New head of Hamas' military wing killed in strike on Gaza, Israel says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office described Odeh as one of the "architects" of the October 7 attacks. Euronews · May 27
Middle East crisis: Rubio says ‘some progress’ on US-Iran deal after Trump says ‘maybe we’ll just have to finish the job’ – as it happened Trump and secretary of state give conflicting messages about the status of deal with Iran as US president meets with his cabinet The Guardian - UK · May 27
Israel says killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike Israel announced the killing of Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza. This strike follows the elimination of his predecessor just weeks prior. Israeli officials stated Odeh was responsible for the October 7 massacre. The operation is part of Israel's commitment to targeting leaders involved in… The Economic Times · May 27
Iran-US war latest: Tehran retaliates after Trump orders fresh strikes on military sites White House dismisses report of draft agreement with Tehran as ‘complete fabrication’ The Independent UK · May 27
Israel carried out attack against Hamas' new armed wing chief Mohammad Odeh, says Benjamin Netanyahu Israel reports striking Mohammad Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas' armed wing in Gaza. Odeh reportedly headed Hamas' intelligence division during the October 7 attack. Israel has also intensified military activities, expanding ground operations into Lebanon. An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed two people and wounded over twenty,… The Economic Times · May 27
Trump can’t sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand – that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his Abraham Accords, normalising relations with Israel. The Conversation · May 27
Israel expands military ground operations in Southern Lebanon as clashes with Hezbollah intensify Israel’s military said it struck more than 100 Hezbollah sites across southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley area overnight. Euronews · May 27
'Architect of October 7 massacre': Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Israel strike on Gaza In a decisive military operation, Israel has taken out Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades, who played a crucial role in the October 7 assaults. This action is part of a broader campaign targeting Hamas leadership figures like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh. The Times of India · May 27
Trump says no country will control Hormuz Strait under future Iran deal President Donald Trump on Wednesday told his cabinet that “nobody” would control the Strait of Hormuz under a future settlement with Iran, but maintained that the US would “watch over” the critical waterway. Tehran effectively closed the Strait to commercial shipping in response to the US-Israeli war on Iran, triggering… France 24 · May 27
Trump’s ‘Nice’ Peace Talks With Iran Blew Up After US Struck Missile Sites. Now, Tehran Vows a Response Iran could further stall shipping in Hormuz, launch cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, or target U.S. allies. The Mary Sue · May 26
Benjamin Netanyahu Says Israel To Step Up Attacks Against Hezbollah In Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with both officials from the country and the U.S. saying the group continued to launch attacks. International Business Times · May 26
Israel and Hezbollah clash along strategic Lebanese river following overnight strikes Israel's military is clashing with the Hezbollah militant group along a strategic river in Lebanon The Independent UK · May 26
Benjamin Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah in intensified attacks Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “intensify’ attacks against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon in a video shared on social media on Monday (25 May). The Independent UK · May 26
Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12 as Israel calls up more troops The Israeli military did not comment on this particular strike, but said on Monday that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon. Euronews · May 26
International Business Times UK · May 26 Is Benjamin Netanyahu Dying? Online Rumors Explode After Israeli PM's Hospital Visit The Israeli PM's latest hospital visit reignited questions about his health after recent prostate cancer treatment and past medical procedures.
Bangkok Post · May 26 Israel steps up Lebanon strikes as Netanyahu escalates offensive BEIRUT (LEBANON) - The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to "crush" Hezbollah.
Fortune · May 26 Markets rejoice as deal to reopen Hormuz nears, but U.S. forces conduct 'self-defense strikes' on Iranian missile sites and boats laying mines “U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces."
AAP · May 26 Netanyahu taken to hospital for dental treatment Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he's receiving dental treatment in a Jerusalem hospital, prompting speculation about the health of the Israeli prime minister.
The Guardian - AU · May 26 Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah Hezbollah and Israel launch attacks amid increasingly imperilled ceasefire and stalling talks between US and Iran
AAP · May 25 Israel is 'at war with Hezbollah': Netanyahu Despite the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah continues, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
International Business Times UK · May 25 Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Reportedly Tells Aides He Has 'No Manoeuvre to Influence' Trump Decisions Israeli PM Netanyahu reportedly admits limited influence over Trump's Iran policy, sparking debate on US-Israel relations amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations and regional tensions.
The Independent UK · May 25 Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows to 'increase the blows' Israel's military says its air force struck sites belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Guardian - UK · May 25 ‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel Netanyahu’s joint war with the US began with talk of regime change in Tehran but may leave him with few strategic gainss
France 24 · May 25 Israel pounds Lebanon with fresh air strikes, vows to 'crush' Hezbollah Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush” Hezbollah, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation comes despite an April ceasefire and as another round of US-Iran talks takes place in Doha in a bid to negotiate…
Bangkok Post · May 25 The curious case of nuclear weapons in Iran Tulsi Gabbard, the recently resigned/retired/fired US Director of National Intelligence, told Congress just two months ago that US intelligence agencies had concluded Iran was not building nuclear weapons. Indeed, she added, experts also determined Iran had not resumed its suspended 2003 nuclear weapons programme.