US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (File Photo)Israel has rejected a US-proposed peace plan for Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu says troops won’t leave until Hamas fully disarms, though talks with Washington continue. Hamas insists it still backs the plan and wants pressure applied on Israel, whose next election is October 27.In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked the port city of Mocha twice in one day, killing at least seven people and damaging port facilities. They also struck a Saudi Aramco refinery with a drone, causing a fire but no injuries. These attacks raise fears of Yemen’s civil war restarting.Story continues below this adIran named Mohsen Rezaei as its new top security official, replacing a predecessor who took over after the last one was killed in an Israeli strike. Iran and Oman are reportedly close to a temporary deal letting ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz fee-free, though Iran says the strait won’t fully reopen until the US meets tough conditions, including lifting sanctions, ending military threats, and compensating Iran for war damage. The US hasn’t responded to these demands directly.Follow The Indian Express Global Desk for live coverage of the day’s top world news.Live UpdatesAug 10, 2026 04:59 AM ISTIran names new security chiefIran appointed a new leader for its Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei, who previously advised the Supreme Leader and once led the Revolutionary Guard. He's taking over from Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is moving into a new role as a political adviser.This is the second time this position has changed hands recently. The previous head, Ali Larijani, was killed in an Israeli strike back in March.Rezaei has said before that Iran will not allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without authorization a waterway that used to be considered open to international traffic before the war.Aug 10, 2026 04:52 AM ISTNetanyahu says Israel won't pull out of Gaza yetIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear that Israeli troops will not leave Gaza until the militant group Hamas is fully disarmed. He told his Cabinet that Israel does not accept the 15-point plan, even though talks with the US are still ongoing.Key points:Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:donald trumpGaza Israel conflict