Trump's Gaza plan balances between IDF's operational freedom, US' diplomatic efforts - analysis
Washington seeks to preserve a verified Hamas disarmament process as Israel maintains it must continue operations against active terrorist threats.
Middle East
Israel was meant to join major US attack on Iran before Trump decided to call it off - report
IDF confirms explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah, not Israeli strike
IDF's Gaza strikes interfere with BoP efforts to disarm Hamas, give medical care, Mladenov implies
Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Saudi Arabia, Middle East neighbors pressure Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias - analysis
Iranian-backed militias are using Iraq as a staging ground to launch attacks against neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, Syria, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Iran fears audio recordings could reveal Mojtaba Khamenei’s location, Iranian media claims - report
The report outlined several ways the recordings could reveal Khamenei's location and health condition, ranging from acoustic signatures to the supreme leader's breathing patterns.
US troop pullback raises fears of more attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan - analysis
The removal of US Patriot systems could leave Iraqi Kurdistan more vulnerable after nearly 1,000 missiles and drones targeted the region since February.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad agrees to Board of Peace's proposed Gaza disarmament deal - report
The deal, announced by Trump on Thursday night, includes the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, which would then lead to an IDF withdrawal.
‘We believe Hamas will not disarm,’ Israeli-backed militia figure in Gaza tells ‘Post’
Dismantling armed militias could discourage locals from working with Israel, says a Gaza resident. "People will think twice for fear of being abandoned."
Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that Iran, Gulf leaders asked Iran to halt strikes - report
The officials called Trump's statements a desperate attempt to blackmail Gulf state rulers and pressure them with threats.
Rubio says Iranian regime must change, praises Trump's ambition in Middle East strikes
Rubio said US military pressure has left Iran "eager" for deals on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump halted strikes and said an agreement could be imminent.
Trump claims Israel supported halting Iran strikes, says all parties must 'get to work' on deal
"The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II," Trump claimed.
IDF kills five Gazan terrorists amid BoP's proposed disarmament deal
Trump claims Israel supported halting Iran strikes • Report: Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that regional leaders asked to halt strikes • IDF kills two Hamas commanders in weekend strikes
