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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a NIS 2 billion ($685 million) agreement to build 6,000 homes and expand infrastructure in Karnei Shomron.

Mike Waltz: "I was personally with the president last year when he sent a letter suggesting to the Iranians we enter into negotiations... This president has always put diplomacy first, but unlike his predecessors, it has to be backed with credible military force."

Mike Waltz: "There will not be upfront 'cash,' so to speak, that we saw in the Obama deal, in the JCPOA, with literally pallets of cash... and secondarily, this is all about verification... I can promise you that we are not going to have these massive loopholes, whether it's working with the UN's IAEA or other form of inspectors."

The IDF released footage of an airstrike on a Hezbollah command center in Beirut, saying the site was used to coordinate attacks against Israeli civilians and troops. The strike followed the launch of three Hezbollah drones that exploded in military zones in northern Israel.

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IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the military remains on high alert following Israel’s strike on Hezbollah in Beirut. He called Lebanon the main focus, approved new battle plans, and said continued operations would further weaken Hezbollah’s southern front.

Mike Waltz on getting Iran to negotiate: "This diplomatic isolation... I think has been an incredibly important piece."

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Iran criticized Israel’s strike on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, with senior officials claiming it threatened emerging US-Iran negotiations. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf accused Washington of enabling the attack, while Deputy Commander Mohammad-Jafar Asadi warned that the strike “will not go unanswered.”

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi said Israel’s recognition of Somaliland will be remembered in the nation’s diplomatic history. During a meeting in Jerusalem, he thanked Israel for its support, while President Herzog called for expanded cooperation on security, stability, and shared interests.

President Trump criticized Israel’s strike on Beirut, saying it should not disrupt a peace deal with Iran that he said is close to completion. He urged all sides, including Hezbollah, to halt attacks and said a broader agreement could bring peace to the region, including Lebanon.

Sec. Hegseth: "President Trump has already set back Iran's nuclear program in devastating ways, from Midnight Hammer to this campaign... If Iran does not want to comply, then they can deal with the War Department again — which we'd rather not have to do..."

Six people were killed when two helicopters collided mid-air over Recreio dos Bandeirantes in southwest Rio de Janeiro.

Netanyahu wished President Trump a happy 80th birthday, praising his leadership and the U.S.-Israel alliance. Netanyahu highlighted America’s 250th anniversary and expressed hope that Trump would continue advancing “peace through strength” and strengthening ties between the two countries.

Anti-G7 protests in Geneva turned violent as demonstrators reportedly set a Tesla vehicle on fire and vandalized a bank. The incidents occurred during demonstrations against the G7 summit, prompting a police response as authorities monitored further unrest and potential escalation in the city.

Obama: "It's a reminder that on a lot of different foreign policy problems, the notion we can just bully our way or bomb our way to solution may sometimes seem appealing ... You'd think we would've learned that lesson by now, but it seems like every so often we have to learn that lesson again."

President Trump reportedly believes the agreement with Iran will be signed today.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal ending military operations, including a ceasefire involving Hezbollah in Lebanon. He said the agreement will be signed in Switzerland on Friday following intensive negotiations.

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President Trump announced that a deal with Iran had been completed and authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He also said the U.S. naval blockade would be lifted immediately, allowing commercial shipping and oil exports to resume.

Taiwan is considering deploying armed robot dogs on remote islands in the South China Sea as part of efforts to strengthen defenses against China. The military has tested reconnaissance, surveillance, and weapon-equipped models developed with U.S. firm Ghost Robotics, which could be used by marines and coast guard units for patrols, inspections, and coastal security missions.

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Footage shows the Indian Air Force’s AN-32 transport aircraft crash while landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on June 13. The aircraft veered off the runway, crashed, and caught fire. Five IAF personnel were killed, and an investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.

Boro Park Chavivim time-lapse of their car checkup annual event today.

President Trump said ships carrying oil are resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

VP Vance on the agreement with Iran: “What this agreement does is really twofold — on the one hand, it ensures that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, while simultaneously opening the Strait of Hormuz…"

VP Vance: “We have to remember, their economy is fundamentally destroyed. Their nuclear program is fundamentally destroyed. If they don’t do the right things, they’re never going to have the money to rebuild their nuclear program to begin with.”

President Trump: "Sadly, if you import people from Third World Countries, you quickly become a Third World Country — And there's not a thing you can do about it."

Iran's FM Spokesman Esmail Baghaei: "Under this memorandum of understanding, the American side is obligated to lift all sanctions, secondary, primary, UN Security Council sanctions, and relevant IAEA Board resolutions. ... From the moment the MOU is signed on Friday, Iran must be able to sell oil, petrochemical products, and petroleum derivatives without any obstacle."

Residents in Lebanon’s southern city of Nabatieh were filmed attempting to return home after apparently believing the US-Iran ceasefire extended to Lebanon. No official Lebanon ceasefire or organized return has been announced, and authorities warned residents against returning despite claims from Hezbollah, Iran, and Pakistan.

Ben Gvir and Smotrich condemned the pending US-Iran ceasefire deal, arguing Israel must retain military freedom. Both insisted Israel continue confronting Iranian threats, with Smotrich warning against any agreement that allows Tehran to advance toward nuclear weapons.

A live slaughter in Boro Park during a daily Daf Yomi Shuir.

El Al signed a deal with Starlink to provide high-speed in-flight internet on its aircraft starting in 2027. The service will be offered free to passengers, subject to conditions, supporting streaming, remote work, and digital connectivity.

A Russian Tu-22M3 long-range supersonic bomber crashed near Svirsk in the Irkutsk region. The crew successfully ejected, and authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

President Trump arrives for the 2026 G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.

Somaliland opened its first-ever embassy in Jerusalem, with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar attending the inauguration. The mission becomes the eighth embassy in Jerusalem, joining those of the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay and Fiji.

Britain will ban children under 16 from using major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

President Trump on sanctions relief in the Iran deal: "It's really a behavioral thing. If they do what they're supposed to do, that starts taking effect."

President Trump on Iran: "The deal's all signed and the Strait is partially open...Friday it'll be completely open."

Israeli defense companies at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris were screened off by wooden barriers despite complying with French restrictions. Israel’s Defense Ministry called the move discriminatory and said it would continue promoting Israeli defense exports despite efforts to limit visibility.

A giant inflatable World Cup soccer ball broke free during heavy rain and strong winds, rolling through San Salvador streets.

Netanyahu on Iran: "The struggle is not over. We will have to continue standing guard and defending ourselves whenever necessary."

The IDF said it killed two Hamas cell commanders in separate strikes in central and northern Gaza. The military said both operatives were planning attacks on troops and posed imminent threats before being targeted.

United Airlines unveiled a special America 250 livery on a Boeing 737-800 and a Boeing 787-10 to honor US veterans and military personnel. The design recognizes the airline’s 8,300 veteran employees, including 1,500 National Guard and Reserve members.

The Supreme Court let New York’s gun industry liability law remain in place. The law allows lawsuits against gun companies over public safety concerns, while gun manufacturers argued federal law protects them from such claims.

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. Emergency crews responded immediately, while authorities launched an investigation into the incident and the condition of those involved remains unclear.

Ben Gvir canceled a planned US trip after reportedly being asked for fingerprints and information about past convictions during the visa process. Questions also emerged over whether the visit was primarily diplomatic or personal after conflicting explanations.

Netanyahu: “With an agreement or without an agreement, Iran will not have nuclear weapons — not today and not tomorrow. As long as I am prime minister of Israel, it will not happen.”

Sen. Schumer on Iran deal: "In these high-stakes negotiations, the devil is in the details, but Trump hasn’t even revealed the text of his ‘understanding’ with Iran."

Video from near the crash site shows heavy flames and thick black smoke rising after the reported B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base.

Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife. He accused President Trump of directing a politically motivated probe. The DOJ and White House have not publicly commented.

VP Vance on the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran: "All of these things come along with benefits if Iran delivers, and nothing if Iran doesn't deliver... Most importantly, they're going to have a verifiable commitment to not building a nuclear weapon."

VP Vance on Iran: "There hasn't been a single dollar of sanctions relief or unfrozen assets, either from the United States or any of our allies in the Gulf... They only get that benefit if they meet their obligations under the agreement."

Video shows Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) v14 test navigating city streets in China.

The Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation pledged NIS 200 million ($69 million) toward a new rehabilitation hospital in Tel Aviv. The NIS 1.1 billion ($390 million) facility will open in 2032, include 540 beds, and feature a PTSD clinic for IDF veterans.

NYPD officers spotted a man carrying a loaded gun in a large Times Square crowd after the Knicks game and quickly arrested him.

Google said a Chinese-linked hacking group secretly targeted US and Canadian academic, medical and military research institutions from 2023 to 2025. The hackers sought defense, AI and medical research data before Google detected the operation and notified affected organizations.

A New York judge blocked a subpoena seeking a litigant’s ChatGPT records, ruling the AI conversations were protected legal work product. The decision prevents access to prompts and outputs in a lender’s lawsuit and may shape future cases involving AI privacy.

VP Vance: "One of the core parts of the agreement is that the IAEA and the United States are going to help Iran destroy the highly enriched stockpile, and that's something that's spelled out very clearly in the MOU."

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The IDF said it killed two terrorists involved in the October 7 attack during weekend airstrikes in Gaza. The targets were Hamas commander Muhammad al-Namrouti, accused of holding hostages, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Muawiya al-Aidi, who allegedly participated in the Be’eri massacre and later terror operations.

The Health Ministry found Clonazepam and Lorazepam in Prinok fruit puree after several Jerusalem infants were hospitalized. Two Zol veGadol branches were closed, and an investigation is underway. All affected children have been discharged, and officials say no manufacturing defect has been identified.

Thousands of Haredi demonstrators, led by the Ger Rebbe, rallied outside Military Prison 10 to protest the jailing of a Gur yeshiva student over alleged draft evasion.

Somaliland Defense Minister Mohamed Yusef Ali denied reports that Israel is negotiating to establish a military base in Somaliland, calling them rumors. He said Israel provides training to Somaliland’s military and police but confirmed there is no Israeli military presence in the Horn of Africa territory.

Thieves used a stolen telehandler to rip an ATM from a Nationwide bank branch in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, before loading the machine into a pickup truck and fleeing the scene.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel and Somaliland secretly cooperated for years on classified operations and now plan to expand security ties. The remarks came during Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi’s first state visit abroad since Israel recognized Somaliland in December.

Onboard footage shows a Ukrainian interceptor drone using a large stick to knock Russian quadcopters out of the sky over the frontline.

Newly published excerpts from a 2022 handwritten document by Yahya Sinwar detail Hamas's preparations for the October 7 attack, including coordinated border breaches, hostage-taking plans, and expectations that Israel could respond with its strongest military capabilities, including a possible nuclear weapon.

CENTCOM denied Iranian propaganda claiming three American service members were killed in Kuwait, stating no U.S. personnel were killed or injured and all forces remain accounted for.

Federal law enforcement said there is no indication of foul play in the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The FBI is assisting local authorities with the investigation, and officials said all available information points away from criminal activity.

The front page of Iran's government-linked Hamshahri newspaper depicts President Trump holding a portrait of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham alongside senior U.S. and Israeli officials, with the English and Hebrew message: “Get ready for sudden death.”

Sen. Mitch McConnell's office released a photo of him recovering in a hospital.

CENTCOM announced new strikes against Iran targeting its ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sen. Mitch McConnell said a fall caused his June 14 hospitalization, ending weeks of speculation about his condition. The Kentucky Republican said he is recovering but will not return to the Senate yet, though he provided no timeline for his return.

Iran-backed Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree accused Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, calling the attack a violation of the de-escalation period. Saree warned the strikes would not go unanswered and said Saudi Arabia would bear responsibility for the consequences.

Close-up footage showed airstrikes striking Sanaa Airport after Yemen's internationally recognized government said it targeted the facility to prevent an Iranian Mahan Air flight carrying a Houthi delegation from landing. The aircraft diverted to Hodeidah and landed safely.

The New York Times reported Israel spent years recruiting former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a future leader, arranging secret meetings with Mossad and helping him escape house arrest. The reported plan ultimately failed, and Iran’s government remained firmly in control.

President Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz will remain open, reinstated an Iranian shipping blockade, and proposed a 20% cargo fee to fund U.S. security operations. He said all countries except Iran would retain unrestricted access to the strategic waterway.

Russia released footage showing a 3-ton FAB-3000 glide bomb striking Orikhove in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. The guided bomb carries about 1.4 tons of explosives and was launched from roughly 40 km away.

The European Commission launched the Team Gaza Initiative with 15 partners, pledging €883.6 million ($1 billion) for Gaza's early recovery. Twelve European countries, Japan, the World Bank, and the European Investment Bank joined the aid initiative.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Pentagon formed a joint task force to investigate and prosecute unauthorized leaks of sensitive information to the media, Sec. Hegseth announced.

Footage captured floodwaters sweeping away cars in Chengde, Hebei province, after Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year, brought torrential rain to the country's eastern coast.

The Trump administration launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, citing threats to US sovereignty. Sec. Rubio said Washington will use sanctions, diplomacy, and other measures to prevent the ICC from targeting Americans and allies.

CENTCOM: "Yesterday, using multiple one-way attack surface drones, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran. Three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hit the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, marking the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations. Last night’s strikes degraded Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial shipping."

US-Iran missile and drone exchanges pushed the Dow down 106.72 points, the S&P 500 down 0.4%, and the Nasdaq down 0.94%. Oil surged more than 4% after President Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran following Tehran's reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Brendan Carr: "We're going to vote this month to change how we run our space bureau operations. It'll be objective criteria, and if you hit those, you should expect much faster FCC approvals. In fact, we've cut the backlog of FCC approvals down by about half."

Zelensky awarded Macron Ukraine’s Order of Liberty, praising him as “a true friend of Ukraine” for his continued support. The leaders also discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses and expanding bilateral defense cooperation.

President Trump holds a Freedom250 Grad Prix Showcase at the White House: "I'm thrilled to be here with some of the most extraordinary figures in the history of motorsports as we count down to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix...it will be one of the most unforgettable racing events the world has ever seen."

A Massachusetts jury convicted former Analog Devices employee Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi of conspiring to illegally export restricted electronics to Iran. Prosecutors linked the components to Iran’s military drone program, while the defense argued there was no proof the parts reached Iran.

CENTCOM said it will resume its maritime blockade of Iranian ports on July 14 at 4 p.m. ET. During the previous blockade, US forces redirected more than 140 vessels, disabled nine non-compliant ships, and allowed over 50 humanitarian aid vessels to pass.

The Foreign Ministry urged Australia to confront antisemitism after The Australian reported anti-Jewish discrimination in hospitals. The investigation cited antisemitic posts, Nazi imagery, and complaints of poor care for Jewish patients.

EU foreign ministers debated a possible bloc-wide ban on imports from Israeli settlements after pressure from several member states. No decision was expected, but discussions assessed support for future action as Germany and Italy remained undecided on the proposal.

Ukraine carried out the first fully unmanned amphibious landing, on the Kinburn Spit. A drone landing craft dropped a UGV onto the beach to strike Russian positions.

More than two dozen Democratic senators demanded the Trump administration release findings from its investigation into the February 28 strike on an Iranian girls’ school. They also requested a prevention plan after reports the attack killed more than 175 children and teachers.

President Trump on the Iranian regime: "These people are crazy... To them, deals are made to be broken. They are extremely unreliable people — and, frankly, if they ever had a nuclear weapon they'd use it within one day."

President Trump on the MOU with Iran: "It was a test. We didn't know. Look, memorandums of understanding when you're dealing with sleaze bags don't mean much... it was sort of a test, and they weren't there. They didn't honor the test."

President Trump on Iran: "We're going to hit them very hard tonight and we're going to hit them hard tomorrow — and there's not a damn thing they can do about it. They have nothing. They have nothing going other than they have big mouths... I got to know them, and they're stone cold crazy."

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to temporarily fill his Senate seat until January. Nordone will become the first woman to represent South Carolina in the US Senate.

California and 11 other states sued to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger would eliminate competition, raise prices, reduce content choices, and harm consumers, movie theaters, cable distributors, and entertainment workers.

Footage allegedly showed U.S. airstrikes hitting Konarak in southeastern Iran. The coastal city hosts Iranian naval and air facilities and previously experienced unexplained explosions that U.S. and Israeli officials denied targeting.