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politics3 hours ago

Trump aides push Israel-first approach to Iran as a way to shore up support for action

White House advisers tied to the Trump administration privately prefer Israel to strike Iran first, arguing an Israeli attack and Iran’s retaliation could make a U.S. military response more politically palatable. Discussions cover whether to launch a limited first strike or a broader campaign (potential decapitation scenarios), while weighing risks to U.S. stockpiles and potential American casualties, with a joint U.S.-Israel operation still a possibility.

via Politico|
#iran#israel#middle-east
Iran rebukes Trump over nuclear claims as talks resume
world14 hours ago

Iran rebukes Trump over nuclear claims as talks resume

Iran criticized President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union as repeating “big lies” about its nuclear program and the crackdown on protests, while urging diplomacy and reiterating Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology. Tehran warned of self-defense if attacked as nuclear talks set to resume, highlighting the ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions surrounding enrichment and regional security.

via CBS News|
#diplomacy#iran#middle-east
Netanyahu unveils a 'hexagon of alliances' with India and partners to counter radical axes
world18 hours ago

Netanyahu unveils a 'hexagon of alliances' with India and partners to counter radical axes

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a proposed "hexagon of alliances"—including Israel, India, Greece, Cyprus and other Arab, African and Asian states—to form an axis against what he called radical axes, ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel. The plan envisions intensified security and infrastructure cooperation, such as Negev development and airport projects, alongside a deeper India-Israel defense and trade relationship that has grown in recent years. The piece also situates these moves within broader regional dynamics involving the UAE and Iran, and notes ongoing U.S. regional security considerations.

via Middle East Eye|
#defense-cooperation#geopolitics#infrastructure-development
Jordanian Parliament Expunges Israel From Debate Minutes Over Huckabee Remarks
middle-east20 hours ago

Jordanian Parliament Expunges Israel From Debate Minutes Over Huckabee Remarks

Jordan’s parliament unanimously voted to strike mentions of Israel from the minutes of a debate on US Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s comments about West Bank reforms, with MP Hail Ayash saying the Jewish state’s name represents an enemy to Jordanians; Speaker Mazen al-Qadi said Huckabee’s statements violated international law and the UN charter. Other MPs called for summoning the US ambassador and some urged referring to Israel as the “usurping entity,” reflecting a hardline stance on Palestinian issues even though Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel 31 years ago.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#gaza-strip#israel#jordan
Israel warns Lebanon of strikes if Hezbollah joins any US-Iran conflict
middle-east1 day ago

Israel warns Lebanon of strikes if Hezbollah joins any US-Iran conflict

Israel warned Lebanon it would strike civilian infrastructure, including the airport, if Hezbollah becomes involved in any war between the United States and Iran, a message relayed indirectly as Lebanon’s prime minister urged Hezbollah not to drag Lebanon into another adventure; the United States has begun pulling non‑essential staff from its Beirut embassy amid rising tensions and ongoing nuclear talks.

via Reuters|
#hezbollah#iran#israel
Board of Peace Hinges on Trump, Sparking International Legal Debate
middle-east1 day ago

Board of Peace Hinges on Trump, Sparking International Legal Debate

Legal scholars say the Board of Peace concentrates authority in Donald Trump rather than its member states, helping explain why key European powers and the Vatican have stayed out or refused to participate; Italy plans to attend as an observer. Debates persist over whether the Board is a treaty-based international organization or a UN-backed coordination forum. The first meeting announced multi-billion-dollar funding for Gaza reconstruction and humanitarian aid, but the amounts fall short of estimates and the arrangement leaves major questions—Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and governance (NCAG)—unresolved, with substantial oversight and regional risk (notably Iran) shaping feasibility.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#board-of-peace#gaza#italy
A U.S. strike on Iran could spark a broader regional conflict, analysts warn
world2 days ago

A U.S. strike on Iran could spark a broader regional conflict, analysts warn

Analysts warn that even as Iran appears weakened, a U.S. strike could provoke a regionally broad and protracted conflict, with Tehran potentially targeting oil facilities, bases, and proxies across the Middle East. Washington has bolstered defenses in the region and is weighing options from limited strikes to wider action, while diplomacy with Tehran continues amid concerns about protecting U.S. troops and allies from escalation.

via NBC News|
#iran#middle-east#military-action
West Bank Mosque Attack Signals Ramadan Tensions as Settlers Strike
middle-east2 days ago

West Bank Mosque Attack Signals Ramadan Tensions as Settlers Strike

Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to the Abu Bakr as-Siddiq Mosque near Nablus in the occupied West Bank during Ramadan, with graffiti denigrating the Prophet and claims of attackers fleeing after pouring fuel. The incident follows a broader surge of settler and military violence in the area, drawing UN and rights groups’ warnings about a coercive environment and potential displacement of Palestinians.

via Al Jazeera|
#israel-palestine-conflict#middle-east#mosque-attack
politics2 days ago

Trump team in damage-control mode after Huckabee Israel remark

Senior Trump aides have been contacting Arab governments to reassure them that Huckabee’s claim Israel could control much of the Middle East reflects his personal view, not a policy shift, as the administration negotiates Gaza-related diplomacy and seeks Arab backing; several nations condemned the remarks and the State Department said they were taken out of context.

via Politico|
#diplomacy#huckabee#israel
Gazans push for a nonpartisan police force, contingent on Israeli cooperation
middle-east2 days ago

Gazans push for a nonpartisan police force, contingent on Israeli cooperation

The National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip (NCAG) has begun recruiting thousands of officers for a new, technocratic police force to govern Gaza and manage civil affairs, with training planned in Egypt and Jordan. Applicants must be Gaza residents aged 18–35, in good physical shape, and with no criminal record. Backers argue the force should be independent from Hamas or Fatah, but say its success depends on Israeli cooperation and logistical support. Skepticism remains about the relinquishment of Hamas influence and how existing Hamas police could be reintegrated or accommodated.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#board-of-peace#gaza#gaza-police-force
Saudi Source Pushes Iran Regime Change, Beginning with Khamenei's Ouster
middle-east3 days ago

Saudi Source Pushes Iran Regime Change, Beginning with Khamenei's Ouster

A Saudi royal family source tells N12 that the Iran crisis should be resolved through regime change beginning with the ouster of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, advocating elimination of top leadership and a post-regime election, while criticizing US/Israel strategy and noting Iran’s ongoing protests, political dynamics, and potential nuclear trajectory.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#iran#khamenei#middle-east