Netanyahu says Israel officially rejects 15-point U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, insisting forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed

Israel weighs partial Gaza troop withdrawal, replacement by multinational force under Trump's ceasefire plan, Israeli media report

Israel weighs partial Gaza troop withdrawal, replacement by multinational force under Trump's ceasefire plan, Israeli media report

Syria and Russia signed an MoU converting Russian military bases into joint military training centers, SANA reports. The agreement outlines the future status of Russian military installations in Syria.

Syria and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on the future of Russian military bases in the country, which will be converted into centers for joint military training, according to the SANA news agency.

Iran's FM Araghchi says Tehran is not holding direct talks with Washington, only exchanging messages via intermediaries 'still trying to find new ways to negotiate.' The clarification comes amid indirect US-Iran diplomatic engagement

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is not holding direct talks with Washington and is only exchanging messages through mediators, who are 'still trying to find new ways to negotiate'.

Iraqi PM al-Zaidi tells Macron Iraq won't allow its territory to threaten neighbors, reiterates Sept. 30 as final date for coalition forces withdrawal.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told French President Macron that Iraq will not allow its territory to be used to threaten neighboring countries' security, and reiterated September 30 as the 'final date' for the withdrawal of coalition forces from Iraq.