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Full text: The Board of Peace roadmap for the implementation of Trump's Gaza peace plan

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:02:16 GMT

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

BY TZVI JASPER AND REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:56:42 GMT

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

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:22:59 GMT

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.

Iranian hackers suspected in cyberattack against over 30 Minnesota water systems - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:50:18 GMT

The attack took place on Sunday and Monday, according to Minnesota IT Services, leading to a response from government and municipality agencies, but no instructions from affected cities.

Hamas official says group will reject Board of Peace disarmament deal if Israel does not approve

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:51:54 GMT

Ghazi Hamad, a Hamas official involved in the negotiations, said the agreement was a "comprehensive framework" that went beyond the issue of disarmament.

Pickaxe Mountain exposes Trump-Netanyahu divide on Iran, experts say

BY GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:44:46 GMT

Netanyahu brought new intelligence on activity at Iran’s fortified underground site to Washington, but the White House offered no public commitment on how it would respond.

British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:33:49 GMT

Rashad Sultanov, 44, from Islington in north London, was arrested on July 17 by Cypriot authorities and is being held in custody as extradition proceedings progress, the Metropolitan Police said.

Senior US officials detail plan to disarm Hamas, ensure Oct. 7 'never happens again'

BY IDAN KWELLER AND ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:27:42 GMT

Senior US officials said: "One of the important things for Israel is that it will not withdraw as long as there is a Hamas threat; Israel's withdrawal will occur according to a [later] schedule."

IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign disarmament deal during late-stage negotiations - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:36:49 GMT

Hamas representatives reportedly met with IRGC officials on a recent visit to Iran for the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, per Axios.

US, BoP hail ‘historic breakthrough’ in Gaza while Israel remains deeply skeptical - analysis

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:20:50 GMT

Senior White House and Board of Peace officials praised a Gaza framework deal in which Hamas accepted its complete disarmament, while Israel has nothing to do beyond waiting for its implementation.

‘Lasting peace, security’: BoP reaches ‘historic’ Hamas disarmament deal, Trump announces

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM AND IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:40:42 GMT

Board of Peace, White House officials to ‘Post’: Hamas, Palestinian factions agreed to deal’s framework, implementation • ‘Israel skeptical, but not much they can do except see it happen’

US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia

BY IDAN KWELLER — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:00:20 GMT

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said those providing financial, logistical, or commercial support to the IRGC or Mahan Air are “helping sustain a terrorist enterprise."

Lebanon's proposed information law raises concern for press freedom, limits Palestinian media jobs

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:29:13 GMT

Nashabe warned that the law could also be used to discriminate against Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon by stipulating that the manager for a professional media site must be Lebanese.

Houthis, Iraqi militias coordinated Saudi attacks from Iraq, officials say

BY REUTERS — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:06:41 GMT

Saudi and regional assessments say the Houthis worked with Iraqi armed groups to strike the kingdom, highlighting deeper coordination within Iran’s regional axis.

US denies that IRGC destroyed three F-35s, after Iran claims it killed US soldiers -report

BY CORINNE BAUM — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:48:30 GMT

The IRGC said that the attack was in retaliation for strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Wednesday evening.

Christians arbitrarily detained in Syria denied Bible access, forced to observe Ramadan, CSI report

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:54:13 GMT

Members of the Christian community have been arbitrarily detained, with their families extorted for payments in exchange for their release, the Christian Solidarity International report claimed.

Sources to 'Post': Israel rejects Hamas disarmament plan, no IDF pullout until Gaza demilitarized

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND IDAN KWELLER — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:11:07 GMT

There will be no Israeli withdrawal from the Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarized, the source emphasized.

‘Exactly what Iran intended’: Some Jordanians buckle under missile pressure, demand US withdrawal

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:06:04 GMT

US military presence “exposes Jordan to security, political, and economic risks that serve no national interest." says an open letter challenging the Jordanian government.

Islamist terrorists kill 10 police officers in northwest Pakistan, say police

BY REUTERS — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:13:35 GMT

The attack took place late on Wednesday in ⁠the Hangu district near the Afghan border, an area that has long served as home to terrorist groups.

Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:06:40 GMT

This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.

Israeli rhetoric on Turkey is increasingly shaping Ankara's view of tensions over Syria - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:23:20 GMT

After the founding of Israel, Turkey became the first Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel. Israel and Turkey had good relations until the rise of the AKP party in the early 2000s.

Middle East divided as Iran war, Houthi-Saudi Arabia tensions continue to ramp up

BY REUTERS — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:40:40 GMT

The recent joint US-Saudi attacks marked the first time Riyadh has publicly joined strikes alongside Washington.

Police detain opposition mayor in Turkish Ankara district in dawn raid over corruption claims

BY REUTERS — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:47:25 GMT

The opposition has rejected a wave of accusations since 2024 and says the investigations are politically motivated. The government says the judiciary is independent.

Drones launched from Iran caused US tanker explosion at Egyptian port- report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:36:32 GMT

On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta.

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

BY REUTERS — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:53:31 GMT

Its departure marks the first time a QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz since the Al Rekayyat was struck in early July.

Latest US strikes on Iran roughly twice the size of previous bombardment, source tells 'Post'

BY ESTHER DAVIS AND AMICHAI STEIN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:50:57 GMT

Several locations in southern Iran were targeted by US forces, with explosions heard in the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, Ahwaz, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:06:11 GMT

On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”

US-Saudi Arabia airstrikes target Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces militia in Iraq

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:38:21 GMT

The strikes followed a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The United States has made clear that it believes Iran-directed militias are responsible for the escalation.

Saudi Arabia seeking to build coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks

BY REUTERS — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:12:46 GMT

The composition of the coalition has yet to be finalized and remains under discussion with dozens of countries, the sources said.

New Iran-related sanctions targeting tankers issued by US Treasury Department

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:58:28 GMT

“With its economy in freefall and inflation in the triple digits, the regime is desperate for cash,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.