- 2d ago
Israel closes British consulate in Jerusalem after UK and 11 allies sanction West Bank settlements
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced four retaliatory measures against London after 12 Western nations restricted trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
- Aug 21
Western allies condemn Israeli tender for 1,234 settlement units in E1 corridor
Israel opened contractor bidding for 1,234 settler housing units east of Jerusalem, triggering diplomatic protests and potential European sanctions ahead of October elections.
- Jul 28
Ukraine and Iran step back from brink after Caspian Sea ship strike
Foreign ministers spoke after a Ukrainian drone killed an Iranian sailor; Iran had considered a retaliatory missile strike on a Ukrainian port.
- Jul 26
Israel approves Trump-backed international stabilization force for Gaza's Rafah pilot zone
Israel's Security Cabinet voted Sunday to allow the International Stabilization Force to enter the Rafah area, clearing the way for a U.S.-brokered pilot zone that will test a Palestinian technocratic government under a 20-point plan.
