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Israel Upholds Iran Truce as Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Talks Gain Momentum

US intelligence finds Iran’s nuclear sites remain operational after strikes, with Israel under rising pressure to secure a Gaza hostage truce

Overview

  • A preliminary U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report says strikes on Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan caused major damage but left key enrichment capabilities intact
  • The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran that took effect on June 24 continues to hold as leaders review the impact on Tehran’s nuclear program
  • President Trump has publicly called on Israel to finalize a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, linking progress to U.S. aid and criticizing Israeli prosecutors
  • Israeli forces escalated bombardment and mass evacuations in northern Gaza even as Qatari and Egyptian mediators intensify efforts to broker a truce
  • Netanyahu’s corruption trial has been delayed for security and diplomatic reasons amid U.S. intervention as polls show a majority of Israelis want the Gaza war to end and his tenure to conclude