Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that the decision to launch attacks on the Gaza Strip is "independent," seemingly refuting reports that Israel had received a "green light" from the US on Saturday. Escalation in Gaza Accusing Hamas:  Netanyahu claimed that "Hamas does not stop violating the ceasefire," pointing to "several attempts by them to infiltrate our territory behind the Yellow Line and try to harm our soldiers." Forceful Response:  Netanyahu

Israel intensified its fierce bombing campaign today, Sunday, across several areas in the southern Gaza Strip, notably focusing on Khan Younis and Rafah. Details of the Escalation in Southern Gaza Multi-Weapon Attack:  Palestinian media reported that Israeli military vehicles opened fire toward Khan Younis, concurrently with successive airstrikes by warplanes and tank shelling, creating "fire belts"  across the city. Building Destruction:  Israeli forces also demolished sever

The United States is preparing to launch a new phase of military operations related to Venezuela in the coming days, coinciding with the US military deploying more forces to the Caribbean Sea. The Trump administration is escalating its pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Military Escalation and US Objectives Force Build-up:  A military build-up has been underway in the Caribbean for months. The largest US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R.

Israel announced on Saturday the elimination of two Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon, stating that they were working to re-establish the group's presence in the region. Israeli Army Statement Details First Commander (Miv'adon Area):  The Israeli military (IDF) stated it "eliminated the terrorist Kamal Rida Karanbush  in the Miv'adon area of southern Lebanon," adding that Karanbush "was involved in attempts to re-establish Hezbollah's force in the area." Second Command

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed: "We must do everything to strengthen our defenses in the face of Russian attacks," urging allies to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems and missiles following a Russian strike on an apartment building in Ternopil that killed 33 people. Controversy over Trump's Peace Plan US Split:  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio  insisted the proposed plan is "drafted by the United States" and is "based on input" from both Russia and

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed today, Thursday, that moving the capital from Tehran to another city has become an "obligatory necessity," given the environmental and urban crises facing the country's largest city. Reasons and Challenges Unsustainable Expansion:  Pezeshkian stated that Tehran "is no longer able to endure further expansion," and that limited budgets have delayed this decision for many years. Water Crisis Out of Control:  The Iranian President warn

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) published a statement today, Thursday, marking the conclusion of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the United States. The statement affirmed that the Crown Prince and US President Donald Trump held the Saudi-US Summit, where they underscored their deep commitment to the "historic bonds of friendship and strategic partnership" and discussed ways to enhance cooperation across all fields. Key Outcomes and Signed Partnerships Elevated

Amid leaks in the American media over the past hours regarding a plan prepared by the administration of US President Donald Trump to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow reaffirmed today that "any settlement must address the root causes of the conflict" between the two countries. Official Russian Position Denial of Negotiation:  Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov  stated today that despite existing contacts with the US, "there are currently no negotiations with them

Just hours after the UN Security Council approved the US draft resolution on Gaza and the establishment of an international force, the United States launched accelerated efforts to form this new multinational force. A senior US official revealed that the first contingents of this force are expected to arrive in the Gaza Strip in early 2026, according to Israeli media reports. Candidate Nations and Mission Details Initial Interest:  The official confirmed that five countries h

The Civil Defense announced the killing of 27 Palestinians in Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday across the besieged and devastated Gaza Strip, where Israel said it was bombing Hamas targets after gunmen opened fire toward an area where its forces were operating in the southern sector. Casualty Toll and Strike Details Total Toll:  Civil Defense Spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal  confirmed to Agence France-Presse that 27 people were killed in the occupation's shelling of the Gaza Strip

The Israeli army launched two raids on southern Lebanon on Wednesday evening, which it said targeted Hezbollah "infrastructure," shortly after issuing warnings to residents to evacuate buildings. This new escalation comes one day after a deadly raid on the "Ain al-Hilweh" Palestinian refugee camp. Details of the Raids and Warnings Targeting:  The raids hit the towns of Deir Kifa  and Shehour  in southern Lebanon, according to the official National News Agency (NNA). Ultimatum

Massad Boulos, US Presidential Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, affirmed on Wednesday the United States' commitment to ending the conflict in Sudan. Boulos indicated that President Donald Trump's administration is working with its partners to facilitate a humanitarian truce, paving the way for the Sudanese people to return to civilian rule in a unified Sudan. Trump's Announcement and Resolve to Solve the Crisis Boulos's remarks followed President Trump's declaration of h

Iran is considering completely halting uranium enrichment, signaling a potential shift in Tehran's stance towards adopting a compromise in the nuclear dispute with the West. Decision Details and Economic Situation Study to Halt:  The Etemad  newspaper quoted government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani  as saying, "Uranium enrichment is not currently being carried out, and the possibility of completely halting the enrichment process is being studied, in line with national intere

The Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet), Israeli Police, and the IDF arrested a number of residents of northern Israel, including 5 soldiers and reservists, as well as several Syrian civilians, on suspicion of smuggling weapons from Syria to Israel via the Syrian village of Hajar, near the Golan Heights border. Network Details and Contraband Smuggling Destination:  According to the investigation, the smuggled weapons were transferred to criminal elements  operating in northern

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, affirmed in response to statements by US President Donald Trump regarding negotiation with Iran that there is no negotiation process between Tehran and Washington. Baghaei added that the US has a record of violations, stating there is no justification for negotiating with a party that boasts about attacking Iran. Troika Escalation and New Draft Resolution Meanwhile, the European Troika  (Germany, F

The Israeli army announced today, Wednesday, that it had begun launching raids on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon shortly after issuing a warning to residents of specific buildings to evacuate immediately. Details of the Warning and the Raids Declared Goal:  The Israeli army stated in a press release that it would "soon attack military infrastructure" belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to deal with what it described as "prohibited attempts" to rebuild its

The US state of Texas announced on Tuesday that it had blacklisted two Muslim organizations, including the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Muslim civil rights advocacy group, on the state's list of terrorist entities. Rationale and Legal Implications Texas Governor Greg Abbott  (Republican) stated on the X platform that the decision aims to "prohibit them from purchasing or acquiring land in Texas"  and allows state authori

Disagreements between the Israeli military (IDF) and the Ministry of Finance over the post-war defense budget appear far from being resolved, with no direct dialogue currently taking place between the two parties. Estimates prepared for 2026 reveal a heavy security reality requiring significant reliance on reserve forces. Projected Security Activity and Exorbitant Cost Security Plan:  The IDF is preparing for a full year of "intensive security activity" in 2026. Reserve Force

US and Russian sources revealed to "Axios" that the administration of US President Donald Trump is secretly and intensively working, in coordination with Moscow, to prepare a new plan consisting of 28 points aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The US plan, led by envoy Steve Witkoff , is inspired by Trump's success in mediating the Gaza agreement. High-ranking Russian officials express great optimism about its potential success, while the stance of Ukraine and its European al

A map released by the White House revealed the contours of the Trump administration's plan for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, through phased stages extending from the current situation to establishing a secure zone under Israeli control along the periphery of the Strip. The map, published concurrently with the plan's unveiling on September 29, divides the Gaza Strip into colored zones representing the current percentage of areas not under Israeli milita