Hamas Says Agreed to Disarm as Trump Announces Peace Plan
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board of Peace's plan to completely disarm in Gaza, according to the BBC.
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Trump Says Board of Peace Reaches Disarmament Agreement for Hamas
US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, according to BBC reports.
Iran Considers Limited War with US as Strategic Option
Iran's missile strike on a US base in Jordan has raised questions about why a limited conflict may suit Iran better than peace, according to BBC.
New Fronts Emerge in the Iran War Amid Regional Tensions
Fresh theaters of conflict have emerged across the Middle East as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, with renewed strikes and military cooperation intensifying regional instability, according to multiple sources.
Saudi Arabia’s Dilemma as it Tries to Avoid US-Iran War
Saudi Arabia is facing a difficult dilemma as it tries to avoid being drawn into the escalating US-Iran war, according to BBC. The country has been attacked from three sides and has carried out joint strikes with the US on Iranian proxy militias in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia, US Carry Out Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq
The Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) reported eight of its members were killed in joint Saudi-US airstrikes on its headquarters across Iraq, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The Saudi Ministry of Defence said the strikes were in response to recent drone attacks and carried out in coordination with US Central Command.
Poll: 49% of Americans Support Arresting Netanyahu as Trump Meets Him
Nearly half of Americans believe the U.S. should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, according to a new poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov ahead of his record seventh White House visit with President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ after arrest threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' amid a dispute over threats to arrest him.
Israeli Settlers Set Fire to Mosques, Cars in West Bank
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars, and farm land in the West Bank, according to BBC and OCHAOPT. The attacks have caused displacement and heightened tensions. Residents described violent confrontations with masked settlers.
Israeli Government Nods to International Stabilisation Force in Gaza
Israel’s government has approved the entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to Gaza, part of United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, according to the Times of Israel.
Iran-Backed Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Arabia
The Iran-backed Houthis have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia, following air strikes by Riyadh on targets linked to the group on Friday, according to BBC.
Yemen’s housing crisis forces families near front lines despite dangers
A single mother of four in Taiz, Yemen, pays $13 a month for a home near a war zone — half the typical $130 — after struggling to find affordable housing, according to Al Jazeera.
Yemen’s Wadi Dawan Valley Choked with Plastic Waste
Wadi Dawan, Yemen – Once a pristine agricultural valley, Wadi Dawan is now overwhelmed with plastic waste that threatens both the environment and local farming. According to residents and officials, the growing problem is exacerbated by the lack of waste collection and public awareness.
Four Palestinians and Two Israelis Killed in West Bank Violence
Four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in a deadly exchange of fire in the West Bank town of Tal, according to reports from Palestinian and Israeli sources.
Iran, US Trade More Strikes in Gulf as Tensions Rise
Iran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities and bases across the Middle East in retaliation for the 13th consecutive night of American attacks on the country, according to the BBC.