A lone gunman opened fire during a dinner for journalists at a hotel in the US capital. The suspect was captured by security forces and taken to a hospital.

The appropriation of Israel's national security by Trump is an impossible and unacceptable reality. It is hard to assume that strikes now will deter Hezbollah, which is demonstrating greater resilience and determination than expected. The terrorist organization understands that Israel is the one under pressure and is exploiting this. So what should Israel do now?

Trump stopped the negotiations after Iran’s proposal failed to include a commitment from all elements of its leadership. Meanwhile, Tehran demands relief even before fulfilling its obligations. As economic pressure mounts and the oil remains stuck, Washington believes time is on its side.

According to Iranian media reports, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left the talks and headed for meetings in Oman and Russia. Witkoff and Kushner’s departure for Islamabad has also yet to be confirmed. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume, but the gaps appear enormous.

Despite the criticism and frustration over the halt in fighting against Hezbollah, a senior Israeli official says the move also has advantages. The IDF assesses that the threat of a ground invasion of northern communities in Israel has been removed, making it doubtful that renewed fighting would yield significant benefits