Rubio says US will soon intensify efforts to resume Russia-Ukraine peace talks, per Fox News interview, signaling renewed push to mediate the conflict.

US will not lead NATO's Ukraine assistance group, Politico reports citing sources. Move deepens transatlantic rift and alarms Kyiv; successor country unknown.

The US will decline to lead a NATO group assisting Ukraine, Politico reports citing sources. Washington's refusal deepens its distancing from European allies and causes alarm in Kyiv; which country will lead the group is unknown.

U.S. embassies in ~10 Middle East countries urge American citizens to consider departing amid heightened tensions and risk of escalation

U.S. embassies in approximately 10 Middle East countries issued security alerts on Saturday warning American citizens to consider departing amid heightened tensions and the potential for unforeseen escalation, advising preparedness for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and travel disruptions.

Netanyahu vetoed Iron Dome transfer to Ukraine citing fears technology could reach Iran. Israel returned Patriot batteries to US for shipment to Kyiv.

Israeli Netanyahu vetoed the transfer of 'Iron Dome' anti-missile systems to Ukraine, the Washington Post reported. The Israeli Embassy in Washington said the refusal was due to concerns that the technology could reach Iran. Tel Aviv separately returned Patriot batteries to the US so they could be sent to Kyiv.

Board of Peace says Gaza administration committee will review up to $400M in financial commitments under Trump's peace plan. Committee to gradually assume civilian administration, audit finances, and maintain public services.

The Board of Peace announced that the future administration committee of the Gaza Strip will review and address up to $400 million in legitimate financial commitments to suppliers and contractors under Trump's Gaza peace plan. The committee will gradually take over Gaza's civilian administration, audit finances, maintain public services, and manage public assets. The plan also includes Hamas disarmament and a phased Israeli withdrawal, with an international stabilization force and Palestinian police expected to oversee security.