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US President Donald Trump has rejected a threat by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under an International Criminal Court warrant, insisting Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US. Mamdani said he is consulting lawyers on whether he has the legal authority to detain Netanyahu if he visits New York for the UN General Assembly.
The Lebanese army has begun taking security control of three villages in southern Lebanon as part of a US-mediated framework agreement with Israel. The plan faces challenges from Hezbollah's rejection and ongoing attacks, while displaced residents start returning.
US President Donald Trump declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, responding to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's exploration of arresting Netanyahu during the upcoming UN General Assembly. The ICC has an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
The US has launched a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran following the deaths of American service members, with President Trump vowing Iran will 'pay.' Iranian officials warn of 'unforgettable lessons' as oil prices rise and regional tensions escalate.
Andy Burnham has been appointed as the United Kingdom's seventh prime minister in a decade, promising to focus on the cost-of-living crisis and poorly performing services. He has appointed Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, making Miliband the highest-ranking Jewish official in the British government and placing a critic of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a key diplomatic role.
The Democrats Party, formed from the merger of Labor and Meretz, held its first primaries with over 112,000 registered members eligible to vote online. Yair Golan, the party leader, unveiled a platform focusing on political reform and barring criminal defendants from government, while critics note the party's list is dominated by protest activists and left-wing figures.
Israel's embassy in Canberra has publicly criticized Australia's Labor Party draft national platform, arguing it places too much responsibility for the conflict on Israel and not enough on Hamas. The draft, to be debated at the party's national conference, expands Labor's position on Israel and Palestine, including opposition to settlement activity and settler violence.
The Knesset passed a bill extending mandatory military service to 32 months, but IDF Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa said the move won't resolve the military's manpower shortage. The general called for broader conscription legislation and additional service extensions to meet operational needs.
Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament was marked by political controversies, including the Iran-US conflict and the Balogun red card saga. Reports also highlighted the intertwining of sports and politics, with Argentina's embrace of Israel and Spain's opposition to the Gaza war.
Following Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup, Egyptian commentator Mohammed Nour and others have spread unfounded conspiracy theories blaming Israel, FIFA, and 'Zionism' for the defeat, drawing condemnation for antisemitic rhetoric.
Hours after fragments of an Iranian ballistic missile fired at Jordan landed near Eilat, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned Iran of a potential harsh counterstrike. The IDF confirmed no casualties or damage, while defense officials stressed full readiness for possible combat.
Two pro-Palestinian groups have filed a lawsuit in a New York federal court challenging the Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court, arguing that the measures violate Americans' First Amendment rights to advocate for Palestinian human rights. The lawsuit, brought by DAWN and the Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide, targets Executive Order 14203 and its impact on free speech and association.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on federal authorities to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging he lacks the legal authority to direct local police to do so. The ICC issued the warrant in November 2024 over alleged war crimes in Gaza, and the debate has intensified as Netanyahu may visit for the UN General Assembly in September.
Israeli ministers and lawmakers joined a far-right settler march to the Gaza border on Sunday, where organizers said they reached an agreement with the IDF not to enter the strip. The Nahala movement called for re-establishing settlements in Gaza, drawing attention to the growing mainstream support for resettlement.
According to a Wall Street Journal report cited by the Jerusalem Post, Israel has spent at least $50 million on US-based firms to sway American public opinion, with a 2026 budget exceeding $700 million. The report also links Brad Parscale's company to a digital campaign targeting Gen Z audiences, as detailed in FARA filings.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington highlights US efforts to reduce Iranian influence, including disarmament of Iran-backed militias and plans to revive oil pipelines through Iraq and Syria to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is consulting the city's legal team about the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he attends the UN General Assembly in September. Netanyahu's camp has rebuked the statement, with Israel's UN ambassador saying the prime minister will come to New York regardless.
Overnight clashes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have escalated the U.S.-Iran conflict, with the U.S. launching strikes on Iranian targets and revoking Tehran's oil sales waiver. Iran has retaliated with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears that the preliminary ceasefire agreement will collapse.
Al Jazeera and the Jerusalem Post detail how the Argentina-Spain World Cup final has become a symbolic battle over Israel, with Iran praising Spain's stance, Argentine President Javier Milei's pro-Israel shift, and social media framing the match as a proxy fight.
The Likud Court ruled against a proposal that would have allowed the party to cancel primaries during a security emergency, favoring postponement instead. The decision comes after a district court injunction blocked a planned vote amid internal disputes over primary rules. The rulings aim to preserve the party's primary process and ensure broad member participation.