Additional US F-15 fighter jets have arrived in the Middle East in response to threats from Iran to retaliate against Israel, joining other American strike aircraft in the region. The Pentagon has deployed Navy destroyers and B-52 bombers to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier as tensions escalate. Israeli airstrikes have crippled Iran’s air defenses, leading to a conflict that risks widening into a larger war.
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Israel orders army to plan to let Palestinians leave Gaza
Israel's defence minister ordered the army to prepare for "voluntary" departures from Gaza following Trump's suggestion to move Palestinians out, sparking global outrage. The UN warned against forced displacement, while Trump's plan to have the US take over Gaza was met with skepticism. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the proposal as a potential solution for Gaza's future, despite opposition from Palestinians and concerns about ethnic cleansing. Full Article
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