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Israel, Lebanon agree on 45-day ceasefire extension, negotiation to continue on two tracks
Both Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework for negotiations, including “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Third round of Israel-Lebanon peace talks 'productive, positive' so far, US official says
US imposes new Iran sanctions, warns shipping companies not to pay Hormuz tolls
Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists a 'brazen violation of int'l law,' Mamdani charges
State Dept. fires press officer for disputes with Trump admin. over Gaza policies - report
Top press officer for Israeli-Palestinian affairs Shahed Ghoreishi had several disputes with senior State Department officials, including over Gaza evacuation plans, Washington Post reported.
Netanyahu calls to accelerate Gaza ops., State Dept. fires press officer over Gaza policy disputes
Dermer meets Qataris in France • Four IDF soldiers injured by hand grenade explosion in southern Syria • Ultra-Orthodox Jews block central Israel highways, protest outside military prison
US denies intervening in case of Israeli official accused of sex crimes in Nevada
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was one of eight people charged last week following an undercover operation "targeting child sex predators," Las Vegas Police said last week.
Diplomatic U-turn: US says stable West Bank in line with Trump goal for regional peace
The position is a reversal of previous US administrations that have warned against building projects in the West Bank, saying they harm chances of a two-state solution.
Israel at War day 672: What is going on in Israel, Gaza?
IDF strikes truck carrying heavy machine gun in south Syria • Nat'l Sc. Adv. Hanegbi against Gaza City op., report says • Egypt, Qatar mediators draft new hostage deal
State Department to dismiss human rights criticism of Israel, Russia, El Salvador – report
The 2025 report struck out all references to crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community, including noted government abuses.
Sanctions against PA officials could prevent traveling to UNSC meeting in September, expert says
International Lawyer and expert on sanctions, Marc Zell, tells TML that the aim is to target Palestinian leaders with terror ties for violating the 2002 peace agreement.
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
State Dept. designates Pakistani group behind April's Pahalgam massacre as terrorists
The Resistance Front (TRF) will now be recognized by the US as a front and proxy group for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and added to LeT's designation as an FTO and SDGT.
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align."
