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AI summaryUS officials reported that Iran cannot find all the mines it deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, and neither country has the capacity to remove them. Negotiations in Islamabad face a key stumbling block as the US demands immediate reopening of the waterway, while Iran may charge tolls for safe passage.
AI summaryHistoric direct talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad, concluded without a final agreement after more than 20 hours of negotiations. Both sides reported some understanding on several points but remained far apart on key issues, with Pakistan urging continued commitment to the fragile ceasefire.
AI summaryPakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif removed a social media post accusing Israel of genocide and using language condemned as antisemitic, after Israel's Prime Minister's Office called the remarks 'outrageous.' The incident complicates Pakistan's efforts to position itself as a neutral mediator in regional ceasefire talks.
AI summarySouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Israel’s foreign ministry are locked in a public spat after Lee shared a video appearing to show Israeli soldiers pushing Palestinian men off a rooftop. Israel dismissed the footage as disinformation and accused Lee of meddling, while Lee insisted on an investigation. The incident has revived scrutiny of Israeli military conduct in the occupied West Bank.
AI summaryJerusalem Post kitchen coach Henny Shor and magazine editor Erica Schachne address a scheduling mix-up that placed post-Passover bagel recipes in print during the holiday itself. The outlet has now highlighted Shor’s New York-style bagels and other previously published dishes as readers return to leavened bread after Passover, set against the backdrop of wartime and lingering pandemic pressures in Israel.
AI summaryIsrael has stated it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah in upcoming Washington talks, while the US hosts negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. The talks come amid continued hostilities on the ground and differing expectations from regional powers, with Iran insisting no ceasefire can hold without its involvement.
AI summaryHigh-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to start in Islamabad, with Vice President J.D. Vance and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi leading their delegations. The talks aim to convert a two-week truce into a longer-term peace, following weeks of diplomatic efforts attributed to Pakistan. Analysts note a shift in the balance of power, with Iran demonstrating resilience despite military setbacks.
AI summaryUS service members are increasingly seeking discharge as conscientious objectors, with a 1,000% surge in calls to the GI Rights Hotline and over 80 new cases in March alone. The US-Israel war on Iran, including the bombing of a girls' school, has been a key motivator, according to the Centre on Conscience and War.
AI summaryAn Israeli airstrike on Nabatiyeh killed at least 13 Lebanese State Security personnel, according to a government source, as Lebanon and Israel prepare for US-brokered ceasefire talks. Hezbollah's deputy chief has urged the Lebanese state to stop making 'free concessions' to Israel, while a protest in Beirut opposed direct negotiations.
AI summarySeveral airlines, including El Al, Arkia, and foreign carriers like Blue Bird, Etihad, and Wizz Air, have announced plans to resume flights to Israel in the coming weeks following the ceasefire with Iran. The Israel Airports Authority and Transport Ministry are working to expand operations at Ben-Gurion Airport, though full recovery is expected to take time.
AI summaryIsrael has decided to exclude France from direct negotiations with Lebanon, citing France's conduct over the past year as biased. The talks are set to begin next week in Washington at the ambassadorial level, with the US represented by Ambassador Michel Issa.
AI summaryAs Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, a senior Lebanese official says Beirut will join US-hosted talks with Israel next week only if a ceasefire is in place. Israeli PM Netanyahu has authorised direct negotiations, but uncertainty remains over the truce's effectiveness.
AI summaryThe Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned Israel's approval of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law. The decision, reportedly taken secretly in early April, includes retroactive legalization of existing outposts. Turkey also criticized the move.
AI summaryIsrael has expelled Spain from the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) overseeing Gaza aid and reconstruction, citing Madrid's 'blatant anti-Israel bias.' The decision, coordinated with the U.S., follows Spain's recognition of Palestine and its opposition to U.S.-Israel military actions, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two nations.
AI summaryReports from Iran International, cited by the Jerusalem Post, indicate a dispute among senior Iranian officials over the composition of the negotiating team for upcoming US-Iran talks, with IRGC Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi seeking to curb the authority of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Ghalibaf also reportedly warned that hardline opponents of the talks could 'destroy Iran,' amid contradictory claims about a ceasefire in Lebanon.
AI summarySix months after the October 10, 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza remains in limbo: continued attacks, limited aid, and no comprehensive Israeli withdrawal persist. Al Jazeera reports over 700 Palestinian deaths since the deal, while South China Morning Post analysis highlights the broader challenges of ceasefires in resolving underlying conflicts.
AI summaryA massive backlog of vessels has formed near the Strait of Hormuz, with nearly 3,200 ships waiting for safe passage following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement. The situation has drawn NATO involvement, as Washington seeks allied commitments to ensure navigation safety. Talks between the US and Iran are expected to begin in Islamabad.
AI summaryLebanon is insisting on a ceasefire with Israel before bilateral peace negotiations can begin, according to Lebanese officials and diplomatic sources. Preliminary talks are scheduled for April 14 in Washington under US auspices, with Lebanon's ambassador to the US representing the government.