Palestinian Shot Dead During Settler Attack in West Bank
A Palestinian man was shot dead by an Israeli settler during an attack on a village in the occupied West Bank, according to the BBC.
Middle East
Strait of Hormuz Not Open, Abu Dhabi’s Oil Chief Says as Prices Near $100
Abu Dhabi’s oil chief said the Strait of Hormuz is not open despite a US-Iran ceasefire, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel as uncertainty lingers, according to The Guardian.
Trump Says Iran Handling of Hormuz ‘Not the Agreement We Have’
US President Donald Trump has criticized Iran's handling of the Strait of Hormuz, stating it is 'not the agreement we have', according to the BBC.
Israel to Hold Direct Talks with Lebanon Amid No Ceasefire, Netanyahu Says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday, according to the BBC.
Israel, Lebanon Talks Halted as Ceasefire Talks Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed willingness to hold talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible,' according to Al Jazeera, while tensions remain high in the region.
Israel’s Detention System Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Claims
Human rights groups, UN investigators and Israeli legal organisations say torture and sexual violence of Palestinian detainees is part of a wider system of repression, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera Condemns Killing of 11th Journalist in Gaza Conflict
Al Jazeera has condemned the killing of its Palestinian journalist, Mohammed Wishah, in an Israeli strike in Gaza, calling it a 'deliberate and targeted crime', according to the network.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Spark Iran’s ‘Grave Violation’ Claims
Iran's foreign minister accused Israel of a 'grave violation' of a ceasefire agreement after Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 89 and injured 700, according to the Lebanese health ministry and Iranian officials.
Israel Intensifies Lebanon Strikes, Killing Three in Beirut
Israel has intensified its military operations in Lebanon, killing three people in Beirut and causing widespread displacement, according to reports from multiple sources.
Oil Prices Rise as Concerns Grow Over Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire
Global oil prices rose as concerns grew over the stability of a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, according to the BBC. The situation intensified after Israel launched strikes on Lebanon, prompting Iran to warn of a 'regret-inducing response.'
US VP Vance Says Lebanon Not Part of US-Iran Ceasefire
US Vice President JD Vance has clarified that Lebanon is not included in the recent US-Iran ceasefire agreement, according to Al Jazeera. This comes amid escalating tensions in the region.
Iran Emerges with Leverage as U.S. Claims Victory in Talks
As U.S. President Donald Trump claims victory in recent nuclear negotiations, Iran emerges bruised but powerful, leveraging its strategic position over the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple sources.
Vance Warns Iran: Letting Talks Collapse Over Lebanon Would Be ‘Dumb’
US Vice President JD Vance warned Iran that it would be 'dumb' to let ceasefire negotiations collapse over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera.
Americans Question Trump’s Instinct on Iran War
Americans are split on whether to trust Donald Trump’s instinct-driven approach to the Iran conflict, according to Al Jazeera.
At Least 182 Killed Across Lebanon in Israeli Strikes
At least 182 people were killed and 890 wounded in a large wave of Israeli air strikes across Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry, as the conflict with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire in Iran.