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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has called recent settler violence in the West Bank village of Kusra 'terrorism,' warning that those involved could face U.S. sanctions. The attacks, which included cutting water and electricity to Palestinian homes, have drawn international condemnation, with Huckabee invoking the Ten Commandments and urging Israel to take responsible action.
The International Criminal Court has condemned US sanctions on its president and a senior trial lawyer as an attack on the rule of law, while ICC President Tomoko Akane warned of the 'demise of international rule of law'. The measures, tied to ICC investigations involving Israel, drew support for the court from European leaders and the Dutch and German governments.
The United States imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, prompting condemnation from the ICC and criticism from Japan, where lawmakers say Tokyo's response was too weak.
The remains of Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz, missing since the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub, were returned to Israel on Tuesday, ending a 44-year wait. The operation, led by the Military Intelligence Directorate in coordination with the Mossad, was hailed by Israeli leaders as fulfilling the country's commitment to bring home its fallen soldiers.
The United States has sanctioned the president of the International Criminal Court and a senior trial lawyer over their involvement in investigations the US deems illegitimate. The move has drawn criticism from the European Union and quiet concern from Australia, a founding ICC member.
US President's special envoy Tom Barrack said Israel's airstrike on a Syrian airbase was based on incorrect intelligence, describing the attack as an 'unnecessary escalation.' Barrack noted that neither the US nor Turkey was informed beforehand, and he suggested a possible miscommunication within Israeli ranks.
Israel launched eight airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwest Syria, damaging its runway and storage facilities. The attack drew condemnation from Syria, Turkey, and Jordan, as well as criticism from a US envoy, and was framed by Prime Minister Netanyahu as a warning to Turkey.
Turkey's justice minister announced a request for Interpol red notices against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli national over the May interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, citing genocide charges. Separately, a spokesman for Turkey's ruling party accused Netanyahu's government of destabilising the region and called on the international community to oppose him.
Israel's government is weighing a roughly 40 billion shekel boost to defense funding amid a budget dispute that is delaying critical procurement deals. A Finance Ministry requirement to advance deficit legislation has stalled contracts for fighter jets, munitions, and space programs, while defense officials warn of lost production slots and shrinking munitions inventories.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a video showing a facility he says will be used to hang Palestinian prisoners convicted of terror offenses. The move follows the passage of a controversial law earlier this year and has drawn international criticism.
Israel's fresh strike on a northern Syrian air base sparked a rare public rift with Washington's special envoy, Tom Barrack, who called the earlier attack an 'unnecessary escalation'. Israel's defence minister rejected his claims, but the incident has exposed tensions over Syria's new government and Turkey's role.
Jared Kushner met with Hamas political leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt and later with Israeli PM Netanyahu, signaling a new normal in US-Hamas direct talks. The meetings come amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, a lapsed US-Iran memorandum, and ongoing settler tensions in the West Bank.
As the US prepares new economic measures against Iran, its leaders face mounting internal pressure from a collapsing economy, disrupted trade, and fears of renewed popular unrest. Oil exports have nearly halted, the UAE has cut off trade, and officials publicly urge an end to the war.
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner on the Gaza ceasefire deal ended without progress, with Netanyahu insisting on Hamas's disarmament first. Hamas, meanwhile, demands an Israeli withdrawal from the 60% of Gaza it occupies.
President Trump’s July meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was notably cool, reflecting a broader shift in U.S. politics where Israel faces unprecedented criticism. Polls show eroding support for unconditional aid, and Trump has declined to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October election.
President Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon 'in any way, shape or form' as the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed in June expired Monday, with no permanent peace deal reached. Iran rejected the deadline, citing 'gross and widespread US violations' and saying it does not formulate policy under pressure. In related developments, US envoy Jared Kushner pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a Gaza peace plan, while Hunter Biden and Bill Maher sparred over Kushner's role on 'Real Time.'
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza nightly, remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from German officials and Jewish and Protestant leaders. Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast interview with a former Israeli captive, advocating for targeted killings beyond immediate threats.
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for an end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, urging the international community to advance a two-state solution. The call comes amid a surge of settler attacks, including a siege in the village of Qusra, and as Israel plans new settlement construction that critics say undermines peace prospects.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and six other nations have condemned Israel's rejection of President Trump's Gaza plan, urging compliance. The joint statement comes amid ongoing strikes, ceasefire violations, and a widening diplomatic rift.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly called for killing 30 to 40 people in Gaza nightly, comments that surfaced Sunday and were shared widely by Palestinian media. The remarks, made on a podcast with a former hostage, have been condemned internationally and echo statements previously presented to the UN world court as evidence of genocidal intent.