Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya, former wartime negotiator, as new head of political bureau
He is the first person appointed to the position since Yahya Sinwar's death in October 2024.
Middle East
Jordanian espionage assisted in attack on US troops, claim Iran despite low support in region
Iran used illegal white phosphorus incendiary in drone attack, say Kurdish fighters - report
Years of war and instability lead to institutional collapse depriving Yemen of clean water - report
Iran's Baghaei confirms mediators continue push for peace, says US had 'no excuse' to violate MoU
"The principle of the matter is clear: mediators are working and trying to prevent tension from escalating," Baghaei explained.
Lebanese Army to deploy planned pilot program securing Hezbollah-free zones, sources tell ‘Post'
An Israeli official said after last week's talks that the sides had reached an agreement on the two designated pilot areas.
Hamas attacks Gaza aid sites, holds Palestinians ransom for expended ammunition expenses - report
One source also said that Hamas had been smuggling various goods inside trucks belonging to aid organizations, as well as commercial ones, in order to generate funds.
US still open to diplomatic solution with Iran if attacks in Strait of Hormuz end, Rubio says
Rubio also stated that there was a "growing split" in Iran between the more militant extremists who continue to attack the US and other countries and those who are concerned with Iran's economy.
US completes round of strikes against Iran, Gulf State citizens condemn Iranian aggression
IDF unit shares process of dismantling Hezbollah's 'crazy, Iranian' terror tunnels • Sirens sound in Kuwait, Bahrain • IRGC claims two vessels in Hormuz had 'accident' amid US strikes
US continues striking Iranian military targets, air defenses as conflict continues escalating
"The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM wrote.
Gulf State citizens concerned, angry at Iran for attacks on neighboring countries - report
Three residents of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Jordan described the situation in their respective countries in rare interviews with Israeli media.
One US service member killed in Iraq, unidentified remains of soldier found in Jordan, CENTCOM says
CENTCOM also announced that unidentified remains were located in Jordan on Sunday in the same locations where an Iranian strike killed two US service members on Saturday.
Qatar working towards release of Jewish prisoners in Iran to improve US relations - report
Tehran has released foreign prisoners before, with one recent release being an American prisoner detained in Iran since 2024, KAN reported.
What do wars of attrition in the Middle East tell us about the Iran conflict? - analysis
The question is which side can sustain repeated rounds of conflict, absorb the costs, and ultimately translate military pressure into a lasting political and strategic outcome.
