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US President Donald Trump has said a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia will only be approved if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel. The condition has cast doubt on the agreement, as Saudi Arabia has long refused to recognise Israel without a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
Israeli forces killed several Palestinian militants in targeted strikes, including a Hamas commander who held hostages and a PIJ operative who participated in the Nova festival attack. The operations were announced by the IDF and Shin Bet.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium. The deal, signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, includes a bilateral safeguards agreement and is expected to expand American nuclear exports, but it has drawn criticism over nonproliferation concerns and faced potential conditions from President Trump.
The House passed a $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill in a near-party-line vote, sparking bipartisan criticism over a provision expanding U.S.-Israel military technology cooperation and a Trump-backed voting restrictions measure. Critics warn of sovereignty and national security risks.
Muhammad Awad, a 29-year-old Israeli citizen from Nazareth, was arrested and later indicted on charges including contact with a foreign agent and obtaining instructions for a terrorist act. Prosecutors allege he sought to contact Hamas and researched explosives, considering using a drone or guided missile to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Nigeria fell to 90th place in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, with its visa-free score unchanged at 44 destinations. Meanwhile, Israel achieved its highest ranking ever at 18th, according to the index's 20th anniversary edition.
More than 2,300 Israelis, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection during Tisha B'Av. Palestinian worshippers were barred, and Jerusalem's grand mufti was briefly detained and banned from the site for a week.
easyJet has reported a 70% drop in pre-tax profits due to soaring fuel costs and later bookings linked to the conflict in Iran. Ryanair also saw a 34% decline in profits, with both airlines facing headwinds from higher oil prices and consumer hesitancy.
The United States Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that it controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the waterway remains open for transit. Tensions have escalated with Iran's Gulf neighbors attacked and the strait's closure announced, while the US military says it has helped hundreds of ships transit since May.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering expanding military operations against Iran, with options including intensified bombing, seizing Strait of Hormuz islands, and striking energy facilities. US and Israeli officials suggest an expansion could occur within days as the US bolsters forces in the Middle East.
Yemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. US forces launched a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while diplomatic efforts, including a US-Saudi nuclear agreement, proceed amid global oil supply concerns.
Satellite imagery shows Israel constructing a 23-km earthen barrier separating the part of Gaza it controls from the rest, deepening Palestinian fears of permanent division. The barrier extends beyond the ceasefire's 'yellow line' and is part of a security zone with intelligence assets.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.
A meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for July 23 on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Manila. Lavrov has indicated he will seek clarifications on US President Donald Trump's statements about a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, among other topics.
The US House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill that includes expanded military technology cooperation with Israel. The bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate amid Democratic opposition over its cost, the Iran war, and voting restrictions.
Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'clown' for urging federal arrest of PM Netanyahu, as Tel Aviv's vice mayor challenged him to a boxing match. Israeli officials accused Mamdani of antisemitism and promoting hatred.
US President Donald Trump warned that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict escalates. Iran's foreign minister responded with an 'eye for an eye' doctrine, and US strikes on Iran continued overnight. The confrontation has driven oil prices above $93 a barrel and raised global economic concerns.
US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to meet with the US but is not yet ready to do so in a meaningful way, predicting that Tehran will be ready 'very soon' to reach an agreement. His remarks come amid ongoing US and Israeli military operations against Iran that began in late February and resumed in July.
Italian authorities removed an anonymous Google form that asked the public to report the locations of Israeli tourists, Italian Jews, and Zionist-linked businesses, drawing condemnation from officials and Jewish leaders. The Global Sumud Movement denied involvement, while incidents of hostility toward Jewish participants at a Liberation Day march were also reported.
The Israeli military detained three activists from the HaBashan Pioneers movement after they crossed into Syrian territory, the third such incident in recent weeks. The IDF condemned the actions as a criminal offense, while the group vowed to continue efforts to establish settlements in the region.