Within the Schengen Zone, where crossing from country to country typically occurs without passport checks, member states may temporarily restore supervision of internal borders in cases of security threats, terrorism, serious crime, or extraordinary migration pressure.
Concern is growing in Jerusalem over Iran, which aims to produce 3,000 missiles a month, as Israel weighs another strike. Disputes are also emerging over moving to the next phase in Gaza, with Israel conditioning progress on the return of its last hostage, Ran Gvili.
One week after 15 people were murdered at Bondi Beach, thousands gathered for a memorial that turned confrontational – with Australia's prime minister facing jeers and a pro-Palestinian activist being escorted away by police.
The operational achievements of Israel's war against Iran did not translate into a genuine strategic victory, because from the perspective of Iran’s leadership, Iran did not truly lose. This reality, combined with Iran’s understanding that another round with Israel is only a matter of time, is pushing Tehran into a conventional arms race, with a particular focus on rebuilding its missile arsenal.
The US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey discuss next steps in Gaza ceasefire and postwar governance at Miami summit, despite Israeli objections to the deployment of Turkish troops in the Strip.
