Urgent Discussion on Syria and Lebanon and the Evacuation of Ships from Hormuz
The Prime Minister will convene an urgent security discussion following concerns over the entry of Syrian forces into Lebanon, while the UN begins evacuating hundreds of ships from the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, a direct communication channel has been established between the US and Iran to prevent escalation, and the US Senate is working to limit further military actions.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene a limited security discussion today to discuss the possibility of Syrian military forces entering Lebanese territory. Israel expresses firm opposition to the move and is concerned about developments on the ground that could affect the security situation on the northern border.
The UN announced the start of an operation to evacuate 600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz (a major shipping route in the Persian Gulf) following the war. So far, about 200 ships have departed in coordination with Iran. To prevent incidents and misunderstandings, a "hotline" for direct communication between Washington and Tehran has been established through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan. President Trump clarified that, contrary to reports, there are currently no unusual insurance costs or transit fees in the strait.
The US Senate approved a resolution seeking to prevent the military from participating in hostile actions against Iran without congressional approval. Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified that if it is decided to release Iranian funds frozen in banks worldwide, the administration will monitor them closely to ensure they are directed solely toward economic and civilian relief.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the body responsible for nuclear oversight on behalf of the UN, announced that the organization's inspectors will arrive at nuclear sites in Iran. Despite the announcement, the exact date for the inspectors' visit has not yet been set.
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