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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attended an IDF officers’ course graduation in southern Israel on June 25, 2026. Separately, Zamir participated in a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting in May, underscoring the military’s ongoing coordination with civilian leadership amid ongoing conflicts.
As Israel's coalition faces collapse over haredi draft exemption legislation, Prime Minister Netanyahu is accused of capitulating to ultra-Orthodox demands. Jerusalem Post editorials criticize the government's handling of the crisis, highlighting threats to boycott coalition votes, a proposed freeze on arrests of draft evaders, and allegations of a growing religious coercion.
Qatar's prime minister met US envoys in Doha as Iran reiterated conditions for talks, including an end to hostilities in Lebanon and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister visited troops in southern Lebanon, vowing to remain as long as Hezbollah poses a threat.
Nabih Berri, Lebanon's Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally, denounced the US-brokered agreement with Israel, warning it could divide the country and vowing to block its approval in parliament. The deal, signed Friday, aims to gradually restore Lebanese sovereignty and disarm non-state groups, but Hezbollah has rejected it as a surrender.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the country's official recognition of the Armenian Genocide, a decision that has been decades in the making. The move aligns Israel with 32 other nations and has been framed as a moral imperative, ending years of diplomatic avoidance.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel is developing space-based laser systems to carry out attacks above the Earth, positioning the country as a future leader in space-attack capabilities. Katz said no country currently has the ability to mount attacks in spaceaine claiming that Israel must become the leading nation in this field. The announcement builds on earlier statements and highlights Israel's existing laser and missile defense programs, including the Iron Beam and Arrow 3 systems.
Israel's Cabinet and parliament have formally recognised the World War I massacres of Armenians as genocide, a move widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey amid deteriorating ties. The decision, which must still be ratified by parliament, has drawn criticism from Azerbaijan and scepticism in Armenia.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on June 26, aiming to end the conflict and restore Lebanese sovereignty. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the deal as a "surrender of sovereignty," and protests erupted in Beirut, underscoring the challenges of implementation.
Following Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham is tipped to become the UK's next prime minister. His stance on Israel and Gaza is under scrutiny, with reports highlighting his call for a ceasefire, support for a two-state solution, and history of condemning antisemitism.
Israeli forces destroyed a large underground facility in southern Lebanon, which officials say was a Hezbollah tunnel. The operation, which triggered a massive explosion near Majdal Zoun, was carried out despite a US-mediated ceasefire framework. Israel notified the US in advance, according to Israeli officials.
A large group of haredi protesters halted the arrest of a draft dodger in Maale Adumim, prompting military police to leave without making an arrest. The incident follows nationwide protests against IDF draft arrests and comes as Defense Minister Israel Katz proposes freezing such arrests.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official. Technical talks on the memorandum of understanding are set to resume on Tuesday in Qatar, following a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes that threatened the interim deal.
The Israeli government approved a NIS 200 million initiative to strengthen Jewish education in Diaspora communities, focusing on North America, in partnership with The Jewish Federations of North America. The plan aims to increase enrollment, strengthen Jewish identity, and deepen connections to Israel.
The Likud party has postponed its primary elections to August 4, with a committee vote on Sunday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking greater control over the party list, including reserved spots for senior figures, prompting internal opposition.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says hostages are home because of his opposition to an early deal, drawing sharp criticism from Danny Miran, whose son Omri was held in Gaza. Miran accused Smotrich of taking credit he does not deserve and of obstructing hostage releases.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to oppose a decision to expand his criminal trial to five hearing days a week. The move, ordered by the Jerusalem District Court, has drawn criticism from defense attorneys who call it unrealistic and potentially counterproductive.
The Council of Europe has adopted a resolution calling for a moratorium on the death penalty in Iran, following a report by German parliamentarian Max Lucks. The resolution also urges the release of detained protesters and criticizes the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding for failing to address human rights issues.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper met recently, focusing mainly on Iran but also influencing the Lebanon ceasefire deal. The meeting addressed tactical coordination on Iran and detailed IDF withdrawal plans from southern Lebanon, with both sides managing disagreements over strategy.
The Israeli government has unanimously approved a resolution to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide, a move praised by Armenian leaders as a moral duty but analyzed by some as a diplomatic gesture. The decision now moves to the Knesset for a final vote.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missile and drone attacks on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to continued US airstrikes, escalating the conflict as diplomatic efforts falter. Both sides accuse each other of violating the truce, while Gulf states condemn the attacks and the UN Security Council convenes.