US Proposes Sending Private Military Contractors to Southern Lebanon Israel rejects French proposal to send their French troops to replace IDF occupation
US, Russia Agree To Normalize Diplomatic Ties, Seek End to War in Ukraine Marco Rubio said the diplomats would work to bring the war in Ukraine to an end
Hamas To Release Six Living, Four Dead Israeli Hostages This Week The broader ceasefire and hostage exchange remain in limbo as Phase 2 of the deal is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks
US Launches Airstrike in Somalia’s Puntland, Says Two ISIS Fighters Killed Local officials put the death toll higher, saying 16 ISIS militants were killed
China Says Trump Admin’s Change To US Fact Sheet on Taiwan Damages Relations The State Department removed a line from its fact sheet that said the US 'does not support Taiwan independence'
Smotrich Claims Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plan for Gaza Will Start ‘Within Weeks’ The Israeli minister also said Israel would 'return to fighting' in Gaza
Zelensky Says Ukraine Will ‘Not Recognize’ Upcoming US-Russia Talks The Ukrainian leader said his country was not invited to participate in the talks, which will take place in Saudi Arabia
Tehran Hits Back at Netanyahu’s Threat To ‘Finish the Job’ Against Iran Netanyahu made the threat while Marco Rubio was visiting Israel
Israel Continues To Block Entry of Temporary Housing into Gaza in Violation of Ceasefire Deal The Israeli military also continues to launch attacks in Gaza
Israel Confirms Troops Will Remain at Southern Lebanon Sites After Deadline IDF expected to also triple number of troops on border
