IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former Gaza hostages captor, say senior defense sources
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad is the highest-ranking military commander of Hamas and the last leader of the October 7 massacre remaining in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East
Egypt, Uganda agree to expand Nile water cooperation
First Palestinian ICC filing against Hamas alleges war crimes, seeks arrests - exclusive
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
Trump prioritizes Iran nuclear issue over economics, most Iranian launchers reportedly operational
South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission • Hezbollah reportedly planning to occupy Beirut • Hamas preventing Gazan contractors from crossing Yellow Line to rebuild Rafah
Trump 'seriously considering resuming war' after latest Iranian proposal - report
CNN reported that the latest Iranian proposal, which Trump called "unacceptable," is pushing Trump into believing he must resume the war against the regime.
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury
The State Department also announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the IRGC.
UAE targeted Iran's Lavan Island refinery during secret attacks against Islamic regime - report
The Emirati government didn't publicly confirm its participation in the strikes against Iran, which were done before the current ceasefire started.
Houthis still using Iranian components in missiles, expanding arsenal
Anti-ship, surface-to-air, and ballistic missiles are among these weapons, demonstrating that the Houthis now possess a range of advanced offensive capabilities.
Iraqi PM-designate caught between US endorsement, militia violence - report
The endorsement is contingent on Ali al-Zaidi excluding Iran-backed militias from his potential government, a move that could prompt those militias to fight back.
US op. in Iran would expand beyond escorting vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "life support," Trump said on Monday.
Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations
Hostilities have continued since Trump declared a ceasefire on April 16, mostly in south Lebanon, where Israel is occupying a self-declared security zone.
Turkey’s changing regional policy is a sign of stability, but Israel is wary - analysis
Today, Ankara appears to have changed course. It backs the new Syrian government and has appeared to support the Syrian Democratic Forces’ integration into the new Syrian security forces.
Confronting the Iranian regime’s ideological warfare strategy against Israel and the West
The lesson of October 7 is what Israel’s enemies have been teaching us since 1979: they are prosecuting a forever war.
