A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.

Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.

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Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.

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The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

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