Israel is urging the U.S. to keep Syria weak by allowing Russia to maintain its military bases while preparing the IDF for possible intervention in the Druze-majority city of Jaramana amid rising tensions.

Iran’s IRGC has confirmed that the third phase of its “True Promise” operation against Israel will proceed as planned, further escalating tensions amid an ongoing regional conflict.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad has condemned Israel’s military escalation and planned evacuations in the West Bank, accusing the U.S. of backing a forced annexation while vowing continued resistance against what it calls ethnic cleansing and land theft.

An anti-Israel protest in Brooklyn’s Boro Park turned violent as demonstrators chanted for the annihilation of Zionists, leading to arrests and widespread condemnation.

Ayatollah Khamenei reaffirmed Iran’s military strength while warning against Western “soft warfare,” portraying ideological subversion as the greatest threat to the Islamic Republic’s stability.

Israel’s decision to maintain military positions in southern Lebanon beyond the withdrawal deadline has heightened tensions, with Hezbollah threatening renewed hostilities and diplomatic negotiations struggling to prevent further escalation.