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Yemen government forces announce capture of positions in Al Jawf and Taiz
Yemen's government announced that it had taken control of several positions on the Al Jawf and Taiz fronts and had advanced toward the Labanat camp in Al Jawf. It said 21 Houthi vehicles were targeted west of Taiz and that 13 airstrikes were carried out in Al Bayda.
Israel Katz orders West Bank preparations for an October 7-style attack
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he had ordered preparations for a large-scale attack on the West Bank if credible intelligence indicated that Palestinian Authority forces or affiliated groups were preparing an October 7-style attack. Katz’s plan includes targeting Palestinian Authority officials and security units, as well as options involving targeted killings, forced displacement and a permanent military presence.
Erbil’s security concerns could grow if U.S. support for Peshmerga ends
The United States may end its annual financial support of up to $61 million for Peshmerga forces in Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government on September 30. Experts say the potential withdrawal of coalition forces could affect Erbil’s air defenses, relations with Baghdad and regional security.
As fighting escalates in Yemen, Grundberg urges protection for civilians and infrastructure
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Grundberg warned that the conflict, intensified by Houthi attacks on several fronts, could expand in scope. Calling on the parties to halt hostile actions, Grundberg urged the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure and a return to political negotiations.
Arab League condemns Iranian attacks and calls for a Gaza ceasefire
Arab League foreign ministers condemned Iran’s steps that are escalating tensions in the region and its attacks targeting several Arab countries at a meeting in Cairo. The ministers called for an end to Israel’s attacks and violations in Palestine, Lebanon and Syria, as well as the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Iraq, US hold key talks on bringing weapons under state control
Faiq Zidan and Steven Fagen discussed the Iraqi government’s program to bring weapons under state control and the judiciary’s role in the process in Baghdad. A committee within the Coordination Framework is preparing a plan for the program.
Syria’s Shibani says the state will have sole control of weapons
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said at a meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Cairo that collecting weapons under state control is a sovereign right. Shibani said armed groups had been incorporated into the army, the trilateral roadmap in Sweden remained in effect and he hoped Syria would join Arab funds and programs in 2027.
Lavrov says Iran joining Makkah Agreement could strengthen regional security
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Iran’s participation in the Makkah Agreement would be a step in the right direction for regional security. Lavrov said the joint defense agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on August 7 was open to other countries and that the terms of Iran’s participation could be determined separately.
Kosovo signs agreement to send an international stabilization force to Gaza
Kosovo signed an agreement in the capital Pristina on Monday to join an international stabilization force planned for deployment to Gaza. The number of personnel Kosovo will contribute and the date the force will be sent to Gaza were not disclosed.
Türkiye invites Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to Ankara
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received an invitation to Ankara from Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş through Türkiye’s Ambassador to Beirut Murat Lutem. The meeting addressed the situation in southern Lebanon, while Lutem said Türkiye would continue supporting Lebanon.
Lebanon’s President Aoun thanks the UAE for its support
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun discussed his country’s overall situation and security developments in the south during a phone call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed. Non-oil trade between the two countries reached $4.2 billion in 2025, increasing 35.6% year on year.
Arab Jerusalem Committee calls for measures to stop violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque
At its meeting in Cairo, the Arab Jerusalem Committee called for restrictive and deterrent measures to stop practices targeting holy sites and Palestinians in Jerusalem, as well as settler attacks. The committee also condemned the tender for 1,234 settlement units under the E1 plan in East Jerusalem.
Qatar says US-Iran conflict must not become the Gulf’s new normal
Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said at the third Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi that Gulf stability can no longer be taken for granted. Al Ansari said the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz had shattered the taboo against using international waterways as weapons and called for stronger regional economic interdependence.
Volkswagen plans to turn Osnabrück plant to defense production
Volkswagen has reached an agreement to transfer its Osnabrück plant to Israeli private equity firm Aurelius and the state of Lower Saxony. Air defense systems and components for Germany and Europe are planned to be produced at the facility in cooperation with Rafael.
Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks on withdrawal
Syrian Foreign Minister Shaibani said US-mediated talks were being held to end Israel’s attacks and secure its withdrawal to the lines in place before December 8, 2024. Speaking at the Arab League’s 166th Ministerial Session in Cairo, Shaibani said Syria was focused on reconstruction.
Iran tells US Strait of Hormuz security requires end to attacks, sanctions and blockade
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the United States must end its military attacks, economic sanctions and naval blockade to resolve the security issue in the Strait of Hormuz. Baqaei also held the United States and Israel responsible for obstructing International Atomic Energy Agency access to Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Lebanon backs extending UNIFIL mandate and forming a European force afterward
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said his country supports extending UNIFIL’s mandate and establishing a European force after the mission as part of security arrangements in southern Lebanon. Aoun said he would attend a preparatory meeting next week in Paris for a conference supporting the Lebanese army.
Palestinian students exposed to tear gas during raid near Nablus
Tear gas was used in the streets and around schools during an Israeli forces raid on the town of Qabalan, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The Palestine Red Crescent said it received a call for an ambulance for an injured young man but that its teams were prevented from entering the area, while three structures belonging to Palestinian homes were demolished in East Jerusalem.
Sara Khalifa to appeal death sentence in Egypt drug case
Preparations for an appeal began after the Cairo Criminal Court sentenced Sara Khalifa, her brother Mohammed and 10 defendants to death. Khalifa’s lawyer, Mohamed al-Gendy, said the appeal would be filed with the Cairo Prosecution for Appeals within a few days.
Iran and Oman advance talks on a safe shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei announced that Iran and Oman had made progress in talks to establish a safe shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is expected to be registered with the International Maritime Organization in the coming days, while technical talks continue over three Iranian pilots allegedly being held in Qatar.

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