Gaza
Anti-Hamas militia leader announces killing of senior Hamas police officer in southern Gaza
Housam al-Astal, leader of the Gazan "Counterterrorism Service," claimed responsibility for killing a Hamas police chief, warning those working with the group of imminent death.
Three Israelis sentenced to prison for looting Nova music festival site after October 7
After debate backlash, California Democrat Scott Wiener says Israel carried out 'genocide' in Gaza
Australian parliament back from summer break to pass hate speech laws inspired on Bondi tragedy
Why Washington’s Gaza strategy ignores the facts on the ground - opinion
Despite talk of stabilization, Hamas remains entrenched and armed, raising urgent questions about what a “Phase Two” can realistically be achieved.
Hamas orders handover of Gaza administration to gov't under Trump's Board of Peace - report
The composition of the Board of Peace, which will oversee the proposed technocratic Palestinian government, is expected to be announced this month.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Marco Rubio discuss possible US intervention in Iran amid protests - report
Israel is on high alert for the possibility of any US intervention in Iran as authorities there confront the biggest anti-government protests in years.
Bangladesh expresses interest in joining Gaza stabilization force
Bangladesh said its national security adviser, Khalilur Rahman, met US diplomats Allison Hooker and Paul Kapur in Washington.
Netanyahu insists to likely ‘Board of Peace’ director Mladenov that Hamas must be disarmed
During the meeting, Netanyahu insisted that "Hamas must be disarmed and the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized in accordance with the 20-point plan of US President Donald Trump."
Netanyahu's meeting with Trump sends clear signal to Israel’s enemies - opinion
The issues on the agenda were clear: the growing Iranian threat, Tehran’s attempts to renew its nuclear program and rebuild its missile array, the future of fighting in Gaza, and the day after Hamas
Former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov meets top PA official as Gaza Board of Peace plan moves forward
Trump is expected to announce the composition of the board, an important component of Trump's phased plan to halt the war between Israel and Hamas, this month, possibly as early as next week.
IDF strikes Hamas and Hezbollah, kills key terrorists after ceasefire breaches
IDF soldiers were deployed to the scene in the outskirts of Jalud, a village under the jurisdiction of the Samaria Brigade, but found no suspects.
'Mercenaries for foreigners': Khamenei accuses Iranian protesters of acting on behalf of Trump
The demonstrations, which began in Tehran last month, have spread to all of Iran's 31 provinces but have yet to reach the scale of the 2022-3 unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
Trump administration creates new DOJ division to combat 'rampant' fraud nationwide
Rights advocates and critics have said the Trump administration has used fraud allegations as an excuse to target immigrants and political opponents.
As ceasefires unravel, Israel faces critical decisions on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria fronts - editorial
Israel faces mounting challenges: a stalled ceasefire in Gaza, rising Hezbollah threats in Lebanon, and a critical security opportunity with Syria.
