Traffic disruptions spread across Israel as ultra-Orthodox protest military draft Demonstrators objected to the police response to arrests linked to draft enforcement. June 24, 2026
Netanyahu says he didn’t ask for Trump’s approval before striking Iran 'There are moments when you have to know how to tell even the president of the United States what we stand for,' said Netanyahu. June 24, 2026
IDF traps Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon tunnel after kidnapping alert Israeli officials said the terrorists remain besieged inside the complex and that Israel is demanding their unconditional surrender. June 24, 2026
Israel considers limited southern Lebanon withdrawal despite previous pledges Israeli officials emphasized that any withdrawal under consideration would be limited in scope. June 23, 2026
IDF strikes armed terror cell; Hezbollah claims ceasefire violation The military emphasized that it would continue operating against immediate threats and would not allow Hezbollah to endanger Israeli civilians or soldiers. June 23, 2026
Trump reportedly told Netanyahu before Gaza ceasefire, ‘Everyone is sick of you’ According to the authors, tensions escalated after an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha on Sept. 9. June 23, 2026
Israeli ambassador to US calls Lebanon talks a ‘train wreck’ 'It is not Iran's role. Its role is to leave Lebanon. The role of the Lebanese government is to exercise its sovereignty,' Leiter said. June 23, 2026
Researchers challenge Gaza mortality survey in Lancet correspondence Drawing on GPS information released with the study, DellaPergola and Zlochin said interview areas overlapped in some locations rather than remaining distinct. June 22, 2026
Israeli columnist tells Trump ‘we feel betrayed’ over Iran agreement Zaken accused the president of abandoning a broader strategy aimed at confronting Iran. June 22, 2026
Iran rejects Vance’s claim that IAEA inspectors can return Tasnim said Tehran considers its policy of 'nuclear ambiguity' a critical strategic asset and an important safeguard against U.S. pressure. June 22, 2026
IDF limits commanders’ authority in Lebanon, restricts proactive strikes The Israeli military issued a statement directing forces to operate only within Israel’s self-declared security zone in southern Lebanon. June 22, 2026
Homeland Security chief says Iran used World Cup delegation to try to enter U.S. Mullen also reported an increase in attempts by Iranian nationals to enter the United States through the country’s northern border with Canada. June 21, 2026
Trump warns Iran: Close Hormuz and ‘I’ll blow the s— out of them’ Trump suggested the United States could become the "Guardian Angel" of the route and claim 20% of the oil moving through it. June 21, 2026
Iranian delegation walks out of Switzerland talks over Trump remarks An Iranian source told the Tasnim news agency: 'If Israel does not withdraw from Lebanon, the negotiations will be halted.' June 21, 2026
Israel weighs limited Lebanon pullback ahead of Washington talks One of the locations being discussed is the Beaufort Castle area, a site that has become a point of disagreement among officials involved in the deliberations. June 21, 2026
Israel to increase military independence as threat of US arms embargo arises The concerns come amid growing friction between Trump and Netanyahu over Israel's military posture in Lebanon. June 21, 2026
Obama says Iran war left U.S. in weaker position than before conflict The memorandum does not fully resolve questions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. June 20, 2026
Trump says secret operations crippled Iran before nuclear negotiations President Trump said U.S. forces destroyed approximately 200 Iranian fighter jets, sank 159 vessels and dismantled Iran’s senior military leadership. June 20, 2026
2 IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon The casualties included two soldiers who were seriously wounded and one officer who sustained moderate injuries. June 20, 2026
‘All of Lebanon must burn,’ says minister after Hezbollah kills 4 IDF soldiers Both President Trump and Vice President Vance have criticized Israel for ongoing operations against Hezbollah. June 19, 2026
Trump will ‘likely’ back Netanyahu in election, but ‘needs to know’ something Trump described the relationship with Netanyahu as less friendly than in the past. June 19, 2026
Trump says Israel shouldn’t complain about Iran MoU, claims it backed out of Soleimani assassination According to NBC, U.S. officials familiar with the planning rejected President Trump’s characterization of Israel’s role. June 19, 2026
Hamas documents detail effort to deceive Israel ahead of Oct. 7 massacre Hamas sought to create the impression that it was focused on diplomacy, economic issues, and limited military activity. June 19, 2026
Sen. Roger Wicker says Obama deal gave Iran a ‘pittance’ compared to MoU Wicker further said he opposes sanctions relief or releasing frozen Iranian assets. June 18, 2026
CENTCOM announces US has lifted naval blockade on Iran American naval forces, however, will continue operating in the region as part of efforts to verify that the agreement is being carried out. June 18, 2026
Vance slams Israel for ‘killing its way out of problems,’ claims Iran needs ballistic missiles for ‘self-defense’ Apparently drawing a parallel between Iran and Israel, Vance said, 'You can’t tell the country, whether Israel or Iran, they’re not allowed to have any self-defense.' June 18, 2026
US-Iran deal released: Iran gets sanctions relief and $300 billion for reconstruction The second phase of the deal focuses on Iran’s nuclear program and negotiating a broader final agreement within 60 days. June 18, 2026
ISW warns reported $300 billion Iran package could fund military rebuilding Baghaei, Iran's Foreign Minister spokesman, defended the expenditures, saying military programs were necessary to counter perceived threats facing Iran. June 17, 2026
Trump says Iran can keep ballistic missiles, criticizes Netanyahu over Lebanon Referring to Netanyahu, Trump said: 'You got what you wanted, Iran is not going to bomb you.' June 17, 2026
At G7, Trump unveils $300 billion Iran fund, extends ceasefire to Lebanon Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend an in-person signing ceremony scheduled for Friday. June 17, 2026
Suspects in plot to attack UFC event at the White House targeted pro-Israel lawmakers, FBI says Proper circulated images and messages obtained from TrackAIPAC.com that highlighted lawmakers because of their support for Israel and ties to pro-Israel political action committees. June 16, 2026
Saudi media publishes purported US-Iran MoU The released MoU resembles a 14-point version published by Iran media which President Trump described as 'fake news.' June 16, 2026
US to allow Iran to export oil immediately under ceasefire proposal A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that the sanctions relief would not be unlimited. June 16, 2026
US denied Israel permission to see Iran MoU before signing Netanyahu said any arrangement with Tehran must be backed by military pressure. June 16, 2026
Majority of senior IDF and Mossad officials think Iran deal is insufficient for Israel’s security Many within the defense establishment also favored maintaining stringent economic pressure on Iran rather than releasing frozen assets. June 15, 2026
Netanyahu breaks silence on Trump’s Iran Deal, touts ‘mission of my life’ Netanyahu argued that the current situation differs from previous diplomatic efforts because of military pressure on Iran. June 15, 2026
Senior US official: Israel withdrawal not included in Iran deal Defense Minister Israel Katz said the deal is not binding on Israel and stated that the Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from security zones. June 15, 2026
Iranians frustrated with US for abandoning regime change Many expected that Washington would take a more active role in supporting anti-government demonstrations. June 14, 2026
Iran rejects Trump offer of ‘money,’ threatens retaliatory strike after Beirut attack Iran asserted that the country’s military capabilities had strengthened under the leadership of Mojtaba Khamenei. June 14, 2026
IDF raises alert for Iranian attack after strike in Beirut The military said there were currently no changes to civilian guidelines. June 14, 2026
Netanyahu will not attend Trump’s G7 talks with Middle East leaders Israeli officials have voiced strong reservations about the reported framework. June 14, 2026
Iran seals off uranium stockpile with collapsed tunnels and explosive mines Access would now require extensive excavation and de-mining operations, even for Iranian authorities. June 13, 2026
UAE to release $20 billion in frozen funds to Iran – report The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no frozen Iranian assets had been transferred. June 13, 2026
Israeli officials warn Iran deal leaves major security concerns unresolved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have emphasized that Israel is not a party to the agreement. June 13, 2026
Likud falls to one-year low in poll to 22 as war, haredi service law weigh on support Eisenkot expanded his advantage over the prime minister, receiving 44% support compared with Netanyahu’s 40%. June 12, 2026
UK police group calls Zionism ‘hatred,’ labels IDF as a ‘terrorist organization’ The document also compares the war in Gaza to the Holocaust and challenges accounts of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. June 12, 2026
US forces were three hours from striking Iran as Qatar, UAE and Pakistan pressed Trump to hold fire The three leaders intervened after Trump warned that the United States would strike Iran 'very hard tonight.' June 12, 2026
Trump declares Iran war over, but Tehran stops short of approving deal Iran's Foreign Ministry declared that Tehran was ready to agree, but claimed the US changed some terms of the proposal June 12, 2026
High-ranking officer says disarming Hezbollah is key to combating explosive drones Amir Avivi: 'We see single drones powered by fiber optics, and it could be a swarm of dozens of drones that could be AI-powered.' June 12, 2026
Iran indicates ‘high probability” of accepting deal to end conflict Iran's Fars agency said Trump sought changes to the draft after becoming frustrated by delays from Mojtaba Khamenei in granting final approval. June 11, 2026
Trump caught Israel ‘by surprise’; Netanyahu says Israel not party to Iran deal Trump’s announcement reportedly caught Israel’s political and military leadership by surprise, as they received no advance notice from the United States. June 11, 2026
Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran, says agreement is near Earlier on Thursday, the president warned that the United States would strike Iran 'very hard.' June 11, 2026
Report: Hamas potentially agrees to transfer of weapons revised disarmament framework The proposal also links any transfer of weapons to a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. June 11, 2026
Defense Minister Katz warns of ‘deadly’ new attacks on Iran Katz said Israel has already identified potential targets and remains prepared to act. June 10, 2026
Netanyahu blasts Turkey’s ‘antisemitic dictator’ that Trump says ‘he loves’ Trump described Erdogan as a close ally and praised the relationship between the two leaders. June 10, 2026
Trump says secret US mission secured Strait of Hormuz, enabled transit of 100 million barrels of oil U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed that the U.S. military has been used to increase the flow of non-Iranian oil shipments departing through the Strait of Hormuz. June 10, 2026
Smotrich barred from France as six nations target Israeli leaders, communities in Judea and Samaria The announcement came as France joined Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, and New Zealand in unveiling coordinated sanctions targeting Israeli communities and individuals living in Judea and Samaria. June 9, 2026
Trump demands retaliation after probe connects Apache helicopter downing to Iran The two crew members aboard the helicopter survived. June 9, 2026
Israeli security cabinet approves automatic Beirut strike policy for Hezbollah attacks The move grants broader operational authority to the security establishment in an effort to enable a faster response to attacks from Lebanon. June 9, 2026
Irish football association requests neutral venue for Israel match Irish sports organizations have previously taken anti-Israel positions in sporting events. June 8, 2026
