Middle East situation tracking (September 17)

< br > < b > Conflict situation: < br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. Houthi rebels in Yemen: Shot down an American drone in Zamar, Yemen. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. Rocket attacks in northern Israel and Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 3. At least 10 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in many parts of the Gaza Strip. < br > < b > Ceasefire negotiations: < br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. Israeli Defense Minister: The possibility of reaching an agreement with Hezbollah is disappearing. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. Sources say there has been "no progress" in ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip in recent weeks. < br > < b > Others: < br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. The oil tanker "Sounion" that was attacked in the Red Sea has been towed to safety without a fuel spill. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. A large-scale air strike on a city in western Sudan caused civilian casualties. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 3. The Sudanese government has rejected the UAE's mediation in the armed conflict in Sudan. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 4. President of Iran: Iran still seeks to maintain the framework of the Iran nuclear deal. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 5. Israeli Defense Minister: The only way to ensure the return of northern residents to their homes is to take military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 6. US State Department: There is currently no timetable for reaching a (Gaza ceasefire agreement). The United States continues to engage with partners in the Middle East, particularly Egypt and Qatar, to come up with a revised Gaza ceasefire proposal.