President Trump will decide within two weeks whether the US will join Israel’s military actions against Iran, amidst ongoing speculation. He acknowledged a ‘substantial’ chance for negotiations to peacefully resolve the conflict. This declaration offers a diplomatic window, despite Trump’s earlier strong statements.

The damage was hard to comprehend for many at Israel’s Soroka Hospital as staff took stock of the wreckage after a strike by an Iranian ballistic missile on Thursday left part of the facility in ruins.

In a calculated show of force, Israel has struck deep inside Iranian territory, targeting a series of high-value nuclear and military installations.