Turkey has been spared the worst of US pressure on its allies but bromance between the leaders is running into obstacles

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.

The Israel Defense Forces announced a “tactical pause” in military activity today in some areas of Gaza, saying designated “secure routes” will also be set up to enable UN and aid agency convoys to deliver food and medicine across Gaza.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denies plots to assassinate President Donald Trump and claims Iran has no policy to wipe Israel 'off the map,' despite contradictory statements.

"We need to do some serious rethinking," a visibly frustrated Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a group of hostage families on Friday after the latest round of Gaza talks broke down, two people who attended the meeting tell Axios.

The United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one of President Donald Trump’s pushes to solve global conflicts into new uncertainty.

"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.

President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “rectify” the matter, according to the White House.