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US, Lebanon request Israel pause attacks against Hezbollah prior to talks - report
The report said the request was still under review by Netanyahu, with Lebanon earlier on Friday saying that the US would be mediating the talks.
US expelled Iran's UN deputy ambassador in December 2025, months before beginning of war - report
Voices from the Arab press: US-Israel Iran war faces political limits
US imposes sanctions targeting Hezbollah financial network, State Department says
'Trump is a man of action,' US warns Iranian regime in Farsi-language message
A US State Department post warns Iran as protests continue, with reports of dozens killed, hundreds arrested, and Trump threatening similar action to capturing Venezuela's President Maduro.
Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.
Hamas terrorist surrenders to IDF after crossing Gaza's Yellow Line - report
A "recently recruited" Hamas terrorist who "regretted" his decision to join the terror group surrendered to IDF soldiers after crossing Gaza’s Yellow Line, a US official told CBS News.
US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization
"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.
Possible human rights violations in Gaza documented in classified US report, sources tell WaPo
The possible violations would take the US State Department "multiple years" to go over.
US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, State Department says
The Caesar Act imposed wide-ranging sanctions on Syria targeting individuals, companies, and institutions linked to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, source says
Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn's nomination as assistant secretary of state after concerns over his role in US troop deployment discussions in Syria.
Hamas planning imminent attack on Gazans in violation of ceasefire, US warns
"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire," the State Department said.
US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk's death
The US State Department revoked the visas of six foreigners for making social media comments celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, as Trump posthumously honors him.
US State Dept. appoints official to handle case of US-Palestinian teen held in Israeli prison
Mohammed Ibrahim, jailed for stone-throwing since February, is set to meet the new State Department official next week amid calls for his release.
