Syria authorities arrest official behind Saydnaya death penalties

Summary Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that preparations are underway for a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump, with discussions focused on the location of the meeting, whether in the US or Turkey. Fidan also mentioned Erdogan's intention to visit Syria, stating that efforts are being made to establish suitable conditions, a date, and logistical arrangements for the trip. This information was shared during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum...

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has issued a stark warning that Israel is "closer to a civil war than ever before," attributing this to rising internal tensions and societal divisions amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. In a Haaretz article, he criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for fostering attacks on the Supreme Court, describing it as part of a deliberate effort to undermine Israel's institutions, which he refers to as the "deep state." Olmert's remarks...

US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are "going OK," expressing a preference for results over discussions while speaking to reporters on Air Force One. His comments followed a meeting in Oman between US envoy Steven Witkoff, Ambassador Ana Escrogima, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, which the White House described as "very positive and constructive." Witkoff conveyed Trump’s directive to seek resolution of differences through dialogue and diplomacy, recognizing the complexity of...

An Israeli air strike on Sunday targeted the Al-Ahli Hospital in northern Gaza, leading to the death of a child due to the disruption of medical care, as reported by the World Health Organization. The strike, which Israel claims was aimed at a Hamas command center, caused significant damage to the hospital's emergency facilities, forcing 50 patients to be relocated, while 40 critical patients remained stranded. The incident has drawn international condemnation, with calls for...

Shye Klein-Weinstein, a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in southern Israel, reflects on the trauma of that day while visiting a memorial for nearly 400 victims. A study from Haifa University suggests that the ecstasy (MDMA) taken by some festival-goers may have provided psychological benefits, including reduced PTSD symptoms, though overall distress levels remain high. Experts emphasize the importance of this research for developing treatment responses to...

The Iran-backed Houthi group reported that the US conducted 10 air strikes across Yemen's Al-Hudaydah, Bayda, and Saada provinces. US President Donald Trump previously indicated a strategy of "decisive and powerful military action" against the Houthis, who have recently escalated attacks on maritime targets in support of Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in significant casualties. The Houthis' military actions reflect their solidarity with the Palestinian cause, following threats to target...