Explosion hits Iran’s Bandar Abbas port, no casualties confirmed - report
An explosion occurred at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, Iranian media reported, without giving a cause for the blast.
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US, UK, France, Germany, call for ceasefire adherence in Syria, support political transition
The statement was released on January 27, two days after the STG and SDF announced they had extended a four-day ceasefire, which began on January 20, by 15 more days.
How Hamas plans to survive Phase II of Gaza ceasefire with Turkey's help - analysis
This idea would seem to be an obvious non-starter for how to proceed in Gaza, especially as Israel and the Trump administration want to see Hamas disarmed.
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Regional expectations are growing that the Rafah crossing will reopen this week, but doubts remain over how fully Israel will allow movement, as the ceasefire enters a critical stage.
Israel Police confirms investigation into large-scale smuggling network moving goods into Gaza
The court allowed the limited disclosure following a closed-door hearing, though details identifying suspects remain under strict restriction until February 10.
School kits to be delivered in Gaza after more than two years of war
Thousands of kits, including pencils, exercise books, and wooden cubes for play, have now entered the enclave, UNICEF said.
Hamas seeks role for its police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks, sources say
Hamas is pushing to integrate its roughly 10,000 police officers into a new US-backed Palestinian administration for Gaza, a move likely to face Israeli opposition as disarmament talks continue.
US begins deportation of Iranian nationals in first since protests broke out, CNN reports
The Trump administration deported 14 Iranians to Iran on Sunday, the first such flight since nationwide protests erupted, as rights groups warn of severe risks facing returnees.
PIJ knowingly fired faulty rockets in Gaza, killing 'a thousand' Palestinians, document reveals
"We are at war. And even if a thousand people are killed by friendly fire, that is the price of war," PIJ's Akram al-Ajouri reportedly said.
Trump receives intel showing Iran's Islamic regime at weakest point since 1979 revolution - NYT
The outlet, citing "several people familiar with the information," noted that the intelligence reports also indicated that Tehran's position is continuing to weaken.
Trump admin. 'ready to do business with Iran,' senior US official says
"We are open for business. They know our number if they want to get in touch with us," the official said, regarding the Islamic Republic's regime and negotiations over a potential deal.
