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Iranian and Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional developments

Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral relations and regional developments by phone.

Lebanese cleric urges national unity amid Israeli operations in south

Sayyed Ali Fadlallah called for Lebanese unity, government action and support for displaced people amid reported Israeli operations in southern Lebanon.

Peru’s abstention on Palestine vote draws domestic criticism

Iran protests alleged exclusion from IAEA conference

Iran has protested an alleged restriction on its delegation’s participation in the IAEA conference and called for a ban on attacks against safeguarded nuclear facilities.

Ansarullah: Yemenis will not accept ceasefire without lifting blockade

Ansarullah says a ceasefire requires the lifting of the Saudi blockade, while citing Omani mediation and reported Saudi-Iranian contact.

China, U.S. foreign ministers discuss Middle East and bilateral ties

China said its foreign minister discussed Middle East developments and bilateral relations with the U.S. secretary of state and called for preparations for further high-level engagement.

Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire hit areas across southern Lebanon

Trump and Merz discuss Ukraine, Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea

Merz and Trump discussed Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, according to the German government.

Al-Akhbar reports Saudi proposal for ceasefire and talks with Ansarullah

Al-Akhbar reports a Saudi offer of a two-week ceasefire and talks with Ansarullah, but says the group is seeking a broader settlement.

Israeli forces threaten Lebanese army troops near Deir Mimas

Lebanese media report threats and stun-grenade fire by Israeli forces near Deir Mimas.

Lebanon says Israeli forces burned, destroyed hospital in south

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that Israeli forces burned and destroyed Mays al-Jabal Hospital in southern Lebanon.

11 reported killed after damaged building collapses in Gaza

A previously damaged six-story building collapsed in Gaza City, with 11 people reported killed, dozens missing and 15 injured. Rescue efforts are hampered by limited equipment.

Iranian report warns of possible regional escalation under Netanyahu

Hamas says Gaza building collapse killed 11, dozens remain missing

Hamas says 11 Palestinians were killed and dozens remain missing after a damaged six-storey building collapsed in Gaza City.

Egypt’s Sisi reaffirms opposition to forced displacement of Palestinians

Arab League chief calls for global action against West Bank annexation plans

Nabil Fahmy urged coordinated Arab and international action against alleged Israeli plans to annex the West Bank during talks with Mahmoud Abbas.

11 Palestinians killed after Gaza City building collapses

A damaged six-story building collapsed in Gaza City, killing 11 people and leaving dozens missing, according to Gaza Civil Defense. Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad blamed Israel for the incident.

Le Monde: Abraham Accords failed to deliver regional peace

Le Monde analysis says the Abraham Accords have increased conflict and instability in the Middle East instead of strengthening regional peace.