Syrian officials and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after days of violent clashes, but Israel has continued its airstrikes after intervening.

Minister Dermer sits down with podcast host Dan Senor and explains why the argument that Israel could return to fighting Hamas after a ceasefire is problematic, and how Israel could pay a heavy price for it.

Some Syrian military units are withdrawing from the southern city of Suwayda after days of deadly fighting. Secretary of State Rubio announced late Wednesday that all parties, including Israel, agreed to a ceasefire.

Syria's defense minister has announced a ceasefire just hours after government forces entered a key city in the volatile Sweida province.

Nearly 3,000 refugees from Myanmar who had recently crossed into India and taken shelter in Mizoram have returned to their villages, a senior police official confirmed on Thursday.

Yair Lapid reaffirms support for Druze in Syria, slams Israel's response against regime Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid said that "Israel is committed to the Druze in Suweida," but added that the attacks against the presidential palace in Damascus "doesn't serve strategic objectives and is unconstrained behavior.

Several children were killed in an Israeli airstrike at a water distribution point in central Gaza Sunday, health officials said, one of several deadly incidents in the territory that come as ceasefire talks in Doha falter.

Russia launched four missiles and 136 drones into Ukraine overnight into Monday morning, according to Ukraine's air force.

As the USS Carl Vinson departs, Houthi militants escalate attacks on commercial ships, raising concerns over maritime security.

"In the coming days, we will know whether or not we have an agreement. I want to say to you: if there is a deal and the hostages return, it will be thanks to your combat,” Zamir said.