US Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained for over an hour by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, an incident Israel and its allies are attempting to discredit him over, while rights advocates decry the settlers' actions.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they struck and dismantled a Hamas weapons production site in Gaza City. The facility was reportedly used to manufacture weapon components, violating the ceasefire agreement. Several militants were inside the site during the strike.
Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Sunday resulted in at least six deaths, including a 9-year-old girl, according to Palestinian health officials. Mediators are engaged in further talks for a US-brokered ceasefire.
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Monday killed four people, including three women, despite an ongoing ceasefire. The victims were identified as a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker, and a Syrian worker. The Israeli military stated they targeted individuals approaching their occupied area who posed a threat.
Geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert stated that US-Israeli military actions have not altered the strategic balance in the Middle East, leaving Iran in a stronger position. He described the conflict as a "non-deal deal for a non-war war," highlighting a lack of meaningful strategic gains for Washington.
Nayef Samaro, 25, was shot dead by an Israeli soldier during a military raid in Nablus while en route to his wife's childbirth. His wife, Raghed al-Shami, gave birth to their son Yaman, as the family grapples with grief and a justice system where accountability for such killings is rare.
Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. Mustafa Taha Mustafa al-Khatib was shot dead in Salfit, and another Palestinian was killed in northern Gaza. The incidents occurred amid escalating violence and settler attacks.
Only 23% of adults globally expressed confidence in Trump's handling of world affairs, with 57% viewing the US unfavorably across 36 countries, and favourability declining in 15 of 24 nations with trend data.
Israel fears a new US-Iran understanding, brokered by Donald Trump, could legitimize Tehran's influence in Lebanon and restrict Israeli military operations against Hezbollah. The emerging deal, stemming from recent talks in Switzerland, reportedly includes Iran but excludes Israel from a new "deconfliction cell," raising concerns about operational freedom and a potential US pressure for withdrawal.
Despite ongoing conflict and severe shortages, a group of Gaza surfers find solace and a sense of safety in the waves. They use candle wax instead of surf wax and cherish old equipment, with only three surfers remaining from a pre-war team of 17.
Israeli PM Netanyahu stated he and US President Trump act independently, prioritizing national interests. He vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, claiming Israeli operations have degraded Tehran's capabilities and removed an existential threat.
The Israeli military announced the elimination of Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa, an Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander, and Mohammed Osama Abd al-Aziz Saba al-Eish, a Hamas Nukhba terrorist, in Gaza. Abu Mustafa was involved in the October 7th abduction from Kibbutz Nir Oz and rebuilding the group's capabilities.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran, a day after Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Talks involve mediators Pakistan and Qatar. Tensions escalated following an interim agreement to end hostilities, with Iran citing Israeli operations and US "bad faith" for the closure threat.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran, a day after Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Talks involve mediators Pakistan and Qatar, focusing on the Lebanon ceasefire and Iran's nuclear program. The US denies the strait is closed, with traffic continuing.
Al Jazeera has rejected Israeli accusations that Ahmed Wishah, a cameraman killed in Gaza, was a Hamas operative. The Israeli military claimed Wishah was a sniper in Hamas's military wing, but provided no evidence. Family and colleagues mourned Wishah in Deir el-Balah.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning vessels away, but the US denied the claim, stating the waterway remains open. Amid escalating tensions, US Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland for talks with Iran on Sunday, following an interim agreement to end regional hostilities.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues. VP JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues.
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah and a child. Health officials and rescuers reported the deaths. The IDF accused Wishah of being a Hamas sniper, while Al Jazeera condemned the targeting of journalists. Four family members, including two children, also died in a separate strike.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli military operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues to flow and is being monitored. The claims emerge ahead of technical talks in Switzerland to advance a recent interim agreement.
Direct talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed after US Vice-President JD Vance delayed his trip. This follows a recent deal aimed at ending conflict, though fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has continued.
Planned technical talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland on a ceasefire deal have been postponed. Reports suggest Iran delayed sending its delegation due to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon, raising fears the deal could unravel.
Israeli PM Netanyahu stated on Thursday that Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon in the foreseeable future, citing security needs and the "security zone" as a barrier against Hezbollah. Lebanon considers the area occupied territory.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart proposed Queensland offer islands to Elon Musk for SpaceX satellite construction and launches, citing his need for land in an allied country. She also suggested Townsville as a base for Israelis to develop and manufacture advanced war drones.
Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
