Israel condemned a revived call for an end to the "occupied Palestinian territories," saying countries involved in the call are "disconnected from reality."
Russia has signaled openness to peace negotiations with Ukraine, but the Kremlin insists that its core objectives must be met—chief among them, Ukrainian withdrawal from annexed territories and rejection of NATO membership. The statement came just days after President Donald Trump issued a 50-day deadline for Moscow to accept a ceasefire or face intensified economic pressure.
President Donald Trump announced that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, acknowledging that there will be no "immediate peace" in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have escalated their missile attacks on Israel, launching three ballistic missiles in the past four days alone. While all missiles were intercepted by Israel’s defense systems, the increased tempo marks a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict.
