#Middle East

Israel has agreed to a set of urgent humanitarian measures aimed at easing the crisis in the Gaza Strip, following what the EU described as “constructive dialogue” between the two sides, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Thursday.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached as early as next week, citing a “positive” response from the Palestinian group to a U.S. proposal, according to media reports.

US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Israel has accepted the key terms needed to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.

Tehran’s Evin Prison, known for housing political prisoners including Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, was severely damaged in an Israeli airstrike on June 23, just one day before a ceasefire took effect.

US President Donald Trump said Monday he has made no offers to Iran and is not in talks with the country, rejecting claims by Senator Chris Coons.

The Jerusalem District Court has cancelled this week’s corruption trial hearings for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following a closed-door request reportedly tied to national security concerns.

Iran announced Saturday it will ban International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi from entering the country and will no longer permit surveillance cameras at its nuclear facilities.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday there is no intelligence indicating Iran moved any highly enriched uranium before recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.

Global energy prices fell sharply on Tuesday, retreating below pre-conflict levels after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the newly declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel, expressing hope that both sides will honor the truce and respond positively to “my friend Trump’s call” for calm.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that both Israel and Iran sought to end their recent conflict, crediting himself for halting the war after allegedly destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Polish President Andrzej Duda voiced strong support for recent US strikes on Iran, calling them “very determined” and “simply necessary,” particularly regarding the Fordo nuclear facility.

The White House and Pentagon are closely monitoring threats to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after Iran claimed it launched missile attacks on the site.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that Türkiye is making serious efforts to prevent Israeli attacks on Iran from escalating into a larger disaster.

The Middle East’s growing instability is a serious concern for the European Union and global security, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said Monday at the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

Nineteen Moldovan citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and arrived in Chisinau, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced.

Following an emergency meeting of the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA), government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said Greece is deeply concerned about recent developments in the Middle East.

President Donald Trump authorized a surprise military strike on Iran, targeting key nuclear facilities just hours after giving the order, according to U.S. media reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed the idea of pressuring Israel to stop its attacks on Iran, saying Israel is "winning" the conflict and suggesting it’s "hard" to intervene under those conditions.

Bulgaria should focus on strengthening its border security, said Vice President Iliana Iotova during a visit to Chirpan, amid reports that the UN is preparing for a potential refugee influx from Iran.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called on influential global powers to resist Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s provocations and instead work to establish a ceasefire in the region.

Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that 65 Polish citizens evacuated from Israel via Jordan have arrived safely in Poland.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that Israel's attacks could trigger a spiral of violence, posing risks to both the region and Europe through increased migration and potential nuclear threats.

U.S. President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks whether to launch strikes on Iran, citing ongoing diplomatic efforts.