Hamas' positive response to the Witkoff framework included only tactical reservations, allowing the departure of the Israeli delegation for negotiations in Qatar. The terrorist organization was compelled to show flexibility mainly due to military pressure, targeted killings of commanders across its ranks, and its loss of control over the civilian population.
The meeting will focus on two central issues – arrangements to ensure Iran does not rebuild nuclear capabilities and future phases of the Gaza war amid efforts to reach a new hostage deal.
The high-stakes diplomatic encounter comes as Trump seeks to capitalize on military victory against Iran's nuclear program to accelerate Middle East peace processes, creating both extraordinary opportunities and complex challenges for Israel's long-term security interests.
Global chip giant seeks 29 acres for R&D hub, signaling major expansion less than a decade after its acquisition of Israeli-based Mellanox transformed the entire AI industry. In this context, NVIDIA’s additional investment in Israel carries dual strategic importance – it strengthens the technological alliance between Israel and the United States while diversifying the company’s development base in a region friendly to the Trump administration.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei chose to make a public appearance on Ashoura, the Shiite day of mourning. In a previous speech from his bunker, he boasted of victory and threatened a heavy price.
