Israel/Diplomacy & defense

A US State Department official tells i24NEWS, 'a permanent military presence in southern Lebanon is inconsistent with the long-term peace and security of both countries.'

Israeli envoy rejects claims that settlements obstruct peace and accuses the Security Council of applying a double standard to Israeli and Palestinian violence

Three days of technical talks finalize plans for pilot zones as Washington says the process remains on a positive trajectory despite security and political challenges

Israeli Prime Minister rejects the "15-point plan" in Gaza presented by the Board of Peace, ruling out any Palestinian state during his term

"Moving too quickly would risk endangering the populations that this process is meant to protect"

The two leaders reaffirmed their shared position during White House talks focused on Iran, regional cooperation and the future of the Abraham Accords

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has publicly criticized the reported deal, calling it "a grave strategic failure that endangers Israel's security."

"Right now, Netanyahu isn't interested in a White House photo-op," a source familiar with the meeting discussions told i24NEWS, "it's simply not the right timing."

Talks in Rome with Lebanon were "positive," and included plans to advance a pilot security zone under the existing framework agreement, an Israeli official tells i24NEWS

A source familiar with the matter tells i24NEWS 'the military option is still on the table' as senior Israeli officials are expected to travel to Washington DC in coming days and weeks

As indirect US-Iran talks continue in Doha, a source familiar with the matter tells i24NEWS Washington is actively preparing for a possible military option should diplomacy fail

Israeli foreign minister says normalization is possible if Israel's northern border is secured, describing Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy preventing peace

Leitner warned that Israel's negotiations with Lebanon were in danger if both sides did not remain focused on their shared goals: the removal of Iranian influence and Hezbollah's disarmament

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke at the JNS International Policy Summit on Tuesday, stating that Israel is not the one to blame for violating Lebanon's sovereignty

Foreign Minister Sa'ar receives the Argentine delegation decades after the deadly attack

According to separate reports cited by CNN, Somaliland has also granted Israel access to an additional military facility that could serve as a logistical stop for aircraft operating on long routes

"This important visit reflects the great importance that both countries attach to expanding their growing defense and industrial alliance, as well as the depth of the bond between our two nations."

Commanders of both navies tour northern Israel and Gaza communities with Eastern Mediterranean security challenges at the top of their agenda

Smart Shooter, Controp, and Aeronautics are among the firms barred while Rafael and Elbit are allowed to remain open

Netanyahu downplays alleged tensions with Trump during CNBC interview, stresses US-Israel strategic goals remain unchanged despite behind-the-scenes friction reported in recent calls

Berri's evasive response to Rubio proposal deepens diplomatic deadlock; Washington says Israel cannot be expected to keep absorbing attacks as PM Netanyahu says he ordered the IDF to strike in Beirut

"We held productive military-to-military discussions which will inform the Department of State-led political track next week," said US Under Secretary of War Colby

Tense phone call between Netanyahu and Trump reveals a widening rift after Washington sidelines planned military strike in favor of a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire draft report

The challenge for Netanyahu is already clear. After more than 40 days of intense fighting, he will have to explain to the Israeli public how the Ayatollah’s regime remains intact