Netanyahu spoke with Germany's Merz and expressed his "disappointment" over the decision on the weapons issue.

Source: Israeli Channel 12

Trump suggested to Italy's Meloni holding a Ukraine peace meeting with Putin and Zelensky in Rome.

Zelensky agreed, but Russia rejected Italy as the venue.

Source: ANSA

Netanyahu:

Gaza will be disarmed and a peaceful civilian rule will be established that does not belong to the authority, Hamas, or any other terrorist organization.

Tomorrow at 4 PM, Azerbaijani gas will reach Syria’s Homs Jandar station, significantly boosting the country’s electricity supply.

80 years ago today, the Soviet Union launched a massive offensive against Japanese forces in Manchuria, later dubbed Operation August Storm.

The campaign unfolded with incredible speed and contributed to Japan’s surrender, bringing World War II closer to its end.

A White House official told Sky News that Trump–Putin summit is tentatively set for late next week, location TBD (UAE, Hungary, Switzerland, or Rome).

Russia has sent ceasefire demands; US is seeking Ukrainian and European approval.

Source: Sky News

US Senator Bernie Sanders:

The American people - Democrats, Republicans, Independents - do not want to continue spending billions of taxpayer dollars to starve children.

Mali: A video was released calling for the general mobilization of Azawadi forces in preparation for a looming war against government troops.

Senegal: Joined the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on space exploration, becoming the fourth African country to sign the Moon-focused agreement.

At least 26 people killed in Gaza in Israeli attacks since this morning, including 11 aid seekers, hospital sources say.

Source: Al Jazeera

Cabinet ministers say Gaza operation unlikely to defeat Hamas or recover hostages.

Source: Jerusalem Post

Satellite images show Israeli troop and vehicle buildup near Gaza’s Karni Crossing, signaling a possible imminent ground invasion.

Source: NBC

Israeli Chief of Staff told Netanyahu in the small ministerial council meeting that he is sending soldiers to a death trap.

Source: Israeli Channel 12

Zelensky:

There is an understanding that at least a ceasefire is possible, and everything depends on the right pressure on Russia.

Canada's Carney:

Israel's plan to occupy all of Gaza is wrong.

Jeffrey Epstein wearing an IDF sweatshirt.

Credit: The Telegraph

Jeffrey Epstein’s Paris butler of 18 years, Valdson Vieira Cotrin, says he’s convinced Epstein didn’t kill himself, claiming he was upbeat and expecting bail before his 2019 death.

Source: The Telegraph

Belarusian President Lukashenko:

On February 24, 2022, Russian troops were simply returning home through Kyiv after exercises in Belarus.

Why did Russian troops go east to Russia through Kyiv? That’s a question for Zelensky and for Putin.

Putin gave Trump's envoy Witkoff a Soviet-era “Order of Lenin” medal meant for CIA official Juliane Gallina, whose son died fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Source: CBS News

Trump welcomes Armenian PM Pashinyan to the White House.

Trump has fired the IRS commissioner, Billy Long, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner.

Source: NYT