From Hamas disarmament to governance in Gaza, the five challenges of the new Gaza plan - analysis
Hamas’s pledge to disarm could advance Trump’s Gaza plan, but verification, Israeli withdrawal, governance and regional tensions remain major hurdles.
Middle East
Iranian regime insider threatens Gulf states, Israel if Tehran's energy infrastructure is attacked
How war with Iran brought Israel closer to its Middle East neighbors - analysis
UNESCO designates Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, West Bank's Sebastia as World Heritage Sites in Danger
UKMTO reports two tanker incidents off Oman as Kuwait says it intercepts Iranian drones
In the first incident, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 11 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima. Later the master of a tanker reported seeing a large splash and an explosion.
Iran preparing response plan for potential US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure
US, BoP officials discuss details of Gaza reconstruction plan • IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon • US officials say deal will prevent next Oct. 7
Yemen's Houthis deny plans to impose fees on ships sailing through Red Sea
"The HOCC urges shipping companies not to make any payments or provide any information to unauthorized individuals or entities," the Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center said.
Israel, US consider land blockade against Iran to increase economic isolation - report
A land blockade would likely involve cooperation with Iran's neighbors, which include Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Israel, US weighing wave of strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure - report
One Israeli official denied the report, telling CBS that “Israel is unaware of a decision to restart full military operations, nor has it been requested to join any military actions against Iran."
Damietta port drone strike proves Egypt can't hide from regional war - analysis
The attack on two gas vessels at the Mediterranean port highlights Egypt’s growing exposure to a conflict it has largely sought to avoid
Bishara Bahbah says Hamas proposes 10 year ceasefire and disarmament - interview
In an interview, prominent Palestinian-American scholar and former mediator in the hostage deal talks, Dr. Bishara Bahbah, described what he characterized as Hamas's most far-reaching proposal.
Full text: The Board of Peace roadmap for the implementation of Trump's Gaza peace plan
The Board of Peace on Friday released the full text of a roadmap for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump's comprehensive peace plan in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia may be planning sea, land assault on Houthis, Yemeni sources claim - report
According to the sources, the attack is intended to break the chokehold the Houthis currently have on oil shipping in the Red Sea.
Trump convenes cabinet meeting at Camp David on Iran war, as Republicans threatened by gas prices
Unlike some past presidents, Trump has largely stayed away from the mountaintop presidential redoubt in western Maryland, preferring to spend time at his golf resorts when not at the White House.
