Trump Threatens Iran With Missile Strikes Amid Rising Regional Tensions

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, former U.S. President Donald Trump warned that any attempt on his life would trigger a missile strike of a thousand rockets against Iran. This threat comes amid ongoing regional tensions and increased diplomatic pressure, including mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan and U.S. calls for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and cease hostile actions.

Meanwhile, in Israel and the West Bank, Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Ro Khanna reported being attacked by settlers in the West Bank. Israeli political developments include MK Dan Illouz leaving the Likud party after opposing the military draft law, and Hili Trooper stating that while they will not support Netanyahu reaching 61 seats, they will back Benny Gantz but refuse to rely on Arab parties. Mansour Abbas declared there will be no Joint List, asserting he has a different path.

Security incidents also marked the weekend: a 32-year-old man from Jaffa was shot in a bicycle shop in Yarivifo, and a 19-year-old was fatally stabbed in Jerusalem. In Tehran, Iranian officials vowed revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani, with statements that "revenge is near."