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Turkey accuses Netanyahu of undermining Gaza peace efforts
Ankara: Benjamin Netanyahu seeks conflict, not peace, after Gaza strikes | The Jerusalem PostTurkey accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging mediation efforts and pursuing policies that undermine regional stability after Israel's latest strikes in Gaza.www.jpost.comExiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza
Israel rejects parts of Gaza disarmament deal as US envoy pushes for ceasefire | The Jerusalem Post"Mr. Jared Kushner confirmed to us that he had agreed with the Israeli side to halt the attacks on Gaza beginning tomorrow morning," Mohammad Dahlan wrote before removing the claims.www.jpost.comCentcom asks analysts for ‘creative, unconventional’ ways to punish Iran - report
CENTCOM reportedly asked military analysts for strategies to punish Iran | The Jerusalem PostMilitary officials described the crowdsourcing-style email as unusual, while a second source said CENTCOM was reviewing its approach and considering a wide range of alternatives.www.jpost.comBoP chief to visit Israel ahead of Phase II of Gaza deal as IDF strikes continue - report
Board of Peace chief to visit Israel amid renewed IDF strikes in Gaza, Phase II of deal | The Jerusalem PostThis comes after Mladenov implied on Sunday that IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip are interfering with peace efforts.www.jpost.comSaudi Arabia prepares military operations as Houthis resume strikes on territory, shipping
Saudi Arabia prepares military operations against Houthis in Yemen conflict | The Jerusalem PostThe speculation follows the collapse of the relative calm that had prevailed along the Saudi-Yemeni border.www.jpost.comHow Israeli presence in Forest City exposes the Zionist-aligned underbelly of Malaysia
How Israeli presence in Forest City exposes the Zionist-aligned underbelly of MalaysiaThe controversy has fuelled debate over the country's pro-Palestine policy and broader questions about Zionist controlwww.middleeasteye.netRefugee Convention at 75: Britain owes Palestine an answer
As the Refugee Convention turns 75, Britain owes Palestine an answerTen months after a 400-page legal petition demanded an apology for the Balfour Declaration and its aftermath, Downing Street has said nothingwww.middleeasteye.netWhy Israel is a friend of budding autocrats around the world
Why Israel is a friend of budding autocrats around the worldAs global public opinion turns against Tel Aviv, the Netanyahu regime is ramping up its electoral meddling, from Europe to South Americawww.middleeasteye.netMorning update
Morning updateMorning update
Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
Here are the latest developments:
US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new strikes against the Islamic Republic to pursue a deal.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion near a tanker 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman's port city of Khasab. The master of the vessel indicated hearing an explosion in close proximity to the vessel, according to UKMTO. The tanker and its crew were reported safe.
Spokesperson for Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee, Hassan Qashqavi, said that Tehran is close to reaching an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. He also confirmed that the country's mediators were seeking to revive the Memorandum of Understanding with Washington.
Israeli forces carried out what state media described as "large bombing" operations across southern Lebanon, causing loud reverberating explosions. In the towns of Yaroun, Haroun and Bint Jbeil, Israel also reportedly dropped phosphorus bombs, resulting in large fires in the areas' olive and pine groves.
An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.6 struck 38 km north of Egypt's Suez early on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The Egyptian Red Crescent indicated that its emergency response plan in the governorates where the quake was felt has been activated.www.middleeasteye.netIsraeli forces drop missiles, phosphorus bombs on southern Lebanon
Israeli forces drop missiles, phosphorus bombs on southern LebanonIsraeli forces drop missiles, phosphorus bombs on southern Lebanon
Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes launched missile attacks on the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa at around 1am local time (10pm GMT), causing loud reverberating explosions that were heard in nearby towns.
Elsewhere in the town of Yaroun, Haroun and Bint Jbeil, the state agency reported that phosphorus bombs were dropped, resulting in large fires in the areas' olive and pine groves.
Later in the day, Israeli troops opened fire using machine guns towards Wadi Hamoul, near Naqoura.www.middleeasteye.netIran executes two accused of colluding with Israel's Mossad
Iran executes two accused of colluding with Israel's MossadIran executes two accused of colluding with Israel's Mossad
Iran has executed two accused of colluding with Israel last year, local media reported.
Identified as Omid Behzad and Pourya Safwat, the two were accused of sending sensitive military and security location coordinates, images and information to Mossad officers.www.middleeasteye.netIranian official says they are close to reaching Hormuz deal with Oman
Iranian official says they are close to reaching Hormuz deal with Oman Iranian official says they are close to reaching Hormuz deal with Oman
Spokesperson for Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee, Hassan Qashqavi, said that Tehran is close to reaching an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.
He also confirmed that the country's mediators were seeking to revive the Memorandum of Understanding with Washington.www.middleeasteye.netIsrael forces carry out 'large bombing' operations, burn olive groves in south Lebanon
Israel forces carry out 'large bombing' operations, burn olive groves in south LebanonIsrael forces carry out 'large bombing' operations, burn olive groves in south Lebanon
Israeli forces carried out what state media described as "large bombing" operations in the areas of Mashaa al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, with the blasts reverberating in the city of Tyre.
Meanwhile, the Israeli army was also reportedly burning olive groves in the town of Yaroun in the Bint Jbeil district.www.middleeasteye.netIran, Gaza... Brouillage sur la ligne entre Trump et Nétanyahou
Iran, Gaza... Brouillage sur la ligne entre Trump et NétanyahouDepuis plusieurs mois, les tensions entre le premier ministre israélien Benyamin Nétanyahou et le président états-unien sont palpables sur l’Iran, mais (…)orientxxi.infoTremors felt in southern Israel after magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Egypt
Tremors felt in southern Israel after earthquake strikes Egypt | The Jerusalem PostThe earthquake had a magnitude of 5.4 and hit at a depth of 6 miles, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences.www.jpost.comUS CENTCOM appears to have dropped 900kg bomb on civilian house in southern Iran - report
US CENTCOM may have dropped 900kg bomb on civilian house in Qeshm, southern Iran | The Jerusalem PostA US official told The Post that the scale of the US strikes on Iran on Thursday was "about twice the size of the previous night," adding that the strikes were "wide, extensive, and impactful."www.jpost.comRenewed US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz, denuclearization to start on Monday, Trump says
US, Iran to begin talks about reopening Strait of Hormuz, denuclearization | The Jerusalem PostThe President said that the US would begin talks with Iran "in the form of a negotiation," on Monday afternoon.www.jpost.comTrump's Gaza plan balances between IDF's operational freedom, US' diplomatic efforts - analysis
Israeli strikes test Trump’s Gaza disarmament roadmap | The Jerusalem PostWashington seeks to preserve a verified Hamas disarmament process as Israel maintains it must continue operations against active terrorist threats.www.jpost.comIsrael was meant to join major US attack on Iran before Trump decided to call it off - report
Israeli forces meant to participate in US strikes on Iran, officials say | The Jerusalem PostAccording to one official, Israel told the United States that if the attack did not strike Iranian regime targets and sites tied to Iran's economy, there was no point in striking at all.www.jpost.comIDF confirms explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah, not Israeli strike
Five Lebanese soldiers wounded in explosion, IDF denies responsibility | The Jerusalem PostAccording to the military, the explosive, which was run over by the Lebanese soldiers, belonged to Hezbollah, contrary to claims that the incident had been Israel's responsibility.www.jpost.com