Middle East Tensions and Diplomacy
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a discussion on tensions with Iran, involving Defense Minister Israel Katz and senior defense officials.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump stated that Iranians are engaged in serious discussions with the U.S. and expressed hope for an acceptable negotiation outcome.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei indicated that a U.S. attack on Iran would escalate into a regional conflict, as reported by Tasnim news agency.
Separately, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed confidence in achieving a nuclear deal with the U.S.
Regional Condemnation of Gaza Actions
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey jointly condemned what they described as Israel's repeated ceasefire violations in Gaza.
They asserted these actions hinder progress on Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip.
Hostage Crisis: Calls for Resignation
Six former hostages and 72 relatives of hostages demanded the resignation of Israel's top hostage coordinator, Gal Hirsch.
This demand followed his remarks to Haaretz, where he stated that protests calling for the captives' release aided Hamas.
Gaza Border and Northern Redevelopment
The Rafah crossing opened Sunday morning for traffic in both directions. However, a security source informed Haaretz that residents were not expected to pass through it on that particular day.
Israel's government announced the approval of a plan allocating funds for the rebuilding and redevelopment of Kiryat Shmona, Metula, and Shlomi in northern Israel.
Humanitarian Aid: Doctors Without Borders Ultimatum
Doctors Without Borders declared its refusal to comply with an Israeli demand to share a list of its Palestinian employees, stating it would cease all operations in Gaza and the West Bank as a result.