Press watchdog CPJ reviews Gaza casualty list after accusations members tied to Gazan terror groups
This follows Israeli media reports that multiple Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives were previously identified as journalists.
Middle East
Palestinian Authority pushes for digital transactions to ease financial crisis
IRGC dismisses claim 20 m. barrels of oil used to promote, fund war effort
Gulf states' reactions to Lebanon agreement show signs of stability for region - analysis
Israel denies US claim IDF withdrew from southern Lebanon buffer zone, sources tell 'Post'
A US State Department official claimed that Israel has withdrawn from southern Lebanon buffer zones, but two IDF sources denied this, and a Lebanese official said they were unaware of it.
Israel-Lebanon talks conclude after 11 hours as Rubio reportedly joins effort to secure deal
Italy, France agree on coalition to support Lebanon after UN mission ends • S. Korean ships leave Strait of Hormuz • Iran rejects claim unfrozen funds to be spent in US
US CENTCOM kills senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi in northwest Syria airstrike
Meanwhile, the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals and six entities for "facilitating financial transactions on behalf of ISIS."
Second day of Israel-Lebanon talks begin in Washington, US official tells 'Post'
According to the official, the goal of the talks is to “continue to advance a comprehensive peace and security between the two countries.”
Iran, Oman push to become administrators of Strait of Hormuz as toll system remains unclear
Both countries emphasize “their sovereignty and sovereign rights over their territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz” and “agreed to maintain their dialogue on this issue."
Marco Rubio in UAE warns Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten regional stability
Washington has used a combination of sanctions, terrorist designations, and rewards for information on militia leaders.
US-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty - analysis
The war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped would cement his legacy as the leader who confronted Iran may instead be remembered as the conflict that dismantled a central source of his power.
EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows
Discussion over a possible EU mission comes as the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon is set to expire at the end of 2026, when it is expected to begin a year-long drawdown and withdrawal.
Pushing Iran, Hamas regimes towards collapse might not be possible, military expert says
"Although we desperately wanted to see the collapse of a regime or the collapse of Hamas in Gaza, it did not really happen," said Dr. Col. (res.) Michael Milstein to 103FM.
Trump confirms US, IAEA inspectors will be allowed to inspect Iran’s enriched material - report
IAEA head Rafael Grossi also confirmed on Wednesday that inspections are “going to happen,” according to the Associated Press.
