At least 80 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as violence intensified and ceasefire talks stalled. Some local sources put the toll at over 120. The renewed assault follows Donald Trump’s regional tour, where he proposed turning Gaza into a “freedom zone” managed by the US — a revival of an earlier controversial plan that implied permanent displacement of Gaza’s population.

The lifting of US sanctions may herald economic relief and reconstruction for war-torn Syria, providing a chance for stability and refugee returns.

Death Toll Rises: At least 60 people were killed in overnight airstrikes across Gaza, with heavy bombing reported for a second consecutive night.

Donald Trump has met with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa, a former al Qaeda member, during a Middle East tour.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have reportedly resulted in dozens of fatalities, including children, with one attack impacting the European Hospital and another targeting homes in Jabalia.

President Donald Trump has declared the United States has “no stronger partner” than Saudi Arabia during the first stop of a whirlwind Gulf tour focused on investment and defence.