As relentless Hezbollah fire targets northern communities in Israel, calls for tougher action in Lebanon continue. Former prime minister Naftali Bennett attacks the government, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands “flattening Dahiyeh,” and former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot blames the lack of a decisive response.
A battle of narratives and psychological warfare followed Trump's announcement on an emerging memorandum of understanding in the Persian Gulf. While the US president is declaring tough demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear issue, reports by Al Jazeera and Fars claim the move is a false presentation.
The IDF Home Front Command estimates that Iran will try to fire missiles at Israel faster than in the past in the next war. The Home Front Command stresses that the next time, too, secrecy at the start of the war against Iran will come at the expense of protection, meaning no advance warning will be given to the public. And: Within how many years will all Israelis be protected?
US officials say initial agreement has been reached on a 60-day memorandum of understanding and the launch of nuclear talks. Most of the terms have been agreed, but the US president asked for a few days to think it over. On the table: a ceasefire, enriched uranium and sanctions relief.
The target was a senior Hezbollah missile array official. Earlier, the Israeli Air Force also attacked targets in the Tyre area.
A CNN analysis of satellite images reveals that the Islamic Republic has reopened at least 50 blocked access points at 18 underground missile sites. Contrary to statements by Trump, the arsenal was not destroyed but trapped, and is now being cleared with bulldozers. The Pentagon is concerned that Iran will rebuild its drone fleet within six months.
Hours after a stormy vote in which the required majority threshold was lowered, all Israeli products were removed from the shelves at Park Slope Food Coop. Jewish members of the food cooperative are threatening a counter-boycott and mass resignations.
The move announced by Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon comes after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres decided to include Israeli bodies on a blacklist dealing with sexual violence in conflict zones. "We are done with this UN secretary-general."
US President Donald Trump sent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other regional leaders a draft memorandum with Iran, while Tehran published a counterdocument demanding that the US Navy move away from the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says no deal will be signed that would allow Iran to hold nuclear weapons or control the Strait of Hormuz.
A new report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy claims that Qatar Foundation International invested more than $65 million in hundreds of education programs in the United States. According to the findings, the organization influenced teaching materials, teacher training and content about the Middle East, including cases in which Israel was replaced by “Palestine” on maps.
