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Israel eliminates another senior Hamas commander with Mohammed Ouda assassinated less than a fortnight after the killing of his predecessor. He was reportedly tracked for weeks before being killed in an overnight strike in Gaza. He played a central role in planning the October 7 attacks and was among the last senior Hamas commanders still operating in the Strip. In Lebanon, the IDF has carried out...

The US says it has carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites and vessels allegedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as negotiations with Tehran appear to be faltering despite continued diplomatic efforts in Doha. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Strait will remain open “one way or another,” while reports suggest talks are stalled over Iran’s nuclear program and access to frozen I...

President Trump says he’s in no rush to strike a deal with Iran — but leaked details of the negotiations are already triggering alarm in Israel. Questions remain over how much of Tehran’s nuclear program would actually be dismantled, whether Lebanon would be included in any agreement, and whether Iran would retain influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Joining us is Raphael Ben Levi, senior fellow a...

As anti-Israel Congressman Thomas Massie is defeated in Kentucky, Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America explains how antisemitic rhetoric from both the left and the right is behind the worst wave of violence against American Jews on record. Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it is now weighing the latest US proposal to end the war, while Pakistani mediator Field Ma...

President Trump says the war with Iran could end “very quickly,” but Tehran is warning it is prepared to expand the conflict far beyond the Middle East, raising fears of increased Iranian-linked terror activity in Europe. Today’s guest is Kasra Aarabi, Director of IRGC Research at UANI. He says the British government is putting politics ahead of national security in its handling of Iran and the IR...

President Trump says Gulf Arab leaders persuaded him to hold off on strikes and give negotiations one final chance, while today’s guest, Dr. Eli David, argues Trump is conducting “perfect psychological warfare” and keeping Tehran uncertain about when or whether military action could begin. Iran has outlined sweeping demands for any agreement with Washington, including sanctions relief, access to f...

Celebrations in Somaliland as the nation marks its first Independence Day since winning recognition from Israel - still the only state to do so. Hargeisa sends its first ever Ambassador to Jerusalem President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Iran as he prepares high-level talks with his national security team, warning Tehran of possible military consequences if a deal is not reached.  T...

President Trump begins high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as Washington pushes China to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz. New shipping data suggests Iran has been unable to export crude oil for four weeks under the U.S. naval blockade, while Tehran attempts to rally BRICS nations behind a new “Hormuz Protocol” aimed at formalizing Iranian control over t...

President Trump arrives in Beijing for a high-stakes visit as the United States pushes China to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with global energy markets still rattled by the ongoing crisis. Reports now confirm that Saudi Arabia carried out direct strikes on Iran earlier this year. Meanwhile, Hamas is accused of sabotaging one of the first major reconstruction efforts inside Ga...

A new independent civilian commission publishes its findings on Hamas atrocities committed during the October 7 massacre, as Israel’s Knesset approves legislation to establish a special tribunal for roughly 300 Hamas terrorists captured that day. In the most severe cases, the court could impose the death penalty. Meanwhile, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirms for the first time that Israel suppli...

President Trump rejects Iran’s latest counter-offer, calling it “totally unacceptable,” even as he says a broader deal is still within reach. Key disputes remain over Iran’s nuclear program, while tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel is expected to hold high-level security talks on Iran later today. Israel’s Defense Minister hails the bravery of an IDF reservist killed in a Hezbollah dron...

President Trump says a deal with Iran is close, but key questions remain over its nuclear program as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. naval escorts are reportedly paused under Saudi pressure. In the region, the IDF says it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut after renewed attacks on northern Israel, Egypt and Lebanon sign a gas infrastructure deal tied to Israeli supply, an...

A French vessel is attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump pauses U.S. naval escorts, citing progress toward a possible deal with Iran — while maintaining a broader blockade. Iran insists it will only accept a “fair and comprehensive agreement,” denying recent attacks on the UAE and instead accusing Abu Dhabi of working with hostile actors. In Gaza, envoy Nikolay Mladenov descri...

Israel prepares for a possible collapse of the ceasefire, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convening the security cabinet and the Air Force conducting northern drills. Iranian strikes on the UAE were largely intercepted, though a drone hit the Fujairah oil zone, injuring three people. Inside Tehran, tensions are rising — President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly condemning the strikes on the UA...

President Trump orders U.S. naval escorts for ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz — Iran calls it a ceasefire violation and has already opened fire on vessels in the water. Around 20,000 seafarers remain stuck as the blockade disrupts one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, with U.S. Central Command deploying thousands of troops, aircraft, and warships to the region. Meanwhile, diploma...

Is the war with Iran about to resume? President Trump signals possible renewed strikes as a U.S. naval blockade begins to hit Iran’s oil production. In the north, Hezbollah fires rockets into Israeli communities as the IDF ramps up strikes and issues evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel’s security cabinet is set to debate resuming the war in Gaza, with Hamas still refusing to...

Did the UK ignore warnings about Iran targeting Jews? Israel says yes – after a stabbing attack in London’s Golders Green is declared a terror incident. Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli tells us it was entirely predictable under Keir Starmer’s leadership. Meanwhile, the US is weighing new military strikes on Iran, oil prices are surging, and tensions are rising across Lebanon and Gaz...

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier breaks down a rapidly shifting regional landscape, as oil prices climb for an eighth straight day amid reports President Trump is moving toward a permanent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, OPEC is shaken by the UAE’s decision to exit the cartel after more than five decades, signaling deeper fractures in the global energy order. Sign up to r...

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier breaks down the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices surge for a seventh straight day and U.S. President Donald Trump scorns any deal with Iran that doesn’t include its nuclear program. With the Strait effectively closed, global shipping is disrupted and Iranian oil exports are under pressure. Inside Iran, the economic situation is deterio...

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers a surprise political shake-up as former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announce a joint run ahead of elections in six months, raising fresh questions about Benjamin Netanyahu’s path to victory. Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up In other news, tensions es...

Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers intensifying conflict on two fronts, as Israel orders strikes on Hezbollah despite an extended ceasefire, and the U.S. escalates pressure on Iran with a continued naval blockade. Diplomatic efforts with Tehran stall, while Gaza’s first...

Sign up to get the daily brief delivered to your inbox each morning: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up On today’s Israel in Ten, Laura Cellier covers escalating maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran trade seizures and warnings amid fragile ceasefire diplomacy. Israel and Lebanon prepare for renewed Washington talks ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. In G...

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers the final hours before the US-Iran ceasefire expires, as Vice President JD Vance arrives in Pakistan for high-stakes talks with Tehran. Israel marks Memorial Day with nationwide sirens and ceremonies, before transitioning into Independence Day celebrations — with Argentina’s President Javier Milei set to take part in a historic torch-lighting ceremony....

With 48 hours to go until the ceasefire expires - the US delegation heads to Islamabad for talks with Iran - but the Iranians won’t confirm they’re attending. In Lebanon, the IDF warns civilians against returning to their homes in the south as Defence Minister Israel Katz vows to remove the threat to northern Israel for good. Hamas offers partial disarmament - handing over small arms but refusing...

On today’s Israel in 10, Laura Cellier covers the final 72-hour countdown to a possible US-Iran deal, as the Strait of Hormuz shuts again and Tehran threatens escalation while refusing key demands on uranium and proxies. In Lebanon, an IDF soldier is killed by a Hezbollah explosive, as Israel enforces a new “Yellow Line” buffer in the north. In London, an Iran-linked group claims a wave of attacks...