Hamas leadership elections end without political leader selection, promises future vote
Hamas’s leadership race remains unresolved, with Khaled Mashal and Khalil al-Hayya seen as likely contenders for the political chief role.
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The Palestinian Authority is reinforcing and institutionalizing notorious 'pay-for-slay' policy
ICC reportedly issues new warrants for Israeli officials, Hamas's elections end without selection
Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue
Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic
The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee stated that the mechanism was created in an effort to ensure “the guarantee of international trade security.”
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
Hamas revenue machine thrives under Gaza ceasefire
Aid flows almost exclusively to strengthen the military wing and fortify Hamas’s structure, while the burden of civil and governmental management relies on local tax collection from merchants.
US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report
US President Donald Trump said Iran can either make a deal or "get annihilated," adding that the Islamic Republic has refused to acknowledge multiple deals already agreed to.
How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars
As many middle-class families struggle to afford basic food, the telecommunications sector has become a major financial channel for funding the Houthis’ war effort.
One soldier killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF kills two Hezbollah terrorists in strikes
Deputy ISIS leader killed in US-Nigeria op • Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended • Tehran giving mixed signals on US deal • IDF chief visited UAE during war • China says it won't give Iran weapons
Iran giving mixed signals on deals, US open to 20 year halt to enrichment deal, Trump says
“We really had the confines of a deal….every time they make a deal, the next day it’s like we didn’t have that conversation,” Trump said.
IDF declares closed military zone in Rosh HaNikra, Achziv areas after situational assessment
The closure went into effect on Thursday night, according to an order from the IDF’s Commander of the Northern Command, MG Rafi Milo.
Israel, Lebanon agree on 45-day ceasefire extension, negotiation to continue on two tracks
Both Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework for negotiations, including “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief following Gaza strike
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad was the highest-ranking military commander of Hamas and the last leader of the October 7 massacre remaining in the Gaza Strip.
