Mena Today Newsletter

Your essential regional news round-up

Ehud Olmert, former Israeli PM, urged US President Donald Trump to tell Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu “enough is enough.” He criticized the ongoing war, calling it a "crime" if it leads to more deaths without effectively saving hostages or stopping Hamas.
The UN reports that only minimal amounts of flour have entered Gaza since Israel lifted the aid blockade three weeks ago. Much of the aid has been looted or taken by starving civilians.
Al Amal Hospital in Gaza is now “virtually out of service” due to intense military activity. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that access to care is obstructed, causing preventable deaths.
Trump and his top foreign policy team met at Camp David on Sunday to discuss US strategy regarding Iran's nuclear crisis and the war in Gaza. (Source: Axios)
Netanyahu and Trump had a 40-minute phone call Monday evening. Netanyahu subsequently held a high-level security consultation focusing on Iran. (Source: The Times of Israel)

Trump plans to sign an order rescinding Syria sanctions. (Source: Al-Monitor exclusive)
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi reported that Iranians warned that any Israeli strike on nuclear sites might push Iran toward nuclear weapons development. He doubts Israel would actually strike. (Source: Jerusalem Post/i24 TV)
Israeli military's Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, called for evacuation of Houthi-controlled Yemeni ports (Ras Isa, Hodeidah, Salif) via X post.
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb was discovered under a home in Syria. (Source: AP)

US Deputy Christopher Landau met with UAE’s Asst FM Lana Nusseibeh to discuss regional stability and Sudan’s conflict. (Source: State Department readout)
David Cameron allegedly threatened the ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan with UK withdrawal from the International Criminal Court if arrest warrants were issued for Israeli leaders. (Source: Middle East Eye exclusive)

ICJ hearing on Israel’s obligations to ensure humanitarian aid to Palestinians