Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with US President Trump about new plans to attack Gaza and control Hamas strongholds to end the war and secure detainees' release.

The Iraqi Council of Representatives nears the end of its session amid controversy over the Popular Mobilization Law, which causes disputes among political forces under increasing external pressure, especially from the United States. Supporters see the law as securing the rights and security role of the Popular Mobilization, while others warn it deepens security institution divisions.

The Iraqi Council of Representatives nears the end of its session amid controversy over the Popular Mobilization Law, which causes disputes among political forces under increasing external pressure, especially from the United States. Supporters see the law as securing the rights and security role of the Popular Mobilization, while others warn it deepens security institution divisions.

The Syrian Muslim Brotherhood’s Shura Council issued a calm and highly diplomatic statement coinciding with the Turkish Foreign Minister’s visit to Damascus, containing a detailed political program reflecting the group’s repositioning amid current political developments.

The Syrian Muslim Brotherhood’s Shura Council issued a calm and highly diplomatic statement coinciding with the Turkish Foreign Minister’s visit to Damascus, containing a detailed political program reflecting the group’s repositioning amid current political developments.

Anger erupted inside Israel over the occupation government's decision to militarily control Gaza City, with fears it could endanger hostages' lives. Hostage families called for a general strike on August 17 to pressure the government to end the war and secure hostages' release, supported by opposition leader Yair Lapid. The army warned the move risks hostages' lives and worsens the humanitarian crisis.

Anger erupted inside Israel over the occupation government's decision to militarily control Gaza City, with fears it could endanger hostages' lives. Hostage families called for a general strike on August 17 to pressure the government to end the war and secure hostages' release, supported by opposition leader Yair Lapid. The army warned the move risks hostages' lives and worsens the humanitarian crisis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'next day' plan for Gaza includes disarming Hamas, recovering Israeli captives, establishing a local administration independent of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, and eventually handing over the sector to Arab forces. The plan requires calling up tens of thousands of reservists and funding military operations with over six billion dollars, alongside evacuation orders for about 800,000 Palestinians from Gaza City.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'next day' plan for Gaza includes disarming Hamas, recovering Israeli captives, establishing a local administration independent of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, and eventually handing over the sector to Arab forces. The plan requires calling up tens of thousands of reservists and funding military operations with over six billion dollars, alongside evacuation orders for about 800,000 Palestinians from Gaza City.

New Zealand is considering recognizing a Palestinian state with an official decision expected in September, and Australia intends to recognize Palestine conditionally on the Palestinian Authority's commitments.