US official to Al Jazeera:

We and the Houthis are committed to halting mutual attacks, despite their continued attacks on Israel.

Israel does not inform us in advance of all its attacks against the Houthis.

Macron:

Gaza situation is intolerable.

Macron:

We will continue to coordinate with our European partners, the United States, and the "coalition of the willing" to formulate a unified response to Russia.

The World Bank said that the $15.5 million Syria owed it has been paid off by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Russian Demands (voiced by Medinsky in Istanbul):

1. Neutral Ukraine – No foreign troops or WMDs on Ukrainian soil, similar to Austria’s neutrality model.

2. No Reparations – Mutual renunciation of any claims for war damages.

3. Rights for Russian Speakers – Ukraine must adopt European standards for minority rights and end “nationalist propaganda.”

4. Recognition of Territories – Ukraine must not deny Russia’s constitutional claim over five Ukrainian regions (Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea), and international recognition is sought.

5. Immediate Ceasefire Condition – Ukrainian forces must withdraw from all five Russian-claimed territories.

US working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya.

Source: NBC

Russia’s Medinsjy:

He [Bismarck] always said: ‘Never try to deceive the Russians or steal from them, because sooner or later, they always come to take back what’s theirs.’

I think this ‘Russians always come for what’s theirs’ is a very important lesson from history.

EXCLUSIVE: Amid ongoing protests in Libya following the recent political and military upheaval within the Government of National Unity (GNU), several prominent figures have emerged as potential contenders to replace interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh.

According to sources, leading candidates include:

• Khaled al-Mishri
• Siddiq al-Kabir
• Mohammed al-Menfi
• Abdullah al-Lafi
• Musa al-Koni

Germany's Berlin police beating a pro-Palestine protestor.

Interesting: Over a thousand previously undocumented explosive devices seized near Qerdaha, Latakia – far more than initially reported.

Clear sign of foreign support for Assadist insurgency.

Moody’s downgraded the U.S. long-term credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing rising debt, fiscal deficits, and political gridlock.

Libya: Protests erupt in Tripoli as citizens demand the resignation of the Dbeibeh government.

Seven ministers have reportedly resigned.

Unconfirmed reports suggest live fire was used against demonstrators.

NEW: IDF effectively announced the launch of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” in the Gaza Strip and the movement of forces to seize “strategic high ground” within the area.

Reports from Gaza indicate heavy tank fire by the IDF targeting several locations in the northern part of the Strip, including western Al-Atatra, Beit Hanoun, the Jabalia refugee camp, the Tuffah neighborhood in eastern Gaza City, and more.

The plan involves a broad and sustained IDF ground invasion to dismantle Hamas’s military and governing systems.

A key element is the mass evacuation of nearly 2 million civilians to southern Gaza to separate them from Hamas and enable more effective Israeli operations.

The invasion is phased, with room for potential ceasefires if Hamas agrees to acceptable terms for releasing hostages. If not, the IDF intends to seize and hold territory permanently, unlike in previous conflicts.

Trump:

One of the three great leaders said to me two nights ago, please help the Palestinian people because they are starving.

Trump:

I think Zelensky is the greatest salesman in the world and much better than me. He comes and leaves with $100 million every time.

The Israeli opposition leads the governing coalition by a margin of 2 to 1, according to a recent poll.

According to a poll published on Friday, the anti-Netanyahu camp would win 62 seats in the Knesset if elections were held today.

Government must be formed with at least 61 of the 120 Knesset members' support, but Netanyahu is refusing to hold general elections amid the war.

• Netanyahu's Likud party has 23 seats.
• Right-wing opposition party: 18 seats
• Opposition State Camp: 16 seats
• Opposition Democrats: 16 seats
• Opposition Yesh Atid party: 12 seats.
• The Jewish Power party 9 seats.
• Shas: 9 seats
• United Torah Judaism: 7 seats
• The Arab List for Change and the Democratic Front have 5 seats.
• United Arab List: 5 seats.

Source: Maariv, Al Jazeera

Trump:

If Putin didn’t get stuck in the mud with his army tanks all over the place, they would’ve been in Kyiv in about 5 hours.

Trump on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa:

Handsome guy. Young, handsome. Tough past, but are you gonna put a choir boy in that position? I thought he was terrific. He was so thankful about the sanctions.

NEW:Israeli tanks advanced southeast of Deir al-Balah, starting from Kissufim, amid heavy shelling from vehicles entering the area. At the same time, artillery shelling targets Abu Holi, Abu Al-Ajeen and Al-Jafrawi areas, amid heavy gunfire southeast of Deir al-Balah city in the central Gaza Strip.

An Israeli drone struck a vehicle near the village of Az-Zrariyah on the Abu al-Aswad road in the city of Sur in southern Lebanon.

Israel and Syria recently held direct talks in Azerbaijan, according to an Israeli source.

The meeting reportedly included Maj. Gen. Oded Basyuk, head of the IDF’s Operations Directorate, and Syrian officials, with Turkish representatives present.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who recently met with US President Trump in Saudi Arabia, has confirmed indirect talks with Israel to prevent further escalation.

Source: CNN