Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
Blinken denies telling Qatari emir to delay hostage deal • Sa’ar says Israel will not force Palestinians out of Gaza • Iran condemns US attacks on its tankers
Projectiles hit several areas in southern Iran’s Sirik – report
Further details regarding the strikes, including the extent of the damage or potential casualties, were not immediately available.
Sirens in northern Israel determined to be false alarm
Drone sirens sound in northern Israel, IDF investigating
Explosions heard on Iran’s Qeshm Island – report
Dermer denies Netanyahu, UAE leader spoke before October 7 massacre, war
Dermer, one of Netanyahu’s closest confidants and a central figure in Israel’s relations with the US and the Gulf states, said he would have known had such a call taken place.
Sa’ar confirms Israel will not expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip during visit to Slovenia
Sa’ar was present in Slovenia for the opening of the first Israeli embassy in the capital of Ljubljana and to meet with his Slovenian counterpart for the signing of a cooperation agreement.
Blinken denies telling Qatari emir to delay efforts for rapid Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Blinken called a conversation between him and Qatari Emir al-Thani a “complete fiction” after Haaretz claimed that he told the emir to wait to make a deal between Israel and Hamas.
Iranian state media says explosion heard in southern port city
Iran’s Fars news agency said that an explosion was heard in the southern port city of Jask.
Katz speaks on tensions with Syria during border visit with Netanyahu
Katz and Netanyahu spoke about tensions with Syria during a visit to the border on Wednesday
Arab League adopts resolution rejecting Hezbollah military activities in Lebanon – report
The Arab League Council adopted a resolution on Monday affirming solidarity with Lebanon and rejecting Iranian foreign influence and Hezbollah’s continued military activities.
