Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
Summary
Israel rejected a peace plan for Gaza announced by President Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed. Separately, Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a government port and a Saudi oil facility, raising concerns about regional security. Talks are also ongoing between Iran and Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.Key Facts
- Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected President Trump's Gaza deal, insisting no withdrawal before Hamas is fully disarmed.
- Israeli forces control over half of Gaza, home to about 2 million people and heavily damaged by conflict.
- The Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, started the current Gaza war; a fragile ceasefire remains.
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked the port of Mokha, killing soldiers and civilians, damaging port facilities.
- Houthis also struck a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Jazan with drones; Saudi officials reported a fire but no casualties.
- The attacks may undermine the 2022 truce and risk restarting Yemen’s civil war.
- Iran and Oman are negotiating a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allowing ships to pass without fees during the interim.
- The Strait of Hormuz is vital for global oil and gas supplies, and the deal likely includes the support of the U.S., Oman, Iran, and the UN’s maritime agency.
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