Al-Shabaab Captures Strategic Town in Central Somalia, Adding Pressure on US-Backed Government Some Trump administration officials are urging for the US to escalate its airstrikes against Somalia
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 22 Palestinians Over 24 Hours One Israeli strike killed a journalist and her family in Gaza City
Iran Warns US Against ‘Moving the Goalposts’ After Witkoff Statement on Enrichment Witkoff suggested the US would seek a deal that would eliminate Iran's civilian nuclear program, a non-starter for Tehran
Israeli Defense Minister Says No Humanitarian Aid Will Enter Gaza, Vows Indefinite Occupation Israel Katz also said the plans for ethnic cleansing, which he calls 'voluntary relocation,' are advancing
Israeli Drone Strikes Kill Two in Southern Lebanon Israeli DM says troops will remain in Lebanon ‘indefinitely’
Israeli Drone Strike Kills One, Wounds Three in Southern Lebanon’s Aitaroun as Attacks Continue At least 71 Lebanese civilians have been killed by Israel since ceasefire took effect
Iran’s Khamenei Says Talks With US Went ‘Well’ But May Lead Nowhere The Iranian leader said Tehran was not 'excessively optimistic nor overtly pessimistic' about the negotiations
US Considering Backing a Ground Offensive Against the Houthis in Yemen According to The Wall Street Journal, the UAE discussed the potential plan with US officials in recent weeks
Report: US Tells Israel It Will Begin Drawdown From Syria in Two Months According to Ynet, Israel is trying to stop the US from withdrawing over concerns that it could lead to an increased Turkish presence in Syria
