Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza City as Trump discusses post-war in the White House and Saudi Arabia proposes a security force without Hamas. Intense Israeli bombing causes high mortality and destruction, with the UN warning of humanitarian crisis.
Israeli raids in Gaza and Yemen leave 20 dead, including 5 journalists in Gaza. Israel plans invasion in Gaza City and bombs Sanaa after Houthi attack. Israel apologizes for civilian damage in Yemen. Houthis attack Israel in support of Palestine. Netanyahu willing to negotiate with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Millions in Yemen need aid as conflict continues.
The super-vertex in Washington between Trump, Zelensky and European leaders showed a united Euro-Atlantic front on Ukraine, highlighting a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin. A trilateral meeting was agreed despite divergences and uncertainties, and security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed, including possible US air support. Trump praised the leaders present, but thorny issues were avoided. The expectation of peace remains difficult to achieve.
Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss a truce in Ukraine. The proposal to cede territories raises doubts, especially in Europe, which feels distanced from the process. The meeting is attended by Trump, wanting a quick truce, and Europe asking for Zelensky’s inclusion, although the conflict in Ukraine intensifies.
