Vance is expected to join US-Iran talks in Pakistan as Tehran signals openness to mediation but warns it will not negotiate under pressure, amid disputes over a U.S. blockade and a looming ceasefire deadline

‘You realize you’re facing a sharp, courageous commander,’ soldiers recall; the film 'Esman’s Blend' traces Sharon Esman’s leadership in Gaza, his bond with bereaved families and the life that ended days into his dream role

Tehran has yet to confirm participation in Pakistan talks while US officials warn Trump’s media messaging undermines negotiations; conflicting claims and threats cloud chances of a breakthrough

Defense minister says Israel will continue strikes in Lebanon if government fails to act; vows Hezbollah disarmament as Memorial Day ceremonies begin at Mount Herzl

David Barnea says agent 'M' died outside Israel during a secret mission, helped lay the groundwork for recent operations against Iran; identity and circumstances remain classified

Families of four IDF soldiers killed in the Swords of Iron war reflect on the sons they lost and on the photos taken in Gaza by an IDF documentation unit — images that became their last

Six other troops failed to intervene or report the act; IDF says it replaced the statue with local coordination as outrage grew among Christian leaders and Netanyahu condemned the incident as unacceptable