Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five
The alleged target was named as Rabbi Michael Khoury by KAN and Radio Free Syria.
Middle East
'Out-blockade Iran': Trump floats Hormuz naval blockade in post after Islamabad talks fail
Trump floats Hormuz naval blockade as Netanyahu says Israel's war with Iran 'not over yet'
'The Arab Case for Israel': Explaining the conflict between Jews and Arabs - review
Pakistan attempts to persuade Iran to enter talks without preconditions - The New Arab
According to an anonymous source, Pakistani officials urged the Iranian delegation to enter the ongoing talks in Islamabad "with a new spirit," and that the delegation had shown "positive signals."
Turkey seeking nearly 5,000 years in prison for Netanyahu over October Gaza flotilla
The 35-member list of those charged also includes Defense Minister Katz and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, with Netanyahu, Katz, and Ben-Gvir responding to the indictment on Saturday.
Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former US presidents, former secretary of state claims
According to Kerry, Netanyahu had presented presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden with plans to attack Iran, all of whom refused, before Trump agreed.
Iraqi parliament appoints Kurdish Nizar Amedi as new president
The decision to elect Nizar Amedi could have ramifications for Iraq, given that Amedi is Kurdish and was supported by the Kurdish PUK party, which is considered friendly to Iran.
US looks to restore freedom of navigation in Gulf, maintain its naval reputation - analysis
The US role in enabling ships to navigate the seas is a legacy of the British Empire's once-dominant role in the world economy and in safeguarding the seas.
US clearing out Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims as Iran threatens to attack unauthorized ships
Three US officials confirmed that two US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strait without issue in what was described as a "freedom-of-navigation mission."
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
BEHIND THE LINES: Since October 2023, forces associated with the PMF – that is, affiliated with the government of Iraq – engaged in ongoing attacks against US personnel and positions.
No deal reached after talks with Iran, Vance says
According to Vance, Iran chose not to accept US terms, despite the US being "quite flexible."
Pakistan Defense Minister deletes anti-Israel post from X after diplomatic backlash
Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif briefly posted a message on X accusing Israel of carrying out “genocide” and using language Israeli officials condemned as inflammatory and offensive.
US-Iran ceasefire pauses war - nuclear, Hormuz, and Lebanon issues remain
Israelis fear danger, Americans are concerned about exit as a tentative ceasefire takes shape.
