Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israel—150+ missiles, 100+ drones launched in retaliation for strikes on its nuclear sites. Sirens, rocket debris, casualties: regional war edge reached.

Missed the headlines? Catch up quick, with TRT World’s top stories on Debrief. Food distribution centres in Gaza turned into death traps after Israel opened fire on starving civilians waiting to get humanitarian assistance. And Ukraine launches a daring operation, using smuggled drones to destroy Moscow’s bomber planes deep inside Russia - this and more on this week’s Debrief..

Missed the headlines? Catch up with TRT World’s top stories on Debrief. Russia’s recent territorial gains in the Sumy region and the largest aerial attacks of the war earlier in the week have left Ukrainians fearful of a fresh ground offensive. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has suggested another round of talks in Istanbul, saying Moscow is ready to present its ‘memorandum of peace’ to Ukrainians then. The conditions of this memorandum remain unclear, and many believe Russia is stalling for time. And intense Israeli attacks across Gaza continue as Palestinians on the brink of famine struggle to get aid. There’s also some hope for a possible ceasefire as Hamas reviews an Israeli proposal.

Tel Aviv is tightening its grip on more and more Palestinian land, with Operation Gideon’s Chariots, the biggest invasion it’s unleashed on Gaza to date, and with violent military raids and settler aggression on the Occupied West Bank. The horror inflicted on millions of Palestinian people, bombed, beaten, shot, and starving to death, is finally seeing open condemnation from European nations. But for tens of thousands, especially babies, struggling to survive famine, aid isn’t coming in fast enough. Over in Ukraine, a hope for an immediate ceasefire is dwindling. Despite the two sides swapping prisoners, US President Donald Trump’s phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin seemingly failed to achieve concrete results beyond the earlier peace talks in Istanbul.

US President Donald Trump’s splashy Middle East tour was all about his own brand of diplomacy. He came away with millions in arms and investment deals, crypto contracts tied to his family, and even the gift of a luxury jet from Qatar. But there was no deal for Gazans, buried in buildings bombed by Israel, and deep in famine. Meanwhile, Türkiye was mediating between Ukraine and Russia as well as the US and Iran. War, profit, and diplomacy—this week’s Debrief connects the dots.

Missed the headlines? News of strikes and ceasefires has been breaking between India and Pakistan. This week’s Debrief takes you through the ups and downs on the brink of war. In Gaza, the hunger crisis isn’t looming anymore—it’s here. But human rights aren't on the agenda, as Israel announces plans to expand its military campaign and level the entire Strip. And in the Vatican? The Catholic Church just made history with its first American pope.