Israel

A US military delegation from Centcom arrived in Lebanon to assist in implementing a Lebanon-Israel agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The agreement, signed on June 26, involves Israel withdrawing forces from two southern Lebanon 'pilot zones' to be taken by the Lebanese army. US, Lebanese, and Israeli officials confirmed the deal's implementation stage, with the first withdrawal expected soon.

Israeli forces detained Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine, after his Friday sermon and prayers, leading to a one-week ban from the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex. This follows a previous six-month ban issued in August last year for a sermon condemning Israel’s starvation policy in Gaza.

Armenia's Jewish community hopes Israeli recognition of the Ottoman genocide will improve bilateral relations, which are currently described as 'frosty'. A surge in Jewish life in the former Soviet republic is noted in the context of these strained ties.

Israel has become a wedge issue for progressive Democrats, creating discomfort for US Jews regardless of their stance on Israel's actions. The focus on Israel in US politics highlights tensions within the Jewish community and progressive political factions.

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan urges increased international pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid to Gaza. He criticized Trump’s Board of Peace for not meeting aid commitments and noted miscommunication between Iran and another party over ship navigation in the Hormuz. Fidan also warned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies risk creating external conflicts.

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, criticized AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' in a post to X, while his campaign did not address similar scrutiny of other groups like PAL PAC and Arab American PAC. El-Sayed's comments come ahead of a primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, a pro-Israel candidate, with both candidates debating the U.S.-Israel alliance and foreign policy influence. El-Sayed's financial disclosures include assets totaling between $580,000 and $1.7 million, with his wife reporting real estate holdings in India.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, criticized AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' but did not address other PACs like PAL PAC and Arab American PAC. His remarks, made ahead of a primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, highlight tensions over foreign influence in U.S. elections and U.S.-Israel policy. El-Sayed also disclosed foreign assets held by his wife while delaying tax return releases.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Oman on Saturday for talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz and shipping safety. The discussions are part of ongoing consultations between Iran and Oman, with the Strait being a key point of contention between Washington and Tehran following Iran's response to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February.

Israel shared intelligence with the Trump administration about Iranian hardliners' desire to target Donald Trump, with the new commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps involved. The Trump administration has considered targeting Iranian leaders if war resumes, while Israel seeks to influence the U.S. approach to the conflict, which has sidelined Israel's role.

Nine months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza, including areas like al-Shujaiya, as its military advances into new 'orange zones.' Palestinian families, such as the al-Hattabs, remain in ruined homes with limited aid access, while Trump's stalled peace plan offers no immediate resolution.

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person, according to Lebanese state media. The victim was a young man from Nabatieh who was riding a motorcycle when targeted by an enemy drone.

Israel has suspended attacks on Lebanon following American pressure, as reported by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority. The Israeli military plans to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, allowing the Lebanese army to take control and gradually disarm Hezbollah. A drone strike in Nabatieh al-Fawqa killed three women, as noted in the article.

A book about the Holocaust was canceled after the author refused his editor's demand to include criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza and the Trump-led US's migrant policies involving 'concentration-style prisons'.

Israel is working to clear a 2-kilometer shoreline in Rishon LeZion, previously used as a firing range, as part of a global effort to protect waters. The task is described as daunting.

The NATO summit in Ankara highlighted deepening fractures within the alliance, with conflicts in Ukraine, a US-Israeli war on Iran, and transatlantic tensions exacerbating divisions. The article criticizes NATO's dual role as a defense pact and an instrument of American strategy, noting European defense interests exploiting crises for profit.

Airstrikes hit Iran after the U.S. concluded its attacks, with no group claiming responsibility. The strikes targeted southern regions as Iran prepared to bury its late Supreme Leader, prompting Iranian retaliation across the Middle East and testing a fragile ceasefire deal with the U.S.

The NATO summit in Ankara highlighted deep fractures within the alliance, exacerbated by the US-Israeli war on Iran and European allies' exclusion. NATO members pledged €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine and over $50 billion in new weapons procurements, while tensions between the US and European nations over strategic priorities and defense spending persist.

Mysterious unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the U.S. concluded its attacks, raising questions about potential perpetrators. Iran responded by launching attacks across the Middle East, testing a shaky ceasefire with the U.S., while Gulf Arab states and the U.S. emphasized the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Jewish groups are pushing back against the likely next UK PM Burnham over his comments on Israel, as Jewish organizations argue that distorted criticisms of the Jewish state contribute to antisemitism.

A majority of U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with 30% reporting physical assault, harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish identity in the past year, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey highlights increased antisemitism concerns amid U.S. protests over Israel's actions in Gaza and shifting public opinion on the Israel-U.S. alliance.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended the government's decision to negotiate with Israel amid ongoing attacks, dismissing critics as unworthy of response. The US-mediated framework agreement has sparked public anger in Lebanon over demands for Hezbollah to disarm in exchange for Israeli troop withdrawal.

Israel warned the U.S. about an Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. and Iran are currently exchanging missile strikes, escalating their conflict.

Israel warned the United States of an Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump as U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes, pushing a fragile ceasefire toward collapse. At least 14 people were killed in Iran, and tensions escalated over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route. Anti-Trump sentiment was displayed during the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a 60-day U.S.-Iran agreement collapsed within three weeks.

Regional mediators including Qatar and Pakistan are working to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions over a nuclear deal amid reports of Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel shared intelligence with the U.S. about a potential plot to kill President Trump, while Ukraine intensified attacks near Crimea, and Russia's Putin rejected peace negotiations as Russian strikes killed hundreds of civilians in June.

Iran's national security council head, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, stated that Iran will retaliate against any Israeli attacks on its infrastructure. He warned that the 'criminal Zionist regime' would face consequences if such attacks occur.

Unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the U.S. concluded its attacks, raising questions about the perpetrators. The strikes occurred as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader, with Gulf Arab states and Israel not claiming responsibility. Iran responded by launching attacks across the Middle East, targeting several countries.

Israel has ordered the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank to expand Route 60, a major road connecting illegal Jewish settlements. The project threatens agricultural land in Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya, with confiscation notices discarded on farms rather than delivered directly.

Mysterious unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the U.S. concluded its attacks, raising questions about the perpetrators. Iran has not directly blamed any party but warned the UAE over alleged support for U.S. actions, while Gulf Arab states remain unresponsive. The attacks occurred as Iran seeks sole control of the Strait of Hormuz, causing global energy disruptions.

UK charities like United Jewish Israel Appeal (UJIA) and Keren Hayesod promote migration to Israel through subsidized trips, settlement stays, and army training programs. These initiatives include excursions to occupied Palestinian territories and collaborations with organizations such as Aardvark, which runs gap-year programs in Israel.

Israel is advancing its Arrow missile defense system with Arrow 4 nearing serial production and Arrow 5 in development, both incorporating artificial intelligence. The system, a joint effort with Boeing and the US Missile Defense Agency, aims to enhance Israel's ballistic missile defense capabilities against threats like Iran.

Israeli and Egyptian military officials met in Cairo for strategic talks focused on regional security and Gaza, during which they watched Egypt's World Cup match against Argentina. The meeting occurred as Hamas dissolved its governing committee in Gaza, with Egypt aiming to mediate postwar arrangements.

Mysterious unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the U.S. concluded its attacks, raising questions about the perpetrators. The strikes occurred as Iran prepared to bury its late Supreme Leader and targeted multiple regions, prompting Iranian retaliation across the Middle East.

Mysterious unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the U.S. military concluded its attacks, leading to Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. The attacks occurred as Gulf Arab states and the U.S. emphasized the need for free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran seeks to control.

Mysterious unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. military concluded its attacks, with Iran launching retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. The Gulf Arab states and U.S. emphasize the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, while Iran demands control over the waterway. A Iranian lawmaker accused the UAE of supporting U.S. actions, but no entity has claimed responsibility for the additional strikes.

Israel has ordered the confiscation of Palestinian land in the West Bank to expand Route 60, a major road connecting Israeli settlements near Ramallah and Nablus. The expansion threatens to displace Palestinian landowners, fragment communities, and face settler intimidation, with farmers reporting forced evictions and destruction of crops.

Hamas announced the dissolution of its de facto government and offered to hand over power to a technocratic committee appointed by Donald Trump's Board of Peace. Israel dismissed this move as a stunt, while continued Israeli military bombing of Gaza persists despite an apparent ceasefire, with the technocrats still outside the territory.

An AP-NORC poll found that 3 in 10 Jewish adults in the U.S. experienced physical assault, verbal abuse, online harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish background in the past year. Many feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with increased violence and protests linked to the Gaza war and eroding bipartisan support for Israel.

An AP-NORC poll reveals that many U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting physical assault, verbal abuse, or harassment due to their Jewish identity in the past year. The survey highlights increased vulnerability amid eroding bipartisan support for Israel and internal Jewish community divides over antisemitism definitions.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that many Jewish adults in the U.S. feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting harassment or assault related to their Jewish identity. The survey highlights increased antisemitism amid U.S. protests over Israel's actions in Gaza and shifting public opinion on the Israel alliance.

An AP-NORC poll found that many U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting experiences of physical assault, verbal abuse, online harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish background in the past year. The survey highlights increased concerns about antisemitism and safety amid growing U.S. criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.