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The US military launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran accusing the US of violating a ceasefire agreement. The US Treasury revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil exports, and Qatar and Saudi Arabia denounced the attacks on their tankers.
In the aftermath of the US-Israeli war in Iran, regional powers are shaping a new security architecture. While the US pushes a track linking Iran's containment to Gulf security and the Abraham Accords, a regional autonomy track involving Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt is gaining momentum, and China supports de-escalation through Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly urged US President Donald Trump not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, warning it would disrupt the Middle East power balance. Trump, meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit in Ankara, said he would consider reversing the ban. The dispute adds to existing tensions between the leaders over Iran policy and regional security.
Iran has buried former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a week of funeral processions, with his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei notably absent, reportedly due to injuries sustained in the same attack that killed his father. Three of Khamenei's other sons attended the ceremonies, which drew international dignitaries and large crowds across Iran and Iraq.
The High Court of Justice is considering a petition by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) seeking the release of 14 Palestinian Gazan doctors held in administrative detention, including Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. The state argues the detentions are justified under the Unlawful Combatants Law, citing individual security reviews and potential harm to state security.
President Donald Trump has renewed his call for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to withdraw American forces from Europe. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen reiterated that Greenland is not for sale, while Nato allies unveiled new defence spending pledges and reportedly worked to avoid further friction with Trump.
The High Court of Justice has ordered the state to respond by Tuesday to challenges against Tzohar Kashrut's newly issued license as an official kashrut-certifying body. The dispute involves claims of procedural flaws by state officials and Tzohar's insistence that the license was lawfully granted under the 2021 kashrut reform.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued for Ukraine's membership, citing its strong defenses and slow Russian advances. Meanwhile, NATO leaders face divisions over the war in Ukraine, defence spending, and the US-Israel conflict in Iran, with Trump attending the summit.
As Israel marks 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political longevity is contrasted with the coalition's controversial legislative push. Critics point to a lack of a state inquiry and a perceived detachment from public mood, while supporters note his historical ability to read the electorate.
Lawyers for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, a detained Gaza hospital director, say he was severely beaten by Israeli prison guards and is at risk of dying. The Israel Prison Service has rejected the allegations as false. The UN has weighed in on his detention.
Israel has appointed Ruth Cohen-Dar as its first-ever resident ambassador to Slovenia, following Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's decision to open an embassy in Ljubljana. The move comes amid a shift in bilateral relations after the election of pro-Israel Prime Minister Janez Jansa, who has pledged to move Slovenia's embassy to Jerusalem and reverse recognition of a Palestinian state.
The IDF announced the discovery of RPG and anti-tank missile launchers in a civilian home in Tallousa, as well as a fortified Hezbollah anti-tank position in Wadi Saluki linked to a 2006 battle that killed 11 soldiers. Over 150 weapons were also found in Hadatha, with more than 90 infrastructure sites destroyed.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election in which he will stand again, amid scrutiny over his finances and donations. The move has drawn mixed reactions, with some rivals boycotting the contest while his party rallies support.
A viral photo of a bound and blindfolded Palestinian detainee has sparked anguish among two mothers in Gaza, each believing the man is her missing son. Israel's military confirmed the image is genuine and said an inquiry is underway, but has not identified the man.
Two explosions near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus wounded at least 18 people, including four police officers. Macron's visit, the first by a Western head of state since 2024, continued scheduled meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Syrian authorities said they have arrested a suspect cell, while TotalEnergies' CEO said security concerns still prevent onshore oil operations.
Two major UK house price indices tell different stories for June: Nationwide reports a second month of stagnation with the average home at £277,484, while Lloyds records the first monthly rise since February at £299,330. Both point to a market shaped by the aftermath of the Iran war, with mortgage rates elevated and regional variations pronounced.
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria marks the first by a western European leader since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in 2024. The trip underscores Syria's growing regional role and France's support for its new leadership, including efforts to lift sanctions.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, a victory players framed as poetic justice after FIFA allowed Folarin Balogun to play despite his red card, following a lobbying call from President Trump. The decision had sparked outrage across Europe, with Belgium's federation challenging his eligibility.
Nato leaders gather in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by US pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Secretary General Mark Rutte calls for concrete plans to reach spending targets, while the alliance seeks to showcase unity and new arms contracts amid concerns over European defence industry capacity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning the move could disrupt the regional balance of power. His comments come as President Trump heads to Ankara for a NATO summit where Turkey is expected to push for renewed access to the program.