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A US-led Board of Peace overseeing postwar Gaza reconstruction will convene in Cyprus from June 30 to July 1, according to Cyprus's government spokesperson. The meeting aims to implement Article 17 of President Trump's plan to isolate Hamas, but faces financial and legal hurdles.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Gulf region to address allies' security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The deal, which extends a fragile ceasefire and includes provisions on sanctions relief and the Strait of Hormuz, has raised questions among Gulf states that were attacked by Iran during the conflict.
High-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The talks included IAEA inspections, a temporary US oil license, and a Lebanon deconfliction cell, though Israeli criticism highlights unresolved concerns.
As Israel and Lebanon hold talks in Washington, a US-backed proposal would have Lebanese troops, trained and vetted by Washington, take over some territory Israeli forces captured during the war with Hezbollah. Discussions also touch on a buffer zone and the broader regional ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his call for Israel to develop its own weapons manufacturing capacity, expressing gratitude for US support while urging reduced dependence. The statement comes amid a US congressional proposal to phase out annual military assistance, and as Israel's arms exports hit a record $19 billion last year.
A review of Russian press coverage highlights deep disagreements in Israel-Lebanon talks over Hezbollah, a US-Iran memorandum on Lebanon borders, and Marco Rubio's Gulf tour. It also covers Moscow's view on US diplomatic engagement in Ukraine and the EU's 21st sanctions package.
Israeli forces have sealed tunnel entrances in the southern Lebanese village of Tebnit, trapping dozens of Hezbollah fighters underground. Security officials are weighing whether to let the Lebanese army take control of the compound, while US intelligence has warned that continued operations could complicate a recent US-Iran memorandum.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Gulf tour aims to reassure allies concerned about the US-Iran peace deal, which includes a proposed $300 billion fund. The visit highlights divisions within the Trump administration over Israel's actions in Lebanon, while Israel insists it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the Islamabad MoU and Lake Lucerne Summit reinforce faith in dialogue, highlighting Pakistan's role in US-Iran de-escalation. He also discussed efforts to free 11 Pakistani seafarers held by Somali pirates.
The US Senate voted 50-48 to pass a nonbinding resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities with Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. The measure, already passed by the House, does not require Trump's signature, and Trump has criticized it as 'poorly timed and meaningless.'
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced a deconfliction cell involving the US, Iran, Lebanon and others to curb military operations in Lebanon and prevent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli leaders rejected the arrangement for excluding Israel and giving Iran a role, while US Vice President JD Vance described it as a step to protect both Lebanese sovereignty and Israeli security.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since February, following an interim US-Iran deal. The operation is coordinated with regional states, while shipping traffic is slowly resuming and diplomatic disputes over nuclear inspections persist.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will make new decisions on Iran if Tehran refuses to accept IAEA inspectors, while Iran's deputy foreign minister conditioned access on full US sanctions relief. The statements follow a June 17 memorandum of understanding and June 21 talks in Switzerland.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirmed Likud will hold democratic primaries, with PM Netanyahu expected to receive reserved spots. Meanwhile, MK Tally Gotliv attacked reports of her ouster, insisting primaries will take place and that Netanyahu wants her on the slate.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has stated that the fifth round of direct negotiations with Israel, currently underway in Washington, could be a game-changer. He emphasized that Lebanon's path in the talks is independent of the recent US-Iran deal, while expressing hope for a ceasefire and a positive outcome.
The International Maritime Organisation and Oman have announced a plan to evacuate ships and 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf following the war in West Asia. The plan involves temporary corridors, with one route along the Omani coast and another along the Iranian coast, but Iran has rejected the proposed coordinates, raising concerns about the operation's success.
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has called for Israel's unconditional withdrawal from southern Lebanon, saying the only way out is a clear timetable for troop pullout. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated that there are no plans to leave. The statements mark an escalation in rhetoric amid ongoing tensions.
Two people were killed in southern Lebanon by Israeli gunfire, marking the first fatal incident since a ceasefire largely held. Hezbollah condemned the shooting as a blatant violation, while Israel said it targeted armed terrorists posing a threat.
Senior BRICS officials concluded a two-day security meeting in New Delhi, focusing on geopolitical tensions, economic challenges, and global security. India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire understanding and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while warning of declining multilateralism. The bloc, now expanded to 13 member states, represents a significant share of the global population and economy.
The fifth round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations opened in Washington, focusing on pilot areas for Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah claimed IDF violations of the ceasefire, while reports emerged about possible return of Ron Arad's remains.