Israeli forces have intensified operations across the occupied West Bank following a deadly shooting near Nablus and carrying out raids in multiple towns and villages. Palestinian communities have also reported a surge in attacks by Israeli settlers, with homes vandalized, mosques set ablaze and residents assaulted, as violence in the occupied territory continues to escalate.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls it a 'fight against terrorism'

Israeli ‌Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ​will travel ​to Washington on ⁠Monday and ​will meet ​with U.S. President Donald Trump on ​Tuesday, ​according to a statement ‌from ⁠Netanyahu's office.
Netanyahu will also attend U.S. ​Senator ​Lindsey ⁠Graham's funeral, his ​office said.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Washington

Iran has warned that any renewed US military strikes, especially alongside Israel, could trigger a wider regional conflict across West Asia. The warning comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, as tensions continue to rise. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu, threatening key global energy routes. The conflict has raised concerns over the security of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and global oil supplies, while Iran insists that diplomacy—not military escalation is the only path forward.

Iran Warns of Wider West Asia War | Houthi Strikes Saudi Aramco |US, Israel, Saudi Tensions Escalate

West Asia's security landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation following the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia is advancing its civilian nuclear ambitions, Turkey is seeking to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program, and regional powers are rapidly reassessing their military strategies and deterrence capabilities. The shifting balance of power has reignited concerns about a possible regional arms race. While Saudi Arabia deepens its strategic ties with the United States and maintains close defense cooperation with Pakistan, Turkey is pushing to regain access to fifth-generation stealth fighters. Meanwhile, Israel continues to maintain one of the region's most advanced militaries under its long-standing policy of nuclear ambiguity.

West Asia on edge | Iran war sparks fears of Nuclear Arms race as Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rearm

Israel is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of U.S.-made Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to significantly upgrade its naval defense infrastructure. Prompted by shifting geopolitical dynamics and growing strategic focus on the Eastern Mediterranean, the potential procurement aims to dramatically enhance Israel's anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, long-range maritime surveillance, and intelligence-gathering operations.


Israel considers buying US-made P-8 Poseidon

The U.S. military has struck Iran for the 13th consecutive night, with CENTCOM confirming it hit 12 military targets spread across seven Iranian provinces. The latest wave comes after last month's ceasefire agreement collapsed, reigniting strikes on missile depots, drone storage sites, naval assets, and air defense systems

US-Iran war | CENTCOM: 12 military targets across seven Iranian provinces hit

Israel's government is reportedly considering a total ban on the use of civilian drones in Israeli airspace. According to Israel's N12 news, the reason is due to growing fears of a potential Iranian attack against Israel. The report cited an Israeli security cabinet meeting at which the issue was discussed.   

Israel mulls national drone ban after Iran claims to have tripled drone production

The Lebanese Army is reportedly preparing to move into areas long considered Hezbollah strongholds, as regional dynamics continue to shift. U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the Lebanese government while also indicating openness to talks involving Hezbollah, raising fresh questions about the future of security and diplomacy in Lebanon.

Trump backs Lebanese government, open to Hezbollah talks

At least four Palestinians were killed and four others injured after Israeli forces and settlers attacked the town of Tell, southwest of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian health officials said three of the injured are in critical condition, as reports indicate settlers opened live fire on residential homes during the assault.

Deadly violence in occupied West Bank leaves at least four dead

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined thousands of Jewish worshippers at Jerusalem's contested Temple Mount/al-Haram al-Sharif compound, where they prayed, waved Israeli flags and sang the national anthem. The visit has drawn criticism as non-Muslim prayer at the site is prohibited under the long-standing status quo arrangement.

Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa compound raise fresh controversy 

Greece approved a €4.2 billion ($4.8 billion) military modernization package on July 23, 2026, featuring a €700 million contribution by Greek defense contractors toward the multi-billion-dollar Israeli-supplied "Achilles Shield" air-defense network

Greece builds its own Iron Dome-style shield

US President Donald Trump has announced that the proposed civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia will only be approved if Riyadh recognizes the State of Israel by joining the Abraham Accords. Trump stated that the deal, which is limited to non-military civilian nuclear energy and prohibits uranium enrichment, is "totally subject" to Saudi Arabia becoming part of the Abraham Accords. The remarks have raised fresh questions over the future of US-Saudi relations and Middle East diplomacy, especially since the text of the agreement has not yet been released. Saudi Arabia has not officially responded to Trump's latest statement.

Trump makes Saudi Nuclear deal conditional on Israel recognition | Abraham Accords back in Focus

Donald Trump wants more Muslim nations including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and even Iran to normalise ties with Israel under an expanded Abraham Accords framework. But with the Gaza war raging and anger against Israel rising across the Muslim world, can “Abraham Accords 2.0” really succeed? Is this a peace push, a diplomatic diversion, or part of a larger Netanyahu strategy? 

US-Saudi Deal: Trump says Saudi should join Abraham Accords

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the leading challenger to unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recent major polls show Eisenkot, leading the centrist Yashar party, outperforming Netanyahu by significant margins ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Former IDF chief favourite to replace Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's prime minister

A new Channel 12 poll suggests that Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party would emerge as the largest bloc in Israel's Knesset if elections were held today. The survey also finds Eisenkot leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as voters' preferred choice for the country's top leadership position.

Israel election race heats up ahead of october vote

Israel has delayed the public release of findings from internal investigations into alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict. The postponed report reportedly covers several high-profile incidents, including strikes involving humanitarian aid workers. The delay comes as international scrutiny over Israel’s military operations and legal challenges at global courts continues to intensify.

Israel delays release of Gaza war crimes investigation findings amid international scrutiny

As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, global attention is shifting from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. With Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis entering the conflict, experts warn the Red Sea shipping route could become a new flashpoint for global energy supplies.


Bab Al-Mandeb becomes the new global shipping nightmare, Houthis declare naval blockade.

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase. Iranian strikes have targeted U.S. military installations across the region, while Washington has expanded its campaign with attacks on Iranian ports and strategic locations. Reports indicate that 17 U.S. troops have been killed since the start of the war, highlighting the growing human cost of the conflict. As both sides intensify military operations, concerns are rising about a broader regional escalation.


US-Iran war: Iran's precision strikes rock US bases | 17 troops killed as war escalates 

As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, global attention is shifting from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. With Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis entering the conflict, experts warn the Red Sea shipping route could become a new flashpoint for global energy supplies.

Red Sea Crisis redux: Bab Al-Mandeb could be next chokepoint

The IDF legal division’s rollout of its probes into alleged war crimes in the military’s conduct of the Israel-Hamas War has been delayed again, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

IDF Military Advocate-General Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir would be issuing multiple major decisions regarding the war-crimes allegations within the coming weeks, the Post exclusively reported on June 18.


IDF delays release of report on human rights violations

At least 42 US aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28 targeting Iran, according to an official report.

The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, said the report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Bahrain's interior ministry also said that its air raid sirens had sounded and urged citizens and residents to head to "the nearest safe place".

US-Iran war: Report suggests US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, reaper drones

A controversial proposal to use crocodiles as part of prison security in Israel has moved a step closer to becoming reality after the government changed the legal status of the reptiles, allowing them to be kept for security-related purposes under strict conditions.


Israel clears way for crocodiles in prison security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday — the first visit by a Lebanese head of state to the US capital since 2009. Rubio praised Lebanon's "courage" in working to disarm Hezbollah and reclaim state sovereignty, reaffirming US support for the Trilateral Framework agreed with Israel.


US Department of State: We are backing Lebanon's peace efforts

The US-Iran conflict escalated sharply as Iran struck US military hubs across West Asia and reported a US strike on its under-construction Darkhovin nuclear plant, calling it a violation of international law. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed an "unforgettable lesson" for the US in a written statement. The violence turned deadly for American forces too — CENTCOM confirmed two US service members killed and one missing after Iran's attack on a base in Jordan.


US-Iran war: Iran claims US military strike hit a nuclear power plant

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