Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF get closer toward agreement
While there is no confirmation of any deal, reports are increasing that the Syrian government and the SDF are inching towards progress.
Middle East
Houthis begin mobilization for offensive in southern Yemen - report
Kurds mark Kurdistan flag day with calls for unity, freedom
US, Syrian forces work together to kill ISIS terrorists, destroy weapons caches
Between 600 to 800 aid trucks entering Gaza daily since start of ceasefire, COGAT confirms
Additionally, despite the United Nations’s continued complaints about the supply of aid into Gaza, COGAT stated the UN only provided 20% of the aid reaching Palestinians.
Ankara's absence: Why Turkey’s exclusion from meeting on joint Gaza force matters - analysis
While the world is not beating down the door to send troops to Gaza as part of the second stage of the Trump peace plan, Ankara has said it is ready to send some troops immediately
UN Secretary-General Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance
The separatist Southern Transitional Council says it has taken over the eastern provinces of Hadhramaut and Mahra and is firmly established across all provinces of the former state of South Yemen.
Israel examining possibility Iran involved in murder of nuclear scientist in US - report
This is an assessment that has not yet been verified and is not supported at this stage by official findings from the investigative authorities in the United States.
Mossad chief warns Iran still seeks Israel’s destruction despite nuclear setbacks
“Iran believes it can deceive the world again and realize another bad nuclear agreement,” Barnea warned in a Mossad awards ceremony on Tuesday.
SDF blames Damascus-linked groups for deadly drone attack in Syria
This is a serious incident and is part of a number of clashes over the last year between SDF fighters and groups backed by the new government in Damascus.
Iran arrests Swedish citizen, accuses him of spying for Israel during 12-Day War
Iranian media claimed authorities arrested a Swedish citizen who was spying for Israel during the June war, with a verdict in the case expected within days.
‘Nahariya get ready’: Banner displaying Hezbollah threat mounted in Tehran’s Palestine Square
The banner, which reads “For the next war, Nahariya be prepared,” features images of Hezbollah.
Israeli settler kills 16-year-old Palestinian in West Bank, mayor says
"Today...A number of youths were gathered by the main street when a settler shot 16-year-old Muheeb Jibril in the head," Tuqu' Mayor Mohammed al-Badan told Reuters by telephone.
Turkey not invited to Gaza peacekeeping force talks in Qatar, source tells 'Post'
“The Turks are still pressing the US administration to be involved. They haven't given up,” one regional diplomat told The Jerusalem Post.
