the Likud's attempts to discredit Eisenkot, and the broader party realignments ahead of the October 27 vote.
Argentine President Javier Milei has alleged that the Brazilian government, Mexico and the US Democratic Party financed an ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ during the 2026 World Cup, without providing evidence. Analysts in Argentina say the narrative serves as a distraction from his falling popularity, while supporters argue the criticism of the country is unjust.
Senior US administration officials say Israel will redeploy troops from Lebanese territory only in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state sovereignty, ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House meeting with President Trump. The framework aims to achieve three goals, including a secure northern border for Israel.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has condemned drone attacks it attributes to Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq, reaffirming its right to respond and calling on Baghdad to prevent its territory from being used for aggression. Reporting links the strikes to broader coordination among Iran-aligned groups, including the Houthis, and notes parallel threats directed at other regional targets.
Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a diplomatic overhaul that includes suspending plans for a Palestinian embassy, reopening the embassy in Jerusalem, and closing numerous consulates and embassies worldwide. The moves, set to take effect after he assumes office on August 7, are aimed at redirecting funds to security and severing ties with Cuba and Nicaragua.
Chad has formally notified the UN of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, becoming the fifth country to do so in recent months. The move follows the dismissal of prosecutor Karim Khan by member states and coincides with a reported US diplomatic campaign against the court.
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during France's speech, protesting French comments that compared Washington's human rights voting to authoritarian states. The incident follows a dispute over the extension of UN human rights chief Volker Turk's term, which the US opposed alongside Russia and North Korea.
A group representing hundreds of retired Israeli security officials has written to US President Donald Trump urging him to press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on curbing settler violence in the West Bank. The appeal has drawn both support from a prominent columnist and criticism from another Israeli veterans' group. The exchange comes amid conflicting figures on the scale of the problem.
Australia's federal and Western Australian governments have announced a $4 million pre-feasibility study into building the country's first new oil refinery in more than 60 years, as the Middle East war disrupts global fuel supplies. The proposed facility, led by Perth-based Perdaman, would be located in Western Australia and aims to reduce the nation's reliance on imported liquid fuels.
Three recent Israeli polls show Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, with projections ranging from 23 to 24 seats for Yashar! and 20 to 22 for Likud. The surveys also indicate shifts in coalition and opposition blocs, and differing views on prime ministerial suitability.
Yemen's Houthi movement has announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move escalates regional tensions amid the US-Iran conflict and has drawn reactions from Pakistan, while analysts warn of global economic consequences.
The US has signed a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to build reactors and enrich uranium, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation, especially in the context of the US-Iran conflict and the lack of IAEA oversight.
Just one in three Americans support the US war with Iran, with most saying President Donald Trump has not clearly explained its goals, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The findings come as other surveys show his approval rating near record lows and public concern over the conflict's economic impact.
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.