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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.
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.
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.
US President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran is still possible despite resumed hostilities, while also considering a massive offensive. He reiterated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon and that talks are ongoing, even if Tehran does not admit it.
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.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ships carrying Saudi exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move has heightened tensions in the region, with the US warning of 'major military punishment' and experts concerned about a return to all-out war.
Fourteen Israeli soldiers from the Givati Brigade's Tzabar Battalion were sentenced to 30 days in military prison and removed from combat service after leading a mass walkout at the Sde Teiman base. The incident, triggered by a dispute over insignias, has raised questions about military discipline amid the prolonged war.
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.
Senior US and Board of Peace officials say Hamas has accepted a roadmap requiring the dismantling of its military infrastructure and withdrawal from governing Gaza, calling it a 'historic breakthrough.' Israeli officials remain skeptical, and the agreement is built on conditions, reciprocity, and verification rather than trust.
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.
Khalil El-Halabi, a 44-year UNRWA veteran, writes in the Jerusalem Post about losing his home and breaking his arm during an evacuation, while urging leaders and US President Donald Trump to pursue dialogue over war.
Iran's Armed Forces have carried out drone strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, targeting fuel tanks, warehouses, and other infrastructure. The attacks come amid a renewed escalation in US-Iranian tensions following the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement.
Analysts examine Iran's recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan, suggesting that Tehran may view a controlled conflict as more advantageous than a fragile peace. The article explores the strategic logic, proxy network, and nuclear program that underpin Iran's decisions.
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.
The United States military conducted strikes on Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan, with Central Command describing the action as a 'powerful response.' The strikes lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, as reported. The conflict has drawn in regional proxies, with Saudi Arabia and the US also striking militant bases in Iraq and Israel accusing Hezbollah of a truce violation.
Hadi Matar, who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in 2022, was found guilty on all federal terrorism charges, including attempting to support Hezbollah. He faces life in prison, adding to his existing 25-year state sentence for attempted murder.
Israeli politicians have intensified rhetoric against Turkey and Syria, with a government minister calling for the closure of the Turkish Consulate in Jerusalem. A new report alleges Turkey is pursuing a long-term campaign to expand its influence in Jerusalem and support Hamas. The analysis examines the historical context and current tensions.