Tehran has also demanded the lifting of U.S. sanctions, the release of frozen assets and war reparations. Iran's top security official said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington met its conditions

Prominent Jewish public figures worldwide called on Israel's opposition party leaders 'to build a coalition for change that will serve Israel, Diaspora Jewry and our relations,' as Eisenkot is set get the first shot to form a new government

Blair is due to meet Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot on Friday as the Trump administration seeks to advance Gaza's demilitarization and reconstruction. 'Our most urgent challenge now is to turn this agreement into a credible stage-by-stage plan,' he said