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Iranian media claims fresh round of negotiations could be 'last opportunity' to find common ground, as president insists Washington has won 'regardless' of outcome in Pakistan The post US-Iran talks move to third round as Trump claims ‘no difference’ to him if deal reached appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Two American warships transited through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the conflict.

US President Donald Trump says ‘we win regardless of what happens’ in Iran talks.

Ministry says suspects tried to plant bomb next to target's home, adds they 'received specialized military training abroad'; Syria source: Act shows Jewish community being protected The post Five arrested as Syria says it foiled Hezbollah-linked plot to kill Damascus rabbi appeared first on The Times of Israel.

In Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, officials from the US and Iran met to discuss a possible end to the war that's engulfed much of the Middle East.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of corruption. Sightseers now flock to his hometown as groups aim to raise awareness of what they say are the leader's excesses.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of corruption. Sightseers now flock to his hometown as groups aim to raise awareness of what they say are the leader's excesses.

In this week's Reporter's Notebook conversation, we take a closer look at what it's like to cover the war in Ukraine, and how the war in Iran is changing that.

Military says it struck operatives planning attacks against troops; soldier hospitalized following mishap The post Several Gazans said killed in IDF strikes; soldier seriously hurt in operational accident appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Former Pakistani diplomat says expectations from the Islamabad talks between the US and Iran should be realistic.

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.

Opinion polls indicate opposition to ending war against Iran.

Let’s not forget for one moment that one nation here believes in civilized democracy, while the other tortures its own people.

Lebanon's Health Ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.

Iran’s Gharibabadi says Tehran has entered negotiations from a position of strength and the war on Iran has failed.

CENTCOM says additional forces to join efforts in coming days; Iranian outlets dismiss 'fake news' after Trump says all of Iran's mining boats are 'lying at the bottom of the sea' The post US says Navy destroyers working to de-mine Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.

Deployment under mutual defence pact comes as Islamabad hosts US-Iran ceasefire talks.

The soldier was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified of the incident.

Annual procession marked by heightened police presence, aggressive detention of several Palestinian Christians, and limited attendance amid fragile ceasefire with Iran The post Orthodox Christian pilgrims flock to Jerusalem for Holy Fire ceremony appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a decisive majority.

The raid comes just days after Israel approved 34 new illegal settlements in the West Bank.

The decision to elect Nizar Amedi could have ramifications for Iraq, given that Amedi is Kurdish and was supported by the Kurdish PUK party, which is considered friendly to Iran.

Metropolitan Police return to mass arrest policy as government appeals court ruling against group's ban; protesters defy order, say legal 'flip-flop' does not affect 'morals' The post UK police arrest over 200 at London demonstration for Palestine Action support appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iranian rabbi describes how he was informed that one of Tehran’s few synagogues had been destroyed in an Israel strike.

“The Iranian regime is begging for a ceasefire; there are internal conflicts among the leadership there," he said.

In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn the violence and limited his comments to muted appeals for peace and dialogue. But Leo stepped up his criticism starting on Palm Sunday.

Magen David Adom teams responded to reports of minor damage to a building in Shlomi after five drones entered Israeli airspace.

Families gather over bodies outside a Gaza hospital after overnight Israeli air strikes killed seven people.

The US role in enabling ships to navigate the seas is a legacy of the British Empire's once-dominant role in the world economy and in safeguarding the seas.

Dozens gathered in Madrid for a vigil honouring the victims of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is severely disfigured after U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Tehran killed his father, according to a Reuters report citing anonymous sources.

Activity picks up in Tehran's Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.

US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.

Military says it struck over 200 targets in past day, with 2 soldiers wounded in south Lebanon combat; 10 Lebanese said killed in IDF strikes; Hezbollah blasts negotiations The post IDF and Hezbollah trade strikes, rockets as Israel and Lebanon gear up for direct talks appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The Institute for Science and International Security analyzed high-resolution satellite imagery captured over the entrances to Iran's underground Isfahan nuclear facility.

Both sides have agreed to observe the temporary truce, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war continue to stall.

Reuters spoke with 16 people across Indiana, New York, California, Georgia, and Colorado to understand how they are processing the war amid rapid news cycles and a fractured political landscape.

Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter’s Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre.

Unit tasked with combating attacks reportedly in crisis amid failure to counter surge in violence, as former heads of security forces and settler movement call for urgent action The post Shin Bet chief said to downplay Jewish terrorism in West Bank as ‘friction’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Can US‑Iran ceasefire hold for talks? Vance team, midterm politics, energy risks, Tehran seeks relief.

Lebanon held funeral ceremonies for 13 members of the country’s State Security agency killed in an Israeli strike.

Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif briefly posted a message on X accusing Israel of carrying out “genocide” and using language Israeli officials condemned as inflammatory and offensive.

Three US officials confirmed that two US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strait without issue in what was described as a "freedom-of-navigation mission."

Iran doubles down on its 'red lines,' while VP Vance warns US negotiators won't be receptive to Iranian games; Trump claims US starting the process of clearing out Hormuz The post US, Iran hold direct talks in Pakistan; Tehran demands control of Hormuz, truce in Lebanon appeared first on The Times of Israel.

This Passover was different from others because we spent too much of it in bomb shelters, pondering whether during such confinement we were truly free.

Joshua Boone served for 748 days in the Gaza war. He kept his side of the covenant. Did Israel keep its side?

Discussions between Iran and US delegations begin following separate bilateral meetings with Pakistani prime minister.

With US and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan, Al Jazeera’s James Bays outlines the sticking points ahead.

Influencer has declined to answer whether Adolf Hitler was antisemitic, asked his 30 million followers whether Jews responsible for world's problems, minimizes the Holocaust The post Dan Bilzerian, who says Judaism is ‘terrible’ and wants to ‘kill Israelis,’ runs for Congress appeared first on The Times of Israel.

BEHIND THE LINES: Since October 2023, forces associated with the PMF – that is, affiliated with the government of Iraq – engaged in ongoing attacks against US personnel and positions.

US officials have met Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad ahead of possible talks with Iran.

As negotiations stretch into the evening hours, they are expected to continue into the night and may be extended through Sunday, a Pakistani source told CNN.

Solar-powered halls create academic lifelines for Gaza students battling war's aftermath and scarce resources.

All four crewmembers capable of walking unassisted when they reach recovery ship after splashdown; space agency hopes to put boots on the lunar surface as soon as 2028 The post ‘A perfect mission’: NASA celebrates as Artemis II astronauts return to Earth appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Tune featured in army rabbinate's Haggadah celebrates reservist's wife who loads groceries as her husband loads artillery; IDF says its publication did not follow guidelines The post IDF removes clip of Passover song slammed as ‘medley of contempt’ for women in military appeared first on The Times of Israel.

South Korea's president says it’s disappointing Israel does not 'even once reflect on criticisms from around the world'.

Israelis fear danger, Americans are concerned about exit as a tentative ceasefire takes shape.

Sunday vigil by anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian activist group 'Kufiyas in Buchenwald' will instead be held in the nearby city of Weimar The post German court upholds ban on protest against Israel’s ‘genocide’ at Buchenwald memorial appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Talks involving officials from Iran and Pakistani mediators have begun in Islamabad.

NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

The mines, which were laid by small boats and without a clear record of where they were placed, make the Strait of Hormuz almost impossible to transit.

Officials concerned Iran will rebuild ballistic capabilities during truce, WSJ says; CNN reports that US intelligence indicates China preparing to ship air defense systems to Iran The post US intel said to assess Iran can recover underground launchers, fire thousands of missiles appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Using endorsements to reward loyalty, US president has shattered tradition of avoiding overt involvement in politics of other nations; Hungary's vote may show he has less sway than before The post Trump likes to back winners. Hungary’s upcoming election will test his clout appeared first on The Times of Israel.