Amid talk of moving to phase two of the deal and Hamas claims it is trying to overcome obstacles, Ran Gvili’s family and supporters gathered in Hostages Square calling for his return, saying the country will not be whole until he comes home

As protests spread across Iran, Trump warned of intervention and hinted at military action, putting region on edge; after weeks of escalating threats, he abruptly paused, citing reports executions stopped, leaving Israel and region in limbo

According to CNN, Israeli officials warned that air defense systems had been used extensively during last year’s direct conflict with Iran and that they did not believe Iranian regime would collapse quickly without prolonged military campaign

Iran’s internet has been down for eight days as evidence suggests the regime has crushed its largest protest yet; Tehran is quiet but drones remain overhead, residents say; a senior ayatollah vows revenge on Israel and the US, while exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urges immediate action

President Donald Trump said he decided on his own not to strike Iran, dismissing claims of outside pressure, and praised Tehran for canceling what he said were planned mass executions of detained protesters, despite the regime’s deadly crackdown on unrest

Washington voiced support for Iranian protesters at the Security Council, while Tehran rejected accusations of foreign interference, Russia warned against escalation, and UN officials urged restraint amid reports of deadly crackdowns

US president says members will be revealed soon, calling it the most prestigious body ever assembled as Washington moves toward next phase of postwar Gaza plan