The Saudi crown prince and the US president are expected to reach agreements on issues critical to Israel – including nuclear cooperation. According to American and Saudi sources, Jerusalem will not be a party to the agreements.
Israel assesses the leak to The New York Times caused significant damage to Israeli diplomatic efforts against Iran. It remains unclear whether the prime minister still has the means to persuade the administration to back a military option against the Islamic Republic.
The security apparatus of the terrorist organization arrested a Palestinian man near a garbage container and pinned a series of accusations on him. The Gaza resident was charged with “fabricating stories” about theft, murder and rape committed by Hamas against the local population. Hamas claimed the Gazen was attempting to gather information on hostages.
According to the New York Times' report, the strategy would have required substantial American support, but President Trump opted to pursue a new diplomatic agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
Saudi reports indicate that Hezbollah has instructed its field commanders to leave Lebanon over fears they may be pursued if the organization's military infrastructure is dismantled. The destination countries: Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
Despite hopes to link the initiative with the establishment of formal ties with Israel, the Trump administration no longer waits. Saudi Arabia insists it must diversify its energy sources but does not rule out developing nuclear weapons if Iran acquires the bomb.
Wall Street Journal reports anti-Houthi groups in Yemen aim to capitalize on American airstrikes. The goal: drive the terrorist group from Red Sea coastal areas.
According to international sources, US envoy Steve Witkoff did not reject the invitation to visit the Iranian capital. The main concern in Israel, as well as among many in the current administration, is that Iran will use the talks to stall while securing a partial lifting of sanctions.
Khamenei has given Iran’s foreign minister "full authority" for negotiations, but limited the discussions strictly to the nuclear issue. Iran is already enriching uranium to 60%, a step away from weapons-grade, prompting Western warnings. Israel threatens: "We will not allow the Iranians to obtain nuclear weapons."
The New York Times reports that senior officials close to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic have warned him against continued refusal to negotiate. In Iran, critics lashed out at Trump, saying the talks are “a severe humiliation for him.”
