Trump's Gaza plan balances between IDF's operational freedom, US' diplomatic efforts - analysis
Washington seeks to preserve a verified Hamas disarmament process as Israel maintains it must continue operations against active terrorist threats.
Middle East
Israel was meant to join major US attack on Iran before Trump decided to call it off - report
IDF confirms explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah, not Israeli strike
IDF's Gaza strikes interfere with BoP efforts to disarm Hamas, give medical care, Mladenov implies
Iraqi PM Zaidi condemns US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's office denounced the strikes, stating that it is the Iraqi government’s responsibility to deal with security concerns originating within its borders.
‘We won't surrender’: De-escalation won't stop Iranian attacks, Emirati expert says - interview
Emirati political analyst Obaid al-Zaabi said the UAE will not accept Iranian control or tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, citing its economic resilience.
'Peace through surrender has failed': HaBitchonistim sends counter-letter to White House
They accuse the left-wing organization of promoting a distorted picture of the security situation in the West Bank, arguing that its approach has repeatedly failed and undermined Israel's security.
As Syria discontinues the 'Assad Pound,' can new currency regain Syrians' trust? - analysis
The transition introduces a new Syrian pound, with two zeros removed from the old currency’s face value: 100 old pounds are exchanged for one new pound.
US-Saudi joint strikes on Iran-backed militias are a milestone in cooperation - analysis
US CENTCOM said that American forces and “the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq, July 28, against Iran-aligned terrorists that the IRGC directed to attack US forces."
Why Iran and its militias have made Jordan a frontline in broader Mideast conflict - analysis
Iran’s growing missile and drone attacks on Jordan are turning the kingdom into a new frontline, testing whether Amman will continue to remain quiet or join a regional response.
Lebanese forces come up against legal restrictions in protecting pilot zones from Hezbollah
Lebanese media reported that many consider the exceptional circumstances facing the country as a reason to justify extending the military’s authority.
Trump: US will 'beat the f***ing s***' out of Iran in retaliation for overnight strikes
When asked whether he wants further sanctions against Iran, Trump said he would like tariffs imposed on Iran because "that's what Lindsey wanted," in reference to former US senator Lindsey Graham.
Iran using social media footage to target US troops, assets in Middle East
"Detailed public disclosures can become an immediate green light for Iranian forces to launch a secondary, much more devastating wave of attacks," said Admiral Brad Cooper.
Iranian rapper sentenced to death for 'writing protest slogans on walls'
The 22-year-old musician was issued the death sentence on charge of “waging war against God through participation in the destruction of public property,” among other charges.
