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US allies are watching with concern the controversy surrounding the 15-point plan for the Gaza Strip, fearing its implications for American diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump provided a series of intriguing statements last night, confirming for the first time the details of the secret operation intended to extract him from Turkey, addressing the possibility of running for president again in 2028, and sending sharp messages to Iran.

Turkey is expanding its involvement in Lebanon with the quiet consent of Trump, who sees it as a counterweight to Israel. The move includes understandings with Hezbollah, mediation with Syria, the promotion of energy projects, and the possibility of deploying Turkish forces in southern Lebanon instead of UNIFIL.

Tomer Eyal and his partner Alain were walking on Friday at the Sherwood adventure park north of Paris when a group of teenagers hurled homophobic slurs at them. Shortly after, about eight of them surrounded and beat them. "Some of them had sticks, for a long time no one came to help."

Sofia Murillo, a 17-year-old Colombian influencer with more than 250,000 followers, died in a helicopter crash during a family vacation in Rio de Janeiro. Along with her, her 37-year-old mother, 59-year-old grandmother, and the pilot were killed. The four had set out on a tourist flight of about 20 minutes over the city's famous sites.

Exactly one month after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darlene Graham-Nordon has advanced to the runoff in the South Carolina Republican primary. She now faces a battle against Freedom Caucus member Ralph Norman.

In a conversation with reporters outside his plane, the President claimed that the United States has absolute control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also addressed the plane-switching incident, stating it was a decision made by the Secret Service, and noted that he faces numerous threats.

A month after the death of the veteran senator, Republicans in South Carolina return to the polls for unusual primaries. His sister Darlene, who was temporarily appointed to his seat and received the president's support, presents herself as an outsider: "I am not a politician and not a millionaire." Facing her are 2 congressmen and a former governor.

Former President Hugo Chavez severed relations following Operation Cast Lead, leading to years of stagnation. The change of government in Caracas created an opportunity that was utilized with the arrival of the aid delegation following the earthquake. Now, a decision has been made to send an additional delegation regarding energy and to activate consular services between the countries.

Iran is demanding surrender terms - but the US president is not yet returning to explicit escalation threats, claiming that it is possible to "go with the flow" until the siege and sanctions bring victory: "I control their money, I am their banker!". In the background: the currency is at a low, the economy is shrinking at the largest scale in 38 years - and the "misery index" that combines...

Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor has become the first foreign envoy to publicly endorse Germany's bid to host the Olympic Games. In a video message, he emphasized that the relationship between Israel and Germany demonstrates how trust and friendship can flourish from historical responsibility.

Israel and Venezuela have agreed to renew consular relations following talks between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia. A new coordination mechanism will be established to provide consular services to citizens of both nations.

After 4 years in a Russian prison, Putin granted a 'humanitarian pardon' to US Marine veteran Robert Gilman, whom his family warned just days ago had been transferred to a hospital in a catatonic-like state and could be on the verge of death. US officials report that he is now on a plane on his way to the US: 'talking and walking'. It is unclear if Russia received anything in return for the...

Peter Magyar's liberal reform in Hungary continues: 14 years after the Orban government forced Andras Baka to resign as President of the Supreme Court amid his criticism of the PM's reforms, the parliament has elected him as President of the country. In his inauguration speech, he called not to act out of revenge: "We have no common future if we see each other as enemies."

Anat from central Israel and her friends fell victim to a financial scam after searching for accommodation on Booking and being referred to the owner's email. The "property manager" instructed her to make a bank transfer of 1,540 euros. Upon arrival in Rhodes, the group discovered that a local family lived at the address and they were left with nowhere to stay in 40-degree heat.

Rama Dawaji, the wife of New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani, is expected to visit Syria and Lebanon. The Mayor's office claimed that the police recommended an escort, but the NYPD denied this and clarified that it would not send officers on a private trip.

Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982. At 93, amid corruption allegations, he won an eighth consecutive term, only to fly to Switzerland for a "short stay" and fail to return. The opposition demands answers, claiming the country is being run by a shadow elite while the leader clings to power.

120 teenagers from across the USA are competing in Ohio for scholarships totaling $250,000 in an event supported by the White House. The structure, featuring representatives from every state competing before a national audience, has drawn comparisons to "The Hunger Games," albeit without the lethal stakes. Donald Trump, who conceived the idea, will arrive to watch the final stages.

Rescue forces are struggling to reach hundreds of missing people following the most powerful earthquake recorded in the country, while the death toll has already risen to 132 and a night curfew has been declared in the disaster areas. Authorities have declared a national state of emergency due to fears of further building collapses.

Family members hope that Meli and Liel, a mother and daughter who are missing in Vienna, will show up today at the airport ahead of their flight back to Israel. Elinor, Meli's sister, said: "They sent photos on Wednesday, she messaged me privately on Thursday and photos on Friday"

According to The Wall Street Journal, US forces fired a missile at the rudder of the ship "Vela Nova" in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignored warnings. A fire broke out on deck and was extinguished. There are no casualties among the 17 crew members.

Residents of Al-Mansouri, near Tyre, are protesting against the conditions of displacement and daily attacks: "There is an Israeli plan to capture the town."

He broadcasts from home 7 hours a day, defines Zionism as a racist ideology, and claims that Hamas is better than the Israeli government. Internet star Hasan Piker led a progressive candidate to victory in the Michigan primaries, proving that the battle for the younger generation's public opinion has definitively moved from television to screens.

The Pakistani Defense Minister noted progress in US-Iran talks. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has demanded compensation from Tehran for past conflicts.

The Lebanese parliament has approved a law abolishing the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment with hard labor. The Hezbollah faction was the only one to vote against the measure, making Lebanon the first Arab nation to take this step.

The player, a high school student from Arkansas, practiced for about an hour while a cottonmouth snake about 60 centimeters long was hiding inside his helmet. Only after the teenager began to feel something moving near his head did he approach the coaches and ask them to check the helmet.

A New York Times investigation describes the growing dependence of the Druze in As-Suwayda on Israeli backing against Damascus. The local militia maintains constant contact with Israel, while the province prepares for the possibility of a renewed confrontation with the Syrian regime.

One of the tankers initially managed to evade a US attempt to seize it and was captured only after a weeks-long chase in the Atlantic Ocean. Now, Washington has sold both ships, and their final destination will be shipyards in India.

A gray cat covered in a strange substance is causing concern in League City. Authorities are trying to capture it and are asking residents not to approach. There is public concern regarding a link to illegal dog fighting. It is not yet clear what the source of the paint is or how it got on its fur.

A man and a woman were attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters in Athens after being identified as Israelis. The incident occurred during a "day of rage" held in Greece on Sunday. Footage from social media shows a protester pushing the man and another kicking him. The crowd chanted at the couple: "Free Palestine" and "Zionist murderers." A local resident rescued the two from the scene while...

Fighting between Russia and Ukraine continued with high intensity on Tuesday night, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles. Zelensky stated that strikes on Zaporizhzhia, which killed at least six people and wounded 19, were carried out using ballistic missiles supplied by Russia's ally.

A philosophy professor in Naples has proposed awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to children in the Gaza Strip, sparking a heated debate in Italy. While the initiative has gained support from left-wing politicians, the Italian Jewish community has strongly condemned it as morally biased, arguing that it ignores the suffering of Israeli children and the role of Hamas.

Three crew members were killed in an attack attributed to the Houthis against a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Reports from Yemen indicate an intensification of the organization's activity, while fears of renewed damage to one of the world's most important trade routes are growing.

World press headlines: Gulf states realize Iran is expected to gain control over Hormuz but prefer this to continued fighting; a new low in Israel-Spain relations; and the severe mental health crisis in Iran.

"If depicting Jews as vermin and calls for the destruction of the Jewish state do not cross the threshold of Canadian laws - what does?", protested the country's Jewish organizations. The signs were described as antisemitic caricatures reminiscent of Nazi propaganda - and the demonstration where they were waved took place at a time when synagogues in the city had already been targets of gunfire.

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are deadlocked over the demand to disarm Hezbollah. Meanwhile, a Lebanese report claims that the IDF is tightening control around the Ali al-Taher hill and that the situation of Hezbollah and IRGC forces is deteriorating.

Poland and the Baltic states are reinforcing security measures amid fears of Russian provocations. Intelligence reports suggest a risk of 'false flag' operations designed to destabilize NATO, while Germany reports a series of suspicious security incidents.

A court in Damascus convicted the former Syrian dictator of premeditated mass murder. Along with him, the head of his intelligence apparatus in the Daraa district, Atef Najib, was also convicted.

Mali and Liel Yahalomi were last seen in the Austrian capital last Friday. The embassy describes the situation as an "urgent official family matter" and urges anyone with information to contact them immediately.

Iran's Supreme Leader has announced the appointment of Hossein Taeb as the new commander of the Basij. He previously held this position and served as head of the IRGC Intelligence Organization, but left his post amid severe security failures against Israel.