US President Donald Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago as efforts intensify to push forward a second, more complex phase of Gaza ceasefire talks. While an initial ceasefire has largely held, negotiations on long term security, governance, and reconstruction remain stalled, with the meeting seen as potentially pivotal to the next stage of diplomacy.

Israeli military forces have confirmed the killing of a senior member of Iran’s elite Quds Force in southern Lebanon, alleging the operative was actively involved in planning and coordinating attacks against Israel from both Lebanese and Syrian territory. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the individual played a key role in Iran’s external operations network, operating across borders at a time of heightened regional tension.

The strike, carried out amid a fragile ceasefire along Israel’s northern frontier, underscores Israel’s continued focus on targeting what it describes as Iranian-backed threats beyond its borders. The incident has further fuelled concerns about escalation in the region, as Iran and its allies assess the implications of yet another high-profile killing linked to Tehran’s military infrastructure.