UAE denies reports it would assume civilian administration of Gaza
The UAE issued a blunt denial of reports it would take over Gaza’s civilian administration following a Channel 12 report.
Middle East
Iran signals possible US talks as top general warns ‘no American will be safe’ if conflict erupts
Satellite photos track Iranian efforts to conceal nuke program's status during threat of US attack
Rafah reopens as Gaza reconnects with world, testing Israel's postwar strategy - analysis
Kurds in Iraq are powerbrokers in Iraq’s politics, but do they benefit? - analysis
Iraqi Shi’ite leaders arrived in Erbil for talks with Kurdish officials as political deadlock deepens over appointing a new president and prime minister.
Rafah border fully reopens with new security protocols for Palestinians leaving Gaza
Despite the reopening of Rafah, Israel is still limiting the entry of foreign and Israeli journalists and insisting on supervising their visits.
With Rafah open, could Hamas-run ‘Health Ministry’ be replaced now? - analysis
Israel has appeared to be nonplussed by the committee and has not yet empowered it to work in the half of Gaza that Israel controls.
Joint Muslim statement blames Israel for ceasefire breakdown with no mention of Hamas
In a joint statement, foreign ministers from eight Muslim countries blamed Israel for ceasefire violations in Gaza, citing continued military operations since the truce began.
Senators seek assurance with Save the Kurds Act as Sharaa regime, SDF agree to integration deal
The Save the Kurds Act calls for snapback sanctions if the Syrian regime recommences attacks on Kurds and demands that HTS be redesignated as a terrorist organization
Israeli woman arrested in Turkey on charges of anti-Palestinian rhetoric, denouncing Erdogan
The Foreign Ministry confirmed that it was aware of an Israeli citizen who was detained in Istanbul. N12 reported she has been held for 10 days.
Iran FM Araghchi says Trump being ‘dragged’ toward war by 'certain elements'
Abbas Araghchi told CNN that miscalculations could trigger war with the US, while insisting Iran remains open to a deal on nuclear weapons.
'Hero' Gaza hospital director and op-ed writer for NYT revealed to have been Hamas colonel
Despite his Hamas rank being well known in Arabic media, Safiya was still invited to write opinion pieces for the NYT.
'Deeply concerned': NCAG, Board of Peace head denounce Gaza Strip ceasefire breaches
Statements from NCAG and Nickolay Mladenov came after Israeli strikes and Hamas tunnel activity raised concerns over ceasefire violations.
Israel assesses Iran strike unlikely this week as US weighs next steps
The prevailing assessment in Israel did not point to immediate US action, with officials speaking in terms of weeks rather than days.
