Ceasefire
US pushes back as Katz says IDF will not withdraw from security zone in southern Lebanon
An official clarified that, from Washington's perspective, a permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon is inconsistent with the commitments made under the understandings.
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza
US, BoP hail ‘historic breakthrough’ in Gaza while Israel remains deeply skeptical - analysis
Hamas delegation heads to Egypt for negotiations on second phase of ceasefire - report
Meanwhile, the IDF continues its strikes against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, with recent strikes killing a Hamas commander and the head of the Hamas-run Palestinian internal security service.
Next round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place early August in Rome, US official says
Negotiators plan to focus on the trilateral framework, resolving border issues, and expanding pilot areas in southern Lebanon.
Oman, Iran, benefiting from lull in US strikes, approach deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
Although the talks aren't meant to put a full stop to the US-Iran conflict, mediators hope that a temporary agreement to reopen the strait would accelerate talks for a more concrete deal.
IDF cracks down on West Bank terror, CENTCOM confirms Iran naval blockade still ongoing
Senior Iranian official threatens Israel with ‘new target bank’ if Israel enters war • Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post' • Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates
Trump says US prepared for intensified strikes on Iran as Tehran continues attacks on Gulf states
Iranian financial evasion network sanctioned by US Treasury • Saudis strike Yemen's Hodeidah port • US military disables tanker trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
Iran, uninterested in 'temporary deal' with US, rejects Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal - report
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had traveled to Tehran carrying the US-Iran ceasefire proposal, which Iranian officials said fails to address the question of control over the Strait of Hormuz.
By mistaking delay for diplomacy, the West is again falling into Iran's negotiation trap - analysis
Every ceasefire offers Iran another opportunity to rebuild, while the West mistakes delay for diplomacy
Iran 'not serious' about talks, US remains open to Middle East negotiations, Rubio says
Marco Rubio spoke at a meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers in Manila, saying that if Iran does not take diplomacy seriously, the US will "do what's necessary" to protect its interests.
Trump warns of stronger strikes against Iran as regime continues attacks across Middle East
Oil tankers turn around, avoid Red Sea following warnings by Yemen's Houthis • Israel, Lebanon delegations to meet in Rome on August 4 for new negotiations round
CENTCOM begins eleventh consecutive day of strikes, Iran warns of retaliation if nuclear sites hit
US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far • IDF confirms building massive sand barrier dividing Gaza after satellite imagery emerges • Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign
