US Imposes New Iran Sanctions Targeting Oil Sales To China The sanctions come after Trump signed an order to reinstate his so-called 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran
Turkish Officials Say Military Bases in Syria Being Considered Defense Ministry says no specific plans about bases agreed to yet
Syrian Army Invades Lebanese Border Town, Major Clashes Reported Cross-border violence reported in Haweek as Lebanese Army rushes to the area
Israeli Defense Minister Orders Military To Prepare for ‘Departure’ of Palestinians From Gaza Katz framed the idea of ethnic cleansing as 'voluntary' and claimed Western countries critical of Israel's genocidal war are obligated to take Palestinians
Trump Says Israel Will Hand Gaza to US at the ‘Conclusion of Fighting’ The president claimed the US could control Gaza without deploying troops
Israeli Settler Leaders Welcome Trump’s Call for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza Ben Gvir said he'll rejoin the Israeli government if Trump's plan is implemented
Trump Officials Defend Call To ‘Take Over’ Gaza But Soften Some Aspects The White House said Palestinians would only be relocated 'temporarily' after Trump called for them to be removed permanently
Several Palestinians Killed By Israeli Forces in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Al Jazeera reports a child was killed by an Israeli sniper in Rafah
Trump Dismisses Idea That the US and Israel Will Bomb Iran, Says He Wants Deal The president acknowledged when signing an order to reimpose 'maximum pressure' on Iran that Iranian leadership doesn't seek a nuclear weapon
CENTCOM Says Five ISIS Members Killed in US-Backed Airstrikes in Iraq The command said the strikes were conducted by the Iraqi government, which has said it no longer needs US help against ISIS