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Israel's national basketball team opens training camp for its final two first-round World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia, despite multiple absences due to injuries and NBA players not being released. Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi emphasizes preparation and confidence in his available players, while a recent loss to Croatia highlighted ongoing challenges.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pressed for a full unclassified briefing on the US-Iran conflict, calling the war 'reckless and costly.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff briefed Congress on peace talks, with assurances on Iran's uranium stockpile.
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will take place in Qatar on Tuesday, but Iranian officials say no direct negotiations are planned, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.
Turkey and Syria condemned Israeli incursions and shelling in southern Syria after an attack in the village of Abdin forced families to flee. Israel said it killed armed terrorists, while the Syrian Sijil Center documented nearly 300 Israeli operations in June.
Nabih Berri, Lebanon's Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally, denounced the US-brokered agreement with Israel, warning it could divide the country and vowing to block its approval in parliament. The deal, signed Friday, aims to gradually restore Lebanese sovereignty and disarm non-state groups, but Hezbollah has rejected it as a surrender.
India dispatched a delegation led by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to Tehran for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The choice has drawn criticism from a former Indian ambassador, while President Pezeshkian has invited PM Modi to the burial ceremonies.
US petrol prices have fallen to an average of $3.86 per gallon, according to the AAA, as US-Iran peace talks continue amid ongoing clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets remain volatile, with prices surging after President Trump announced fresh strikes against Iran, while the president's economic claims draw mixed reviews.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the country's official recognition of the Armenian Genocide, a decision that has been decades in the making. The move aligns Israel with 32 other nations and has been framed as a moral imperative, ending years of diplomatic avoidance.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel is developing space-based laser systems to carry out attacks above the Earth, positioning the country as a future leader in space-attack capabilities. Katz said no country currently has the ability to mount attacks in spaceaine claiming that Israel must become the leading nation in this field. The announcement builds on earlier statements and highlights Israel's existing laser and missile defense programs, including the Iron Beam and Arrow 3 systems.
Israel's Cabinet and parliament have formally recognised the World War I massacres of Armenians as genocide, a move widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey amid deteriorating ties. The decision, which must still be ratified by parliament, has drawn criticism from Azerbaijan and scepticism in Armenia.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned Israeli incursions and artillery shelling in the southern provinces of Quneitra and Daraa, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty. Residents briefly fled the village of Abidin overnight after Israeli forces advanced and opened fire. The Israeli military said it killed several armed terrorists in its self-declared security zone.
Former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, in an interview with TASS, called for strengthening Russia-US relations, describing the current state as tragic and expressing doubts about a rapprochement under President Trump. She attributed the lack of progress to the influence of neoconservatives and pro-Israel donors, claiming most Americans support normalization.
Ship tracking data shows a sharp fall in commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced it was closing the waterway again, with reports of vessels slowing or halting. The US Central Command disputes closures and says it has helped over 800 vessels transit since early May.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks 'for now' and renew talks in Doha, Qatar, to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, reported by several outlets citing senior U.S. officials and Axios, comes amid recent escalation and technical negotiations continue, with Iran seeking management rights and the U.S. prioritizing free traffic through the strategic waterway.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on June 26, aiming to end the conflict and restore Lebanese sovereignty. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the deal as a "surrender of sovereignty," and protests erupted in Beirut, underscoring the challenges of implementation.
Azerbaijan has criticized Israel's decision to recognize the Armenian genocide, calling it a matter of serious concern. The move, announced on Sunday, has strained ties between the two allies, with Azerbaijan urging Israel to reconsider.
Following Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham is tipped to become the UK's next prime minister. His stance on Israel and Gaza is under scrutiny, with reports highlighting his call for a ceasefire, support for a two-state solution, and history of condemning antisemitism.
Israeli forces destroyed a large underground facility in southern Lebanon, which officials say was a Hezbollah tunnel. The operation, which triggered a massive explosion near Majdal Zoun, was carried out despite a US-mediated ceasefire framework. Israel notified the US in advance, according to Israeli officials.
The Israeli military has conducted extensive strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations. Reports indicate over 80 targets were hit, including command centers in the Bekaa Valley and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Casualty figures from both sides vary, with some sources reporting significant civilian deaths.
Planned anti-Hamas protests in Gaza on June 26 drew almost no public response, with reports indicating Hamas used intimidation, threats, and armed deployment to suppress dissent. The IDF had prepared for potential riots along the Yellow Line, but the demonstrations did not occur as anticipated.