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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, without providing details or naming which son. The allegation came during a Channel 14 interview, as he called for enhanced security for political candidates and as Israel heads toward elections and negotiations over Lebanon.
Israel issued a warning to Hamas to cease aerial launches from Gaza or face intensified strikes and evacuations, following a series of incidents involving kites and balloons. Concurrently, Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza killed at least two people, including a four-year-old child, prompting accusations from Hamas that Israel is using the kites as a pretext for escalation.
Israel has barred two Swedish members of the European Parliament, Jonas Sjöstedt and Hanna Gedin, from entering the country at the request of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The decision, made under Israel’s Entry Law, came as the MEPs were preparing to travel to the West Bank and East Jerusalem to meet with humanitarian organizations.
Several senior White House aides, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and legislative affairs director James Braid, are leaving as the administration braces for a potentially turbulent second half. Officials and analysts cite concerns about Republican losses, congressional investigations, and post-government career prospects.
The Israel Defense Forces said it killed a Hamas commander and struck a weapons production site near an aid distribution point in the Maghazi area of Gaza, accusing Hamas of using civilian infrastructure and violating the ceasefire. Hamas health officials reported two deaths, including a child, in separate strikes.
The Israel Defense Forces announced the capture of a suspect in a stabbing attack near Al-Auja and the elimination of a Hamas commander in a separate strike. The incident left one Israeli man moderately wounded, and the IDF continues its manhunt for another attacker.
102 former French and British diplomats signed an open letter published in Le Monde, urging their governments to jointly sanction Israel, including arms transfer bans and a freeze on trade agreements, warning that Israeli policy threatens to erase the possibility of a Palestinian state.
A new documentary about Israeli musicians healing through music after the October 7 attacks premiered in Jerusalem, with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee in attendance. The film follows ten survivors to a rock camp in Los Angeles, featuring interviews with several participants and reflecting on the power of music in recovery.
Mark Ruffalo has pushed back against Paramount's accusation that his criticism of its Warner Bros. merger invoked 'antisemitic tropes,' calling the claim 'appalling and fundamentally dishonest.' The dispute, which has drawn in Jewish advocacy groups and even other actors, centers on Ruffalo's linking of the merger to Oracle's technology support for Israel.
Turkey's justice minister announced Friday that Ankara is asking Interpol to issue red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official, Afek Moskovitch, over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The move has triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli and Turkish officials, amid broader tensions over Syria.
The Prime Minister's Office denied reports that Israel approved the entry of the International Stabilization Force into Gaza, reiterating that no reconstruction will begin before Hamas fully disarms. The denial follows footage published by Israeli groups showing ISF forces arriving at Kerem Shalom, with those groups alleging reconstruction plans are already underway in IDF-controlled areas.
September WTI crude oil climbed 1.67% on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and persistent Middle East supply disruptions, while gasoline prices slipped. The UAE's decision to cut economic ties with Iran and renewed Israeli strikes heightened concerns, though OPEC production increases and rising US inventories tempered gains. IEA head Fatih Birol warned the Strait of Hormuz crisis has caused long-term damage to energy markets.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people in Gaza on Wednesday, two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks. The strikes, along with an Israeli raid across the ceasefire line, have cast doubt on efforts to advance the tenuous ceasefire.
Australia's foreign minister expressed outrage after Israel's military cleared personnel of criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six others. The decision, announced on World Humanitarian Day, drew condemnation from Australia, Britain, Canada, and Poland, while Israel's ambassador defended the investigation and suggested reparations could be considered.
Israel's housing ministry issued a tender for 1,234 housing units in the contested E1 area east of Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from European countries and Palestinian authorities. The plan, part of a larger 3,400-unit project, would link settlements between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, potentially dividing the West Bank. Bids close just before Israel's elections, raising concerns about the move's political timing.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
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.
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.
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term in the 14th Congressional District. She defeated Melissa Hernandez in a race marked by heavy outside spending, becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
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.