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On the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe, former hostages and their families gathered at the Peres Center to honor a wounded soldier, as Israel released classified protocols and reflected on the raid's legacy amid current crises.
Iran is set to hold a weeklong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a war with the US and Israel. The event is seen as a show of support for the Islamic Republic, though analysts question public enthusiasm. Key figures, including a top general, have appeared publicly for the first time since the conflict began.
Israel's cabinet decision to officially recognize the Armenian genocide has ended decades of caution, but it has also sparked debate over political motives and drawn sharp reactions from Turkey and Azerbaijan, while Armenia's response remains cautious.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a US-Israeli strike. The visit underscores Pakistan's role in mediating the US-Iran ceasefire.
A San Francisco jury convicted seven pro-Palestinian protesters of misdemeanor charges for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024, but deadlocked on a felony conspiracy count. The defendants face up to five years in jail, with sentencing set for August.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Iran to attend the funeral of assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a high-level Pakistani delegation. The funeral, scheduled to begin July 4 in Tehran and conclude in Mashhad on July 9, draws international representatives from China, Russia, and India, amid a fragile ceasefire.
In an interview with TASS, former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized US military interventions abroad, saying many Americans are tired of foreign wars that do not defend the homeland. She also accused the Trump administration of breaking campaign promises and highlighted the influence of the defense industry on US policy.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described Israel as a 'burden that humanity can no longer bear' in a CNN Turk interview, prompting Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to accuse him of 'textbook incitement to genocide'. Fidan later moderated his tone in an interview with The National, clarifying his criticism was directed at the current Israeli government, not Israel as a whole.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said soldiers should be the nation's top priority amid Knesset advancement of a contentious haredi draft bill. A senior IDF officer warned of severe strain on the regular combat force without urgent manpower legislation.
The 22nd Maccabiah Games kicked off in Jerusalem on July 1, 2026, drawing around 5,000 athletes from 35 to 40 countries. The opening ceremony blended celebration with remembrance, featuring performances by Israeli stars and appearances by former hostages and families of fallen soldiers, as organizers emphasized Jewish unity during a challenging period.
As Israel marks 1,000 days since the October 7 Hamas attack, families and communities along the Gaza border balance grief with reconstruction. Political divisions deepen over responsibility for the failures, with a minister accusing a former hostage negotiator of culpability and others demanding a state inquiry.
US officials in the Trump administration believed Israel may have planned to assassinate Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during sensitive negotiations, according to reports citing a New York Times account. Washington reportedly asked other governments to warn Iran and urged Israel to stand down. The episode highlighted diverging US and Israeli goals amid efforts to halt fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump told reporters and CNBC that Iran is agreeing to virtually all American demands, citing military success in the months-long war that began on February 28. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire, with implementation talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan held in Switzerland.
The IDF Disabled Veterans Organization has warned of a 'national disaster' following the Finance Ministry's rejection of a NIS 40 billion increase in defense spending, which the organization says excludes funding for veteran treatment. Meanwhile, the government approved a comprehensive reform for wounded soldiers, and a new rehabilitation center for traumatic brain injury veterans was announced.
Tucker Carlson said he plans to help build a new political party in the United States, criticizing the two major parties for being in 'lockstep solidarity.' He ruled out running as a candidate and voiced frustration with the Trump administration's foreign policy, particularly the war with Iran.
The Trump administration has reiterated its rejection of International Criminal Court authority over US citizens, calling the court's actions 'lawless and illegitimate.' Meanwhile, three ICC judges are suing the administration over sanctions they say were designed to punish and coerce them.
Israelis marked 1,000 days since the October 7 Hamas attack with protests and memorials, with families and the October Council demanding a state commission of inquiry. Commemorations included a convoy around the Gaza border, a ceremony in Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, and calls for accountability.
Organizers of the third national October 7 memorial ceremony have raised NIS 700,000 in the first 24 hours of a crowdfunding campaign. The event, set for October 7 in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park, aims to raise NIS 2 million and is described as the largest publicly funded memorial in Israel's history.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's Beirut visit underscores Damascus's preference for dialogue over military intervention, despite US President Donald Trump's suggestions that Syria could help combat Hezbollah. The visit included meetings with Lebanese leaders and a clear denial of any military intentions.
Israel commemorated the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe with ceremonies led by President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who drew parallels between the 1976 rescue mission and the ongoing conflict with Iran. The tributes highlighted the legacy of Lt.-Col. Yonatan 'Yoni' Netanyahu, the only Israeli soldier killed in the raid, and his brother's personal reflections.