The foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt denounce Israel’s plans for the military occupation of the Gaza City and the forced displacement of its residents.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on August 20, 2025.

Iran vehemently condemns the Israeli premier’s recent remarks concerning his aspirations for realization of the so-called "Greater Israel" scheme.

Iran says Israel’s plan to completely occupy Gaza City clearly shows the regime’s specific intention for ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza.

Palestinian resistance groups say the Israeli plan to occupy Gaza City exhibits the regime’s political and operational helplessness.

Israel’s so-called “political-security cabinet” has approved a plan to occupy Gaza City, as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the regime’s intention to return the entire strip to Israeli occupation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an emergency OIC meeting over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The UN issues a chilling warning in response to reports that the Israeli regime is pushing for a “complete military occupation” of Gaza.

A wave of diplomatic recognition for the State of Palestine by several European nations has exposed deep anxieties about Israel's long-term strategy in the occupied territories.

Israel has grabbed more Syrian land through the establishment of a new military base in Quneitra, a report says.