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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to form a 'broad national government' during a press conference, a move that drew immediate criticism from opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz, who accused him of political maneuvering. Meanwhile, Gantz reiterated his vision for a Zionist unity government, highlighting deep political divisions ahead of the elections.
Amid a sudden US-Iran deal, Israel faces a strategic shift as President Trump, once its staunchest ally, brokers terms that echo the JCPOA and constrain Israeli actions against Hezbollah. An open letter from a Jerusalem Post editor captures the growing Israeli unease and the potential fracture in US-Israel relations.
Progressive candidates critical of Israel's Gaza offensive scored upset victories in New York's Democratic primaries, signaling a shift in the party's stance on Israel-Palestine. The results, driven by groups like Justice Democrats and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, have rattled the establishment and could influence future races.
Legal experts and human rights organizations warn that the recent Lebanon-Israel framework agreement could block victims of war crimes from seeking justice in international courts. Key clauses may prevent recourse to international legal bodies and condition the return of displaced residents, raising concerns about compliance with international law.
Israel and Lebanon, with US mediation, signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington aimed at ending their conflict. The deal outlines a sequenced process for Lebanese sovereignty and Hezbollah's disarmament, but does not mandate immediate Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah rejected the agreement, while regional actors like the UAE expressed cautious optimism.
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Gulf region, with Washington responding to an alleged Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship and Tehran retaliating against US targets. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire agreed in mid-June, though reports indicate both sides have agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar for talks.
The United States brokered a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, aimed at ending hostilities and achieving lasting peace. The 14-point plan includes verified disarmament of non-state groups, Israeli withdrawal, and a pledge by Israel of no territorial ambitions in Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement in Washington on Friday, described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as 'the beginning of the beginning.' The deal, which does not include Hezbollah, aims to restore Lebanese sovereignty and dismantle the militant group, but faces warnings of civil war from Hezbollah officials.
Israel and Lebanon have signed a US-mediated framework agreement in Washington, described as a first step toward ending hostilities and establishing lasting peace. The deal, which includes provisions for a ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, has drawn mixed reactions from residents and analysts.
A United Nations-mandated commission has found Israel committed genocide in Gaza, arguing that deliberate attacks on Palestinian children were intended to destroy Palestinians as a group. The Israeli government rejected the report as defamatory, while the inquiry documents over 20,000 child deaths, wounding of 40,000, and orphaning of more than 58,500.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iran's pledge not to build nuclear weapons requires a 'very strong' verification system, as the US and Iran negotiate a permanent settlement. The nuclear programme remains a key sticking point, with contrasting information on UN inspectors' access and an uncertain fate for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reiterated demands for Israel's complete and unconditional withdrawal from Lebanese territory, calling the US-brokered agreement a 'humiliation' and 'null.' The statements come amid ongoing US-mediated talks and a fragile ceasefire.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for as long as required, citing security needs. The remarks come amid ongoing US-Iran talks and questions over a regional ceasefire, with Lebanon rejecting the Israeli presence as illegal occupation.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that IDF forces will remain indefinitely in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, citing border protection. This comes as US-Iran agreements on ceasefires and nuclear talks advance, while Iran warns of a decisive response to any Israeli attack on Beirut.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was met with shouts of 'Go home' during his speech at an IDF combat officer graduation ceremony. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF would remain in security buffer zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. Netanyahu also criticized political opponents and the maritime border agreement with Lebanon.
The IDF denies reports of a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while a US State Department official claims Israel has pulled back from some buffer zones. Trilateral talks in Washington continue on defining 'pilot zones' for Lebanese army control.
Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre', won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftist Iván Cepeda. Cepeda conceded after days of challenge, while outgoing President Gustavo Petro alleged fraud without providing evidence. The result marks a sharp rightward shift, with de la Espriella promising an 'iron fist' against crime and closer ties to the US.
Analysts say the interim US-Iran deal to end the February war has reversed Benjamin Netanyahu's narrative of being the Israeli leader who could bend Washington on Iran. He is now forced to accept US policy, boxed in between Washington and his domestic base, and his political brand—built on influencing US presidents—may be the biggest casualty of the conflict.
Two Jerusalem Post opinion pieces criticize a reported deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox parties on enlistment laws and budgets, arguing it deepens social rifts while the IDF faces heavy losses. The authors call for unity and warn against political coercion.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is making 'very big concessions' in negotiations with the United States, as reported by TASS. A memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire was reportedly signed, with talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Trump also discussed a potential deal with regional leaders, including Israel's prime minister.