Main donor US unclear on UNRWA future, jettisoning it would leave black hole, agency chief says
UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini compared what would happen if the agency shut down to what happened in Iraq in 2003.
Middle East
Largest aircraft carrier in the world sent by US to Middle East as Iran talks continue
US transported 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran since January - WSJ
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
Former Iranian empress shares message of support, hope for anti-regime protesters
“The sorrow of the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and friends of the victims and the injured of the recent events in Iran has been with me,” former Iranian empress Farah Pahlavi wrote on X.
Trump says a deal with Iran could be struck over the next month
Meanwhile, Trump claimed he was the best friend Israel ever had, and stated that Herzog should be "ashamed" for not pardoning Netanyahu.
War split into two stages, or a mostly nuclear deal: What comes after Trump, PM meeting? - analysis
In any event, two pretty stark most likely scenarios are coming into contrast: either there will be a two-stage war with Iran, or Tehran and Trump will strike a nuclear deal.
Iranian TV journalist signs off live broadcast saying 'death to Khamenei' in 'tongue-slip'
A TV reporter signed off on a live broadcast with “Marg bar Khamenei” (death to Khamenei) instead of one of the chants typically heard at one of the regime-backed rallies, such as "death to Israel."
Iran’s anniversary spectacle, and the names of 200 dead students - comment
The Iranian regime, once backed by student movements, now murders them in cold blood. The names of 200 students killed during protests are revealed.
IDF's Farsi-language account urges Iranian dissidents for contact
"We ask patriotic Iranian people to please follow only our official contact channels and get in touch with us for any kind of cooperation," the IDF's official account in Farsi posted.
Hamas documents name former World Vision Gaza director as member of terror group
The documents discovered by the IDF proved Hamas monitored and restricted the movement of World Vision staff, fearing whistleblowing attempts.
Gaza's new power struggle: Militias, contractors, and peacekeepers under US-backed plan - analysis
As Gaza's power dynamics shift, US-backed peace plans face challenges with private contractors, militias, and potential peacekeepers. Indonesia may lead the peacekeeping mission
Senior Hamas officials meet Iran's Larijani in Doha to discuss conditions in Gaza
Muhammad Ismail Darwish, chairman of Hamas's Shura Council, led the delegation in talks with Ali Larijani in the Qatari capital.
Will US withdrawal from Tanf in Syria affect region? - analysis
Will a reduction in US forces in the area lead to a power vacuum? Is the new Syrian army prepared to assume the security responsibilities necessary in the desert area where Tanf is located?
