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Ukraine to designate IRGC as a terrorist organization; Israeli FM Sa’ar notified by Ukrainian counterpart

Gideon Sa'ar meets with the president-elect of Costa Rica and invites her to Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Costa Rican President-elect Laura Fernández Delgado on Monday and congratulated her on her election victory. The two officials agreed to work towards strengthening bilateral relations between their countries. During their meeting, Sa'ar invited the president-elect to visit Israel. He emphasized that Israel eagerly anticipates her official visit to Jerusalem.

Iran reportedly ‘open to discussing the handover of 400 kg of uranium and a complete halt to enrichment’ as talks with US looms

Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran could see a revival this week, as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi in Istanbul to discuss a potential nuclear agreement. 

An unnamed Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is open to dialogue but seeks assurances before formal talks begin. “Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, but we do not want preconditions,” the official said, adding that the U.S. “must withdraw its military assets for the talks to begin.”

The official also indicated that Iran may show flexibility on its uranium program. Tehran is reportedly willing to discuss the transfer of 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium abroad and a complete halt to enrichment within the framework of a joint mechanism, potentially paving the way for the lifting of economic sanctions.

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran planned for Friday in Istanbul - report

Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel on high alert in the face of regional challenges

During a plenary session, Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is going through particularly trying times, while emphasizing that the country remains fully vigilant and ready to respond to any developments. He assured that the authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to address all possible scenarios. The Prime Minister issued a clear warning, stating that anyone who attacks Israel will pay the price and face severe consequences.

The IDF eliminates four terrorists near the ceasefire line in Gaza

The Israeli army (IDF) announced Monday that it had eliminated four Palestinian terrorists who approached Israeli soldiers in the northern Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, the individuals were operating near the "Yellow Line," which separates areas controlled by Israel and Hamas, and were moving toward reservists from the Alexandroni Brigade in a manner that posed an immediate threat. The army stated that the soldiers opened fire as soon as they identified the terrorists in order to neutralize the threat and protect the forces deployed in the field.

🔴 Iranian President Pezeshkian orders the start of talks with the US on the nuclear file, Iranian media reports

🔴 Iranian media reports Iranian-US negotiation expected to start in the coming days; US envoy Wikoff said to arrive to Israel tomorrow

The IDF says it attacked a Hezbollah operative in the Ansariya area of southern Lebanon

🔴 Israel opens Rafah crossing for limited pedestrian movement after Sunday’s pilot operation

Turkey, Egypt, Qatar push Witkoff-Iran meeting in Ankara

Axios reports that Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar are working to arrange a meeting later this week between US negotiator Steve Witkoff and senior Iranian officials in Ankara