Iranian F-14 jet pilot recounts tense 1-hour dogfight with Israeli jets during the 12-day war:

“They kept locking their radars onto us… we broke the lock each time. We could sense their fear.”

Israeli airstrike in Gaza City today.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

We are prepared to increase pressure on Russia, but we need our partners in Europe to follow us. We are in a race now between how long can the Ukrainian military hold up versus how long can the Russian economy hold up.

And if the US and the EU can come in with more sanctions, more secondary tariffs on the countries that buy Russian oil, the Russian economy will be in full collapse and that will bring Putin to the table.

IDF continues striking high‑rise buildings in Gaza.

BREAKING: Trump says he is ready to go to "second stage" of sanctioning Russia.

Trump on if he’s planning to strike Venezuela:

“You’re gonna find out.”

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei:

We recommend the provision and storage of essential supplies due to potential unforeseeable risks.

Trump’s Gaza Deal Proposal

— All 48 hostages freed day one, Israel halts its Gaza offensive, releases thousands of prisoners, and starts peace talks under Trump’s supervision.

— Hostilities stay paused during negotiations.

Source: Amit Segal

Israeli Defense Minister Katz is set to meet Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani this week.

Source: Al Arabiya, citing Kan News

Spanish government will fast-track sanctions, including a full arms embargo and trade suspension, over Israel’s Gaza offensive, famine, and West Bank settlements.

Source: El Pais

Trump on Gaza:

Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end!

Israelis accepted my Terms. Time for Hamas to accept. I warned Hamas of consequences.

This is my last warning, no other one!

UK: London police arrested 62-year-old blind, disabled man Mike Higgins, who was detained in his wheelchair for holding a placard in support of Palestine.

Other arrests included elderly participants, disabled veterans, nurses, and clergy.

Elbit Systems UK, the British arm of Israel’s largest arms producer, has quietly shut down its Bristol facility after months of direct-action protests by Palestine Action.

The site, targeted with blockades, roof occupations, smashed windows, and red paint, was deserted.

RT & Russia Today editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan says she was diagnosed with a serious illness and faces surgery:

“I was diagnosed with a terrible, severe illness this week. I have surgery tomorrow...”

Hamas:

We received some ideas from the American side through mediators to reach a ceasefire agreement.

We welcome any action that helps in the efforts to stop the aggression against our people.

Hamas:

We are ready to sit at the negotiating table to discuss the release of all prisoners in exchange for a clear declaration of an end to the war, a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the formation of a committee to administer the Gaza Strip from independent Palestinians.

NEW: South Korea reached a deal with the US to release hundreds of its citizens detained in a massive ICE raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant.

Over 300 South Koreans were among 475 workers accused of violating US work visa rules.

Seoul plans to fly them home once paperwork clears and is reviewing visa policies to avoid repeats.

Source: BBC

China plans to let Russian energy firms issue yuan-denominated bonds ("panda bonds") in its domestic market for the first time since 2017, signaling stronger China-Russia ties amid Western sanctions over Ukraine.

Source: FT