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"The more Israel provokes, the less the Arab countries want to work with them," US officials told The Jerusalem Post.

Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey urged senior US officials to prevent Israel from striking in Gaza, a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.

“Hamas and Iran are regenerating. Hezbollah is trying to build more weapons. We hit them hard, but they’re trying to come back - and on the missile side, that’s a real threat to Israel,” said Graham.

This represents a step up in the ranks of officials participating in these meetings, which aim to address economic issues, alongside security officials who attend to discuss the ceasefire.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter Turkey’s military and strategic activities in the eastern Mediterranean.

Discussions were still in the early stages regarding the meeting's details, with Germany being among the locations considered for the summit.

The murder of 15 people at Bondi Beach has shaken Australia to its core. For Mark Dreyfus, a Jewish member of the Australian ruling party, it is not only a national tragedy but a deeply personal one.

“The Turks are still pressing the US administration to be involved. They haven't given up,” one regional diplomat told The Jerusalem Post.

Grey Bull Rescue, which operates entirely on donations, conducted the mission without financial or operational assistance from any state actor.

According to a source who spoke with The Jerusalem Post on Sunday, the meeting was set to focus on Syria, define Israel’s red lines, and find ways to ensure they are not crossed.