"Netanyahu confirmed that Israel acted alone when it struck an Iranian gas compound earlier this week, while Trump stated he wasn't informed in advance of that attack."
"Tension within Israel has risen after police deployed tear gas against Muslim worshippers heading to the Old City in Jerusalem, with authorities closing the Al-Aqsa mosque."
"The near-total halt of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has had a catastrophic effect on the global energy market, complicating efforts to lower oil and gas prices."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel's independent strike on an Iranian gas compound, with President Trump unaware beforehand. Despite coordination on targets, Trump requested Israel to refrain from future attacks. The Pentagon seeks $200 billion from Congress for U.S. defenses as the war continues. Tensions in Israel escalated with police using tear gas against Muslim worshippers. The Al-Aqsa mosque remains closed, raising concerns over Israeli control. Meanwhile, Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi supported a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy markets.
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