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Unreleased documentary footage shows the late US Senator Lindsey Graham celebrating the war on Iran and revealing he pushed for military action for years, according to reports. The footage also captures Graham pressing President Trump and foreign leaders to overthrow Iran's regime, at times advocating action beyond what Prime Minister Netanyahu supported.
Israel has approved the principles of a 20-point plan allowing the International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, a key step in post-war reconstruction. The force, backed by the US-established Board of Peace, will coordinate with the IDF, while Hamas retains control of significant areas. Morocco has formally joined, with other nations contributing.
The IDF has reversed a ban on Palestinian workers entering Israeli West Bank communities, imposed after a deadly terror attack at Gilad Farm that killed two Israelis. The military is increasing its presence in the region, describing the situation as highly volatile.
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is directing his administration to allow US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, ending a 40-year ban imposed after the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847. The announcement followed a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who urged long-term calm after months of war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Damascus is working toward a security agreement with Israel, which he hopes could lead to comprehensive peace without compromising Syria's claim to the Golan Heights. He also ruled out military intervention in Lebanon and expressed support for Lebanese state authority over weapons and war decisions.
Shipping traffic through key Middle East chokepoints has fallen sharply following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations, with vessel transits at multi-month lows. Data from Kpler shows a significant decline in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, as regional conflict disrupts trade.
Chad has notified the UN of its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. It becomes the latest nation to leave the tribunal, following Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Venezuela. The withdrawal will take effect after a year.
The Australian Jewish Association has told a Royal Commission that government rhetoric, Islamist extremism, and coordinated 'lawfare' campaigns have fundamentally changed Jewish life in Australia. The group's submission highlights increased security measures, venue cancellations, and a rise in Jewish emigration considerations. Separately, former AJA president Dr. David Adler has relocated to Israel, saying antisemitism has passed the point of no return.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on New York's Upper West Side to protest Mayor Zohran Mamdani, linking recent stabbing attacks to what they call mainstreamed anti-Israel rhetoric. Separately, a petition has been launched to remove the mayor, citing his handling of hate crimes and his social media statements about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, with Brent crude dipping below $88 a barrel in some trading. The pause has raised hopes of a diplomatic solution, but shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea continue to keep markets cautious.
A Yashar party election billboard featuring former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot was vandalized near Larnaca Airport, drawing criticism from Cypriot politician Fidias Panayiotou, who called for a ban on non-EU political advertising. The incident underscores growing debate over Israel's presence in Cyprus ahead of Israel's October 27 elections.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate and making Jews feel unsafe, referencing a recent stabbing of a Jewish man near a synagogue. Mamdani walked back his threat to arrest Netanyahu under an ICC warrant, acknowledging he lacked legal authority. The incident has sparked debate over the line between criticism of Israel and antisemitism.
Senator John Fetterman said he would consider leaving the Democratic Party if it officially became 'the anti-Israel party,' citing his 'moral clarity' on the issue. The comments come as more than 100 House lawmakers voted to halt military aid to Israel, and amid reports of a strained relationship with progressives and speculation about his political future.
The Knesset has told Israel's High Court of Justice that its new judicial-selection system should not be invalidated merely because judges may prefer the old system, arguing that only severe damage to democratic character could justify striking down a Basic Law. The Movement for Quality Government, a petitioner, rejected the Knesset's response, saying it added no new basis. The dispute concerns changes to the Judicial Selection Committee that would alter how judges are appointed at every level.
Archaeologists in Jerusalem announced two significant discoveries from the First Temple period: a rare mold used to cast the face of a female figurine, found in the Old City, and massive charred wooden beams from a building destroyed in 586 BCE, unearthed in the City of David. Both finds offer new insights into ancient craftsmanship and the destruction of the First Temple.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington for his eighth meeting with President Donald Trump since Trump's re-election, with Iran dominating the agenda amid ongoing hostilities. The visit, which includes attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, takes place against the backdrop of a de facto ceasefire and internal debates in both Washington and Tehran over the conflict's next phase.
Israeli security officials warn that deploying an international stabilization force in Gaza could restrict the IDF's operational freedom and enable Hamas to recover. The US is pressing Israel to proceed with reconstruction before full demilitarization, while the security cabinet has approved granting immunity to the force.
Israel's Supreme Court ruled that the Palestinian Authority cannot require terror victims to re-prove already recognized disabilities in compensation claims, rejecting two PA appeals. In related developments, a US Supreme Court justice declined to pause a $655.5 million judgment against the PA and PLO, and lawyers filed arguments in a case seeking to hold the PA responsible for October 7.
Iran and the United States have paused their attacks, offering a respite for Gulf shipping and oil markets. Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to the reduced hostilities, while US envoy Mike Waltz said President Trump was giving talks 'some space'.
As Israel approaches an October 27 general election, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot's new party, Yashar, leads in a recent Channel 12 poll over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, with Eisenkot also favored as the most suitable candidate for prime minister. Eisenkot, credited with developing the 'Dahiya Doctrine' for disproportionate military responses in Lebanon, has built his campaign around a 10-point platform focusing on security, unity, and democratic institutions, and has dismissed calls for a future Palestinian state as irrelevant after the October 7, 2023 attack.