A senior U.S. official says Israel and Hezbollah will begin a ceasefire on Friday at 4 p.m. local time, following negotiations involving U.S. and Qatari mediators with assistance from Iran.

More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the October ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, as the humanitarian situation in the besieged territory remains catastrophic

The deal includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports, but leaves Lebanon's future deeply uncertain and analysts divided

The two sides announce a framework that could halt fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin further talks on Iran’s nuclear program, with a formal signing expected in Switzerland

The statement accuses Tehran's intelligence services of using criminal networks against dissidents and Jewish communities, and links a shadowy group behind a wave of recent European attacks to Iran's broader campaign.

Tehran and Jerusalem say attacks have stopped for now, as Washington pushes for a broader agreement to end months of conflict and regional tensions remain high

Israeli firm NSO Group allegedly defied a US court order and sent malicious messages to WhatsApp users

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will stay in southern Lebanon's "security zone" and that Israel retains the right to strike Beirut if attacked

Demonstrators gathered at Piraeus port Wednesday to protest the arrival of the Crown Iris cruise ship, carrying Israeli tourists, with tensions escalating into confrontations after a passenger on a tourist coach made a provocative gesture toward the crowd.

Israel freezes all contact with the UN chief's office after being added to a conflict-zone sexual violence blacklist alongside Hamas

Fresh American military action and Iran’s claim of downing a U.S. drone have heightened regional tensions, while Israel signals a tougher campaign against Hezbollah despite ongoing ceasefire efforts

Athens has lodged formal protests and called for the immediate release and safe return of Greek citizens held in Israel, as international criticism grows over the reported treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla

The foreign ministry called for the immediate release of Greek citizens, after Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posts video showing bound activists following interception of Gaza-bound convoy near Cyprus

Fresh Israeli airstrikes and new Hezbollah attacks were reported on the first day of a 45-day ceasefire extension, underscoring the challenges facing ongoing U.S.-mediated efforts to end the conflict

Israel's participation in this year's contest has reignited a debate as old as the competition itself: can Eurovision ever truly be apolitical?