Hamas wants its own police integrated into new Gaza peacekeeping force - analysis
This idea would seem to be an obvious non-starter for how to proceed in Gaza, especially as Israel and the Trump administration want to see Hamas disarmed.
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Rafah Border Crossing will be test for Gaza’s next stage - analysis
Israel Police confirms investigation into large-scale smuggling network moving goods into Gaza
School kits to be delivered in Gaza after more than two years of war
Hamas seeks role for its police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks, sources say
Hamas is pushing to integrate its roughly 10,000 police officers into a new US-backed Palestinian administration for Gaza, a move likely to face Israeli opposition as disarmament talks continue.
US begins deportation of Iranian nationals in first since protests broke out, CNN reports
The Trump administration deported 14 Iranians to Iran on Sunday, the first such flight since nationwide protests erupted, as rights groups warn of severe risks facing returnees.
PIJ knowingly fired faulty rockets in Gaza, killing 'a thousand' Palestinians, document reveals
"We are at war. And even if a thousand people are killed by friendly fire, that is the price of war," PIJ's Akram al-Ajouri reportedly said.
Trump receives intel showing Iran's Islamic regime at weakest point since 1979 revolution - NYT
The outlet, citing "several people familiar with the information," noted that the intelligence reports also indicated that Tehran's position is continuing to weaken.
Trump admin. 'ready to do business with Iran,' senior US official says
"We are open for business. They know our number if they want to get in touch with us," the official said, regarding the Islamic Republic's regime and negotiations over a potential deal.
Iranian property tycoon faces UK sanctions under IRGC funding claims - Financial Times
Ali Ansari, who holds a property portfolio of more than 150 million pounds across mainland Europe, had faced previous accusations for funneling money into “speculative ventures.”
US offers up to $15 million in rewards for information that leads to capture of IRGC-linked vessels
The US Department of State is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information that would lead to the identification of entities involved in oil sales conducted by the IRGC.
UAE bars use of its airspace, territorial waters for military action against Iran's Islamic Regime
The UAE's statements come as a US "armada," as called by US President Donald Trump, keeps heading towards Iran amid the widespread protests and crackdowns.
Qatar says it will provide Lebanon with $430 million in financial support
A statement by Qatar's Fund for Development said about $400 million would be provided to support Lebanon's energy sector, of which 10% would be allocated as a grant.
Iranian businesses suffer new blow as internet blackout lingers
Ali Hakim Javadi, head of the Computer Industry Organization, has estimated that the internet outages have caused economic damage of between $18 million and $27 million.
