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Yemen’s Houthis launched a fresh ballistic missile attack towards the al-Mokha area and Bab al-Mandab sector this morning, in the latest escalation against forces aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government on the Red Sea coast. At least 5 ballistic missiles were launched from Houthi-held territory.

The earthquake in Colombia – updated figures: 287 dead 4,147 injured 194 missing Israel's IDF spokesperson on the Israeli aid delegation to Colombia: Since the beginning of the mission, the forces have reached a significant number of missing persons at the disaster sites, thereby assisting the authorities and families in their efforts to locate their loved ones.

US President Donald Trump says he has ordered a substantial reduction in U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises, arguing they are costly and send an unnecessarily hostile signal to North Korea. Citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un, Trump said North Korea has remained respectful and non-threatening during his presidency. He also revealed that South Korea declined his recent invitation to participate in efforts toward the denuclearization of Iran.

US President Donald Trump welcomed the Mecca Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, describing it as a big, bold, and important first step toward greater regional unity and stronger self-defense capabilities.

Israeli forces carried out strikes in eastern Gaza City, northern Gaza, early this morning. The strikes were accompanied by ongoing artillery fire toward the Shuja'iyya area of eastern Gaza City, prompting residents to evacuate. Several Gazans were injured as a result of the shelling. Separately, activity by militias opposed to Hamas was reported in eastern Gaza City for the first time in approximately 2 weeks. A militia cell entered a building near the Yellow Line, after which an explosive device was detonated, causing the building to explode. The incident was followed by fire from Israeli attack helicopters operating in the area to back the militia. There is no information at this time on the fate of the militia members.

The 60-day window established under the U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding expired, bringing a framework once viewed with deep concern in Israel to a critical juncture with no final agreement in sight. The deadline comes as Washington intensifies its pressure campaign; the United States says it can maintain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled a new wave of economic measures this week that he has described as potentially unprecedented. The pressure is already being felt inside Iran, where the blockade, sharply reduced oil exports and broader disruption to trade are worsening economic strains, even as Tehran continues to resist Washington’s terms. With the 60-day negotiating period now reaching its end, the focus shifts to whether the collapse of the diplomatic track will usher in an even more aggressive phase of American economic and maritime pressure and how Iran will respond.

United States Special Envoy for Peace, Jared Kushner met with the Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt and he: • clarified to the Hamas leadership that the U.S. opposes any plan to expel residents of the Gaza Strip. • informed the Hamas leadership that Trump views the disarmament of the factions as a fundamental step that must be carried out before any other step in the Gaza Strip. • advised the Hamas leadership not to pin hopes on the results of the elections in Israel. • emphasized that Israel is united in its position regarding the Gaza Strip. • told the Hamas delegation that Washington would promote a political track that would not exclude anyone in the Gaza Strip, after disarmament. • clarified to the Hamas delegation that the integration of the movement into political activity would not be possible before the complete disarmament in the Gaza Strip. Senior Hamas officials assured Kushner of their commitment to disarming, according to a source familiar with the details of the meeting. The source said that the meeting, which lasted 90 minutes, was very productive, and that it was important for Kushner to receive this commitment from them personally. *** After shaking hands with Hamas terrorists and took what they 'promised' at face value, Jared Kushner has arrived in Israel, where he is expected to meet and shake hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

8 Arab and Muslim countries - United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt - have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's rejection of the roadmap for the continued implementation of the Trump plan for Gaza, and its opposition to the establishment of a palestinian state. They say that Israel is jeopardizing the implementation of the plan and bears responsibility for disrupting efforts to achieve peace in Gaza.

Israeli Minister of Defense, Israel Katz: Today, I signed a memorandum of understanding with the Minister of Defense of Honduras, Enrique Rodriguez Borrero, to significantly expand security cooperation between our countries. Honduras is a true friend and an important partner of Israel, which stands by our side even in the international arena. We will continue to expand the circle of Israel's security partnerships around the world, strengthen ties with our friends, and promote collaborations that will contribute to the security and economy of both countries. 🇮🇱🇭🇳

Israeli forces have intensified operations around the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh District. IDF drones dropped explosives on the area as troops target Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure as dozens of Hezbollah terrorists are trapped in tunnels beneath the ridge. Israeli forces are also attempting to prevent Hezbollah from reaching or assisting them, as the IDF is preparing for several days of possible fighting as it moved to seize control of the area. Israeli military assessments indicate Hezbollah is expected to continue fighting to defend the Ali al-Taher area.

The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, Brigadier General Majid Mousavi threatened Qatar a short time ago regarding the issue of the captive Iranian pilots that Qatar denied holding: Qatar should know that Iran will not give up on its brave pilot sons. It must allow, as soon as possible, the arrival of the team of experts on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This conduct will not go without a price for Qatar, and any delay or placing of obstacles will impose a heavy responsibility on it.

The Jerusalem Municipality has moved into a former UNRWA school and health facility in the Shuafat camp in East Jerusalem, deepening Israel’s push to replace the UN agency’s operations in the city. Jerusalem municipal personnel and contractors entered the compounds without the agency’s authorization, carried out renovation work and changed the locks, saying the sites are privately owned properties that UNRWA had occupied unlawfully. The confrontation follows Israel’s 2024 legislation barring UNRWA activity in Israeli sovereign territory which took effect in January 2025 with the subsequent closure of 6 UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, including 3 in Shuafat.

Two D9 bulldozers, two excavators, and Israeli tanks have entered the area near the Enis Abu Samala stadium, north of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza, for infrastructure demolitions.

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and head of the Iranian negotiation delegation, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: I say with all my heart that we truly won this war, both militarily and politically. This does not mean that we destroyed the U.S. military. What I mean is that the United States and Israel attacked us with nine specific, declared objectives, but failed to achieve any of those nine objectives at any level. This was the greatest absolute defeat for the United States and the Zionist regime. In the diplomatic sphere as well, the agreement is a source of pride and a victory on the diplomatic battlefield.

Iranian Army Chief General Amir Hatami: The sacred Strait of Hormuz is a God-given geopolitical asset for the Iranian people, and this leverage will never return to its previous state. One of the legacies of the U.S. president is the activation of the Strait of Hormuz’s potential. We knew about this potential, but without this conflict, it would not have been activated. This leverage is one of the prerequisites for ending the war in a way that removes the threat of war hanging over Iran.

Two Israeli UAV strikes were carried out in Gaza within an hour today In Mawasi, near Khan Yunis, a strike targeted 2 Hamas terrorists in a tent belonging to the al-Ra’i family, wounding 3, from which 1 seriously. A second strike targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist in the home of Raafat Abu Khabiza’s family in northern Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, with casualties reported.