Israeli man in his 60s dies in Peru after more than three years in prison
A 62-year-old man from Petah Tikva died in Peru after three and a half years in prison there, according to a Monday statement from ZAKA.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hormuz traffic falls to single digits as 60-day deadline for US-Iran MoU expires | The National
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen into single figures, with only three vessels transiting on Sunday, down from five on Saturday and 12 on Friday, the latest Kpler data shows.
· Jennifer Gnana
Trump Hails Mecca Defense Pact As 'Big, Bold, Important First Step'
Since the signing of a defense pact earlier this month by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - which is being touted as having NATO level protections akin to an Article 5 style 'attack on one is an attack on all' - there's been much speculation on whether Washington would embrace or reject it.
· Tyler Durden
US military morale in the Middle East is in the overflowing toilet
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· Ann Wright
Trump's threats put Oman's balancing act under growing pressure - analysis
For many years, Oman was a country that rarely appeared in news about the Middle East. It didn’t have a conflict. There were no terrorist threats or extremism.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran threatens to go "fully offensive" if diplomacy with US fails as 60 day MoU period ends
Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree on a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday.
· REUTERS
Kurds in Iraq can have key to widespread peace in Middle East, with Barzani as mediator - analysis
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is uniquely placed at the intersection of several powerful states and regional trends, enabling it to play an important role beyond the size of the autonomous region.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and Japan
· Graemewearden
Apparent drunk man hurls glass at Israeli television crew in Northern Ireland: ‘F–k Israel’
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· Jewish News Syndicate
Trump demands Iran ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as MoU expires
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran surrender, as the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, agreed several months ago and aimed at ending hostilities, has expired.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US awards Raytheon $22.9bn Tomahawk production deal as concerns mount over dwindling munitions | The National
The US on Monday said it had awarded RTX's Raytheon unit a $22.9 billion contract to boost Tomahawk missile production as the Pentagon rushes to rebuild a munitions stockpile depleted by the Iran war.
· The National
Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says
Independent voters now hold greater influence over the Israeli elections, strategic adviser and political commentator Barak Seri argued in an interview with 103FM on Monday, ahead of the Likud party primaries.
· 103FM
Jerusalem Municipality disputes UNRWA claim of Shuafat facility takeover
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency accused Israel of taking over the agency’s buildings in the Shuafat refugee camp in East Jerusalem in a statement published on Thursday.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
WATCH: Police uncover tunnel near West Bank border fence outside Jerusalem
Border Police arrested a 36-year-old Palestinian resident of Kalandiya on Sunday night after discovering him and several other people digging a tunnel near the border fence between Israel and the West Bank.
· MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
WATCH: Dozens of cows interrupt IDF Golani Brigade's training exercise
Two herds of cattle wandered onto a firing range during an IDF training exercise on Monday, disrupting and ultimately stopping the exercise, Israel Police confirmed.
· MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
Four-year-old died after being stabbed in Beit Shemesh
A four-year-old child was killed in a stabbing incident in Beit Shemesh on Monday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel, US agree Hamas weapons will go to US-led ISF for destruction, not to Palestinian government
Israel and the United States have reached an understanding that, during the initial stage of Hamas's disarmament, weapons handed over by the terrorist organization will be transferred to the ISF, headed by US Maj.-Gen. Jasper Jeffers, for destruction rather than to the proposed National Committee for the Administrat…
· AMICHAI STEIN
Kushner Holds Talks With Netanyahu On Gaza Peace Plan
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· Tyler Durden
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
President Donald Trump arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sunday from Air Force One
· Bbcnews
Why the Mecca Agreement has given the UAE-Israel alliance the jitters
Intelligence services don’t like surprises, especially those who pride themselves on being able to listen in on any conversation anywhere in the world.
· Middleeasteye
Israel formally allows Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque in violation of status quo
Israeli authorities have formally allowed Jewish prayer for the first time inside Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, in the latest violation of the site’s decades-old status quo.
· Middleeasteye
Iran threatens to escalate conflict if Hormuz shipping deal not reached
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Iran and Oman near Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump warns Omani government | The National
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on a route map for ships in the Strait of Hormuz but are still working to finalise a joint announcement, the Iranian government said on Monday.
· The National
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
Trump made the threat while speaking to a Fox News reporter, referring to Iran-Oman talks on control of the Strait of Hormuz
· Agence France-Presse
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
Trump made the threat while speaking to a Fox News reporter, referring to Iran-Oman talks on control of the Strait of Hormuz
· Agence France-Presse
Kushner meets Netanyahu to break Gaza Board of Peace deadlock | The National
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner met Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, Israeli media reported, a day after meeting Hamas leaders and mediators in Egypt, in an attempt to move forward a new proposal from the US-led Board of Peace for Gaza.
· The National
Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires
Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have signalled they could shift to a more offensive approach to the war with the United States as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Washington expires.
· Maziar Motamedi
Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza
Bristol, United Kingdom – A boat has set sail from southern England as part of a flotilla’s efforts to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
· Mariam Elsayeh
Saudi wealth fund PIF’s profit doubles on higher revenue | The National
The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s profit more than doubled last year, as revenue rose on the back of strong contributions from maturing portfolio companies.
· Fareed Rahman
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails
A vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. REUTERS/
· Jee Geronimo
Trump warns US will 'bomb shit out of' Oman if it strays from Washington's line on Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of Washington’s efforts to reach a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. Fox reporter Trey Yingst said he asked Trump about parallel talks between Iran and Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz. According to …
· Middleeasteye
UN helped Iran expand anti-drug crackdown despite execution concerns
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has continued to support the Islamic Republic in identifying drug traffickers, despite concerns that those convicted in reportedly unfair trials are subjected to torture and, in many cases, executed.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?
Islamabad, Pakistan — When Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca 10 days ago, some geopolitical analysts saw the deal as a message to Washington — that several of the United States’ closest military allies and partners no longer trusted its security umbrella.
· Abid Hussain
Kushner seeks to revive Gaza peace as Netanyahu resists Hamas disarmament
US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.
· AfricaNews
Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war
President issues threat to ‘bomb the shit out of them’ after previously threatening Gulf ally in May
· Joseph Gedeon, Roth Andrew
Trump hints at endorsing candidate in Israeli election, despite calling it best to 'stay out'
US President Donald Trump "may endorse somebody" in the upcoming Israeli election, he told FOX News on Monday morning, but conceded it would be "most appropriate for me to stay out of it.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kushner-Hamas meeting sparks unease among Palestinian Authority officials
Sunday's meeting in Cairo between US envoy Jared Kushner and senior Hamas leaders has left Palestinian Authority (PA) officials in Ramallah perplexed, deepening their concerns over Washington’s approach to the Palestinian issue and the PLO as the “sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.”
· DANA BEN-SHIMON
Iran bars two French diplomats from returning
Iran said on Monday that two French diplomats briefly arrested last month over alleged “interference” would not be allowed to return to the country.
· Middleeasteye
Statues smashed, crosses broken in St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa, one suspect arrested
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of vandalizing and damaging St. Anthony's Church, Jaffa, Israel Police said on Monday.
· TZVI JASPER
Smotrich outlines 10-year plan to bring one million olim from North America, Europe - interview
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is drafting a national plan to bring one million Jewish immigrants from North America and Europe to Israel within a decade, and is seeking legislation that would allow entire diaspora communities to receive land and housing without going through Israel's standard tender process, he …
· ZVIKA KLEIN, KESHET NEEV
Oil prices rise as Iran rules out interim deal extension, threatens to escalate conflict
Crude oil prices edged higher Monday as Iran ruled out talks to extend the memorandum of understanding with U.S.
· Spencer Kimball
Why Kushner met Hamas leaders, and what it means for Trump’s Gaza roadmap
United States envoy Jared Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for high-stakes talks in Tel Aviv, following intensive diplomatic sessions in Cairo, Egypt, aimed at advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire roadmap.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Guerra en Irán amenaza educación de millones de niños en el mundo
Una escuela cerca del Lago Tonle Sap en Camboya el 29 de junio del 2026. (AP foto/Anton L. Delgado)
· Aniruddha Ghosal
UAE billionaire questions normalisation with Israel after Ben Gvir calls for nightly killings of Palestinians
A prominent Emirati businessman who championed normalisation with Israel has questioned whether regional peace can be achieved while Israeli ministers openly demand the mass killing of Palestinians.
· Middleeasteye
Houthis say they targeted Saudi military ship in Red Sea
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they had targeted a Saudi military vessel and four escort ships in the Red Sea with missiles.
· Middleeasteye
Economic pressure can buy Israel time. Mistaking it for a strategy would squander it - opinion
Israel risks making the same mistake twice.
· SETH D. KAPLAN
Possible hazardous substance leak in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched
Fire and rescue crews from the Zvulun station, along with a hazardous materials unit from the Haifa station, were dispatched recently to the "Tari Ve'Helek 2" factory at 1 HaMeyasdim Street in Shlomi.
· MAARIV
Houthis claim attack on Saudi military ship, four escort vessels in Red Sea
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had attacked what they described as a Saudi military ship and four escort vessels in the Red Sea with missiles, according to a statement by the group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree on Telegram.
· REUTERS
Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially” scale back military drills with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his disappointment over Seoul not supporting the United States in its war on Iran.
· Priyanka Shankar
Israeli settlers paralyse Palestinian nurse in West Bank shooting
Israeli settlers shot and partially paralysed a Palestinian nurse in a town near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Saturday.
· Middleeasteye