Middle East Update: Tel Aviv Restrictions Lifted, Iran's Nuclear Setback, and Gaza Conflict Continues Amidst Calls for Peace

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – Restrictions in Tel Aviv have been lifted as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran continues to hold, marking a peaceful pause in the recent hostilities. Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reported live from Tel Aviv, noting the return to normalcy in the city. Meanwhile, Israel's Atomic Commission has announced that the Fordow Complex, a key Iranian nuclear facility, has been rendered "inoperable" following recent U.S. strikes. General Effie Defrin of the Israel Defense Forces stated, "The assessment is that we have dealt a significant blow to the nuclear program and I can say we have set it back for years." Internally, Iran is grappling with an alleged struggle, with reports indicating 700 people were rounded up, and three executed, for allegedly collaborating with Israel. This comes as Iran's parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog agency, the IAEA, pending further government approval. The conflict in Gaza continues to rage, pitting Israel against Hamas. Seven Israeli soldiers were killed when an explosive device was thrown into their vehicle. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences, stating, "Our hearts are with the families. We embrace them in our hearts during this unbearably difficult time." Hamas health authorities reported dozens of Palestinians killed in Gaza, including those near aid distribution centers, with one resident lamenting, "There is no safety anywhere." Additionally, nearly 50 Israeli hostages are still held by Hamas, with people in Israel praying for their safe return. Amidst the ongoing tensions, Israeli President Herzog, during a visit to a cyber defense center, shared his strategic vision for Israel: to live freely and securely in the Middle East without existential threats.