On the face of it, US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Hamas, and all other armed groups in Gaza, have agreed to disarm seems historic.

The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas commander Wednesday in northern Gaza using a targeted drone strike despite pressure to halt such attacks from officials overseeing peace efforts. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found here.

The Israeli Prime Minister said Israel did not accept the Board of Peace’s roadmap to disarm Hamas.

Iran has set a high price for President Trump to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel's PM has rejected his Gaza plan.

President Trump is signaling that he is prepared to let mounting economic pressure bring Iran back to the table for peace talks, opting for this approach instead of authorizing a stronger military