Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
State media reported a massive launch of Qadr 110, Qadr 380 and Qadr 360 cruise missiles and 303 ballistic missiles at targets in the Gulf of Oman.
Middle East
Hamas officials create new security guidelines amid fear of Israeli assassination attempt - report
Ceasefire talks aim primarily at halting Israel's hostilities, Lebanon says
British maritime receives report of incident 15 nautical miles west of Yemen
Trump to announce transition to Phase II of Gaza deal, 'Board of Peace' by Christmas - Axios
The report cited two US officials and a Western source familiar with the details.
Israeli Druze doctor builds secret medical lifeline for besieged Sweida - exclusive
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: The Israeli Druze physician who organized the smuggling of medical supplies from Damascus to Sweida amid a massacre.
Yasser Abu Shabab's killing raises questions about Israel's militia strategy in Gaza - explainer
The Abu Shabab militia is a result of a short-sighted Israeli policy that doesn’t seem to want to see a legitimate and stable Gaza governance emerge.
Hostages as leverage: Iran's secret demand aimed at crippling Israel's agriculture - exclusive
If Thailand complied, it would deliver a painful blow to Israel’s agricultural sector at the very moment it was struggling to recover from the shock of the attack.
Iranian cyberattack group behind phishing campaign targeting Israeli organizations
The Israel National Cyber Directorate attributed the recent attacks to the group MuddyWater, which operates under the authority of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security
IDF, Border Police respond to reports of settlers throwing rocks, burning cars in West Bank
The IDF and border police responded to a report of masked Israeli settlers throwing rocks at Palestinian cars and burning tires near the Shilo junction.
Drones hit Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, Baghdad deploys air defense in Kurdish region
This reflects a longstanding paradox in Iraq, a country with vast oil reserves that should be able to cover its electricity needs.
Iran seeks talks with Lebanon’s foreign minister as Hezbollah tensions rise
Iran seeks talks with Lebanon’s top diplomat while pressure mounts to verify whether Hezbollah is rearming.
Will Israel's new talks with Lebanon prevent another war with Hezbollah? - analysis
Lebanon will need to see if it can move forward with disarming Hezbollah. Israel may also need to explain what it means by “disarmament.”
Abu Shabab militia chief shot in Gaza gunfight, dies in Israeli hospital
Yasser Abu Shabab, head of a Gazan militia that had reportedly been collaborating with Israel, was rushed to an Israeli hospital after being shot in an internal clan scuffle.
