Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy thatās fading in Washington
Read full article: Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy thatās fading in WashingtonNATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.
Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
Read full article: Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the callPresident Donald Trump says he's ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated.
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
Read full article: US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymoreThe U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor wonāt be attacked anymore.
8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Read full article: 8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting showEight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.
The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US āmovesā in the Persian Gulf
Read full article: The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US āmovesā in the Persian GulfPresident Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf.
Most American Jews don't feel supported by either party or President Trump, new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most American Jews don't feel supported by either party or President Trump, new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that most Jewish adults in the U.S. donāt feel well represented by political leaders at a troubling moment for many in their community.
Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech
Read full article: Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speechRahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership.
Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel
Read full article: Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against IsraelPotential Democratic presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel plans to deliver a strong message in Tel Aviv about U_S_-Israeli relations being "at a crossroads."
AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
Read full article: AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against PalestiniansA new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for Israel, after decades of bipartisan backing.
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
Read full article: NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands GreenlandPresident Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit.
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
Read full article: Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summitPresident Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders who are expected to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
This grieving father and ex-general could test the grip of Israel's longest serving prime minister
Read full article: This grieving father and ex-general could test the grip of Israel's longest serving prime ministerGadi Eisenkot, a former general, has emerged as a significant challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming election.
Iran says this. The U.S. says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict
Read full article: Iran says this. The U.S. says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflictThe 60-day clock is ticking on further talks between the United States and Iran on the interim deal they signed earlier this month, but it's not clear when their negotiators will meet again.
Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages
Read full article: Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostagesIsrael has released documents detailing the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a daring raid to rescue more than 100 hostages from an airport in Uganda.
UN-commissioned experts accuse Israel of targeting Gaza children, repeat genocide claim
Read full article: UN-commissioned experts accuse Israel of targeting Gaza children, repeat genocide claimA team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations has accused Israel of deliberately shooting children in Gaza and committing genocide.
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
Read full article: New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for DemocratsDemocratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks
Read full article: The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talksHigh-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
Read full article: US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz againU.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to a venue in Switzerland to discuss details of their interim agreement to halt the war.
What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that Trumpās approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance
Read full article: Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balanceIsrael and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran.
There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.
Read full article: There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclear talks with a 60-day deadline.
JD Vance slams Israeli officials who criticized Iran deal, deepening rift between allies
Read full article: JD Vance slams Israeli officials who criticized Iran deal, deepening rift between alliesU.S. Vice President JD Vance has lashed out at members of Israelās government, saying that the country is deeply isolated and its leaders have failed to appreciate U.S. diplomatic and military support.
US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
Read full article: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continueAn initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.
Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test
Read full article: Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the testPresident Donald Trump seems to be testing their friendship as he pressures Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to sink the agreement with Iran to end the war.
Few residents return to Lebanon's Nabatiyeh after a US-Iran truce with fighting nearby
Read full article: Few residents return to Lebanon's Nabatiyeh after a US-Iran truce with fighting nearbySome residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh have returned to find their homes have been destroyed or damaged by war.
Iran says the initial deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
Read full article: Iran says the initial deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from LebanonIranās top diplomat says the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon ā a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement.
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
Read full article: Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at NetanyahuIsraelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
Read full article: Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questionsAn initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is inching toward a formal signing.
As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
Read full article: As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilledPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend.
US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says
Read full article: US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister saysPakistan's prime minister says the United State and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East.
Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against Israel
Read full article: Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against IsraelSloveniaās new conservative government has abolished an entry ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and two of his ministers.
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
Read full article: Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the warU.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate
Read full article: The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalateThe U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iran, and President Donald Trump says more are coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region.
Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians from the West Bank
Read full article: Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians from the West BankAmnesty International has accused Israel of carrying out a campaign of āethnic cleansingā of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank.
After morning of sirens, Israelis fall back into well-worn war routines
Read full article: After morning of sirens, Israelis fall back into well-worn war routinesWar-weary Israelis fell back on familiar routines after Israel and Iran traded fire for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April.
The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire
Read full article: The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefireIsrael and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago.
Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire
Read full article: Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefireIsrael and Iran appear to be backing away from further strikes, just hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire two months ago.
Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire
Read full article: Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefireIsrael says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war.
Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'
Read full article: Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'Lebanonās president and prime minister are criticizing Iran for rejecting the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel.
Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Read full article: Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in LebanonHezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government and demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal.
With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
Read full article: With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed inPresident Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war.
Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
Read full article: Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with IranPresident Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as ācrazyā in a phone call that involved expletives.
Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again
Read full article: Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested againKuwait says Iranian drones have heavily damaged a passenger terminal at its main, killing one person, wounding dozens and briefly closing the airfield.
Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate
Read full article: Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalateIsraeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon have killed 11 people, including a man along with his son and daughter.
Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
Read full article: Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fightingU.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanon-militant group through mediators.
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
Read full article: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 yearsIsraeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century.
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Read full article: Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the PentagonIsraeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict.
Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
Read full article: Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the stripDozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes.
Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington
Read full article: Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in WashingtonIsrael's military says that the air force has carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital.
Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
Read full article: Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights HezbollahThe Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there.
US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
Read full article: US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'U.S. forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones.
Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 dead
Read full article: Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 deadPalestinian hospital officials say Israel has carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City, killing at least three people and injuring 12.
Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trumpās emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the regionā
Read full article: Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trumpās emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the regionāIsrael's opposition leader Yair Lapid says the U.S.-Iran deal fails to meet Israel's goals and is criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu for allowing Washington to negotiate with little Israeli input.
France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts
Read full article: France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee tauntsFrance has banned Israelās far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza.
Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal
Read full article: Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace dealU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says āslight progressā has been made during talks with Iran.
Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions
Read full article: Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actionsIsrael's far-right national security minister has sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force.
Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists after international backlash
Read full article: Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists after international backlashIsrael says it has released and deported hundreds of activists who took part in a flotilla attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.
Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists
Read full article: Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activistsIsraelās national security minister has drawn a sharp rebuke from his boss and triggered a backlash abroad after he released videos taunting detained activists from a flotilla that tried to reach Gaza.
Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas
Read full article: Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseasIsraelās finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank.
Trumpās tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: Trumpās tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of HormuzPresident Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran.
Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Read full article: Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the USIranās foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers
Read full article: Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackersIsraeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza.
Israel's military said a Palestinian family could bury their father. Then the settlers arrived
Read full article: Israel's military said a Palestinian family could bury their father. Then the settlers arrivedA Palestinian family in the West Bank says Israeli settlers forced them to dig up their newly buried 80-year-old relative.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
Read full article: Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closedU.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on ālife supportā after he rejected Tehranās latest proposal to end the war.
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'
Read full article: Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'Iran has sent its response to the latest U_S_ ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators, but U_S_ President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as āTOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!ā.
Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risks
Read full article: Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risksTwelve U.S. Democratic senators have asked the U.S. Central Command about coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran.
Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
Read full article: Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern LebanonA branch of the Catholic church has expressed concern over reports that Israel is demolishing civilian and religious buildings in southern Lebanon.
Activistsā detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Read full article: Activistsā detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strikeSpainās Foreign Minister JosĆ© Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters.
Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success
Read full article: Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a successPalestinian authorities say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank are a success and mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election.
With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom
Read full article: With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loomIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sold a vision to Israelis as the country entered the war with Iran and invaded Lebanon.
Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Read full article: Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu in upcoming electionsTwo Israeli political heavyweights say they will join forces in upcoming elections in an effort by their parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
Read full article: The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoysPakistanās leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations.
Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
Read full article: Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phoneIran's foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.
Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel
Read full article: Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward IsraelEurope's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic instability due to the conflict in Iran.
The Latest: Trump and Iranās top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
Read full article: The Latest: Trump and Iranās top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully openU.S. President Donald Trump and Iranās foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.