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Shlomi Mayor Gabi Naaman warned residents that fighting in northern Israel could intensify in the coming days following a meeting with IDF Northern Command officials. He also urged authorities to close schools and move to distance learning after increased Hezbollah drone attacks.

Ferrari officially unveiled the Ferrari Luce, the company’s first fully electric car. The four-door EV produces 1,050 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds, and features a 122 kWh battery with an expected 280-mile range. Ferrari said the $640,000 vehicle includes four electric motors, 350kW charging, OLED screens, and an interior co-designed by former Apple design chief Jony Ive. US deliveries are expected to begin in 2027.

A senior U.S. official signaled support for possible Israeli escalation against Hezbollah, accusing the group of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with drones and rockets. The official said Hezbollah is trying to derail Lebanon-Israel negotiations and warned the current situation along the border is unsustainable.

President Trump said Iran’s enriched uranium should either be handed over to the United States for destruction or destroyed under international supervision in coordination with Iran and atomic energy authorities.

Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a man vandalized the Israeli-owned Bagels & Company in Queens on the first day of Shavuos, with surveillance footage showing him throwing plants, chairs, and tables at the storefront.

President Trump indicated he could sign legislation making Daylight Saving Time permanent, backing the Sunshine Protection Act after a House committee advanced the bill in a 48-1 vote. The proposal would end twice-yearly clock changes if approved by Congress.

An 8-year-old Israeli boy discovered a rare 1,700-year-old Roman-era statuette fragment during a family trip to the Ramon Crater, the Israel Antiquities Authority said. Archaeologists said the artifact may depict a Roman or Nabatean deity and praised the boy for turning it over to authorities.

An explosive drone struck the northern border community of Metula after sirens sounded, the IDF said. Hebrew media reported the drone exploded on a home’s roof. No injuries were reported.

President Trump indicated he could sign legislation making Daylight Saving Time permanent, backing the Sunshine Protection Act after a House committee advanced the bill in a 48-1 vote. The proposal would end twice-yearly clock changes if approved by Congress.

The IDF said troops completed a major engineering operation in Beit Hanoun, destroying 11 kilometers of Hamas tunnels and hundreds of terror sites.

Iran’s foreign ministry accused the United States of violating the ceasefire with strikes in Hormozgan province. The US said it targeted mine-laying boats and missile launch sites in defensive actions. Iranian media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas following the reported attacks.

Kevin Hassett: "People are onshoring drug production right now like crazy. Automobile construction is coming back to the U.S. ... it's pretty much all of the above right now in investment."

Rep. Van Order: "The Iranian mullahs have to understand that their window of opportunity is rapidly closing, and I have the utmost confidence in President Trump, and Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth to make sure that the interests of the United States and the world writ large are taken care of."

Sec. Rubio on Iran: "Our position is well stated... It's either going to be a good deal or there isn't going to be one."

Starting today, the Home Front Command will issue advance warnings for Hezbollah rocket and missile attacks through its app, emergency portal and Telegram channels. Warning times will vary by location. The system excludes drone attacks and may not activate before every siren.

Australia’s antisemitism inquiry condemned online harassment targeting Jewish witnesses who testified during public hearings. Commission head Virginia Bell said witnesses faced hateful messages and intimidation, while police investigated one case. The inquiry follows a deadly terror attack targeting a Sydney Chanukah celebration.

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref confirmed the government has begun restoring internet access after a near-total nationwide blackout imposed during the war with Israel and the United States.

Elbit Systems secured a $1.4 billion contract to supply an unnamed European country with advanced military modernization systems. The five-year deal includes unmanned vehicles, electronic warfare systems, precision-guided munitions and reconnaissance technology aimed at improving battlefield effectiveness and survivability.

The IDF said overnight strikes targeted more than 100 Hezbollah sites and operatives in eastern and southern Lebanon. The military said it hit weapons depots, command centers and infrastructure used for attacks, including a strike in Mashghara that killed identified Hezbollah operatives.

CENTCOM: "A U.S. Sailor stands watch in the pilothouse aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) as the guided-missile destroyer transits the Arabian Sea in support of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of May 26, U.S. forces have redirected 108 commercial vessels to ensure compliance."

The IDF began emergency reserve call-ups as Israel considers expanding operations in Lebanon following increased Hezbollah drone attacks. Reports said security discussions intensified despite US hesitation, while IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly urged strikes on Beirut’s Hezbollah-controlled Dahiyeh district.

The IDF formally dismissed former military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over the Sde Teiman leak scandal. The military cited the severity of the allegations and ongoing criminal proceedings. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir also suggested a future demotion in rank.

Dozens of protesters were removed from Australia’s parliament building in Canberra during a demonstration against Israel’s detention of Gaza flotilla activists. Protesters reenacted detainee images shown in a video posted by Ben Gvir.

Jewish groups will protest tonight outside Mayor Mamdani’s official residence over his anti-Zionist positions and recent actions targeting Jewish-linked organizations. The rally is organized by EndJewHatred with support from several Jewish and Catholic advocacy groups.

President Trump said he completed his six-month physical examination at Walter Reed Military Medical Center and said everything “checked out perfectly”.

Elbit Systems secured a $1.4 billion contract to supply an unnamed European country with advanced military modernization systems. The five-year deal includes unmanned vehicles, electronic warfare systems, precision-guided munitions and reconnaissance technology aimed at improving battlefield effectiveness and survivability.

Ireland plans to pass legislation by mid-July banning trade in goods from Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria. The bill will apply only to goods, not services, after opposition debates and business pressure over concerns broader sanctions could harm multinational companies.

An IMPACT-se report found Jordanian textbooks continue to include antisemitic material, portraying Jews through negative stereotypes and conspiratorial claims. The study said some books describe “treachery” as a Jewish trait, while others accuse Jews of harmful political and financial influence.

Sec. Kennedy Jr. grabbed two black racer snakes from Dr. Mehmet Oz’s patio.

Netanyahu said Israel is intensifying military operations in Lebanon by expanding ground activity and reinforcing the security buffer zone. Netanyahu said the IDF is taking strategic positions while advancing new solutions against Hezbollah drone attacks targeting northern Israel.

President Trump is set to hold a rare cabinet meeting tomorrow at Camp David. Reports said the discussions are expected to focus heavily on Iran negotiations and the economy as tensions in the region continue.

The IDF said it killed several Hezbollah operatives and destroyed rocket launch sites during strikes across Lebanon. The military also issued evacuation warnings for 13 southern Lebanese towns and villages ahead of additional airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.

Israel said it carried out a strike targeting Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh in Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood. Initial reports from Gaza said a woman was killed and several others were wounded in the strike on a residential building.

Anti-Israel protesters in Montreal displayed an effigy appearing to depict a hanged Jew wearing a kippah during a May 24 rally organized by Montreal4Palestine. Canadian officials condemned the display as antisemitic incitement and called for a police investigation following the incident.

VP Vance hosts state attorneys general at the White House for a Fraud Task Force meeting: "The resources of the federal government, while vast, can be supplemented and aided by lot of the people... represented here today."

The Shin Bet and Israel Police said they uncovered an East Jerusalem terror network allegedly directed by French-Palestinian lawyer Salah Hamouri. Authorities said Hamouri recruited five Palestinians for militant activity, met operatives in Europe and supplied encrypted phones intended for coordinating attacks in Israel.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller: "Fraud is every bit as bad as President Trump said it was…You are seeing the most muscular, robust, aggressive, dedicated, determined and speedy effort to shut down criminal fraud."

Israel will reportedly bar entry to 40 activists linked to Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor following allegations the group spread false claims against Israel. The blacklist includes founder Ramy Abdu and staff members after Israeli officials condemned recent accusations as a blood libel.

President Trump mocked media coverage of Iran and claimed news outlets would portray Tehran as victorious even if it surrendered completely to the United States.

The IRGC claimed it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone today and released footage. US officials denied the claim, and its authenticity remains unclear.

Initial assessments indicated Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City. Israeli media reported confirmation from an Israeli source, though Hamas and Israeli officials had not yet officially confirmed his death.

President Trump said tomorrow’s cabinet meeting will be held at the White House instead of Camp David because of possible bad weather conditions.

The Justice Department sued UCLA, alleging the university tolerated antisemitism and failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students during campus protests. Officials said UCLA violated federal civil rights law by allowing a hostile environment linked to a 2024 pro-Palestinian encampment.

President Trump said the CFTC must maintain authority over prediction markets and pledged to protect the cryptocurrency industry, arguing the United States should remain the world’s leading crypto and financial market center.

Nearly 90 drones crashed into Sydney’s Darling Harbor after technical difficulties disrupted the Vivid “Star-Bound” drone show, forcing organizers to cancel the performance.

SpaceX secured a $2.29 billion contract from the US Space Force to develop the Space Data Network Backbone, a satellite constellation designed to provide secure, high-speed military data transport and communications worldwide.

American Airlines announced it will adopt SpaceX Starlink internet service across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft starting in early 2027.

British officials reportedly informed Israel they currently do not plan to approve ambassador-designate Tzachi Braverman’s diplomatic credentials while legal proceedings against him continue. The reported shift follows plans to indict Braverman on obstruction, fraud and breach of trust charges.

A U-Haul truck dragging a large tree branch damaged 15-20 parked cars in Los Angeles after striking part of a tree while carrying multiple pods. Witnesses said several vehicles were heavily damaged or possibly totaled.

Initial assessments indicated Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City. Israeli media reported confirmation from an Israeli source, though Hamas and Israeli officials had not yet officially confirmed his death.

IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Iran’s military capabilities were largely destroyed and its nuclear program delayed by years as Israel received its first Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft. The IDF said the plane strengthens long-range operations and ongoing missions against Hezbollah.

The IDF said it struck more than 150 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and operatives in Tyre, Nabatieh, and the Beqaa Valley over the past day. The military issued evacuation warnings for civilians before conducting strikes in southern Lebanon.

A large fire broke out at the biggest kosher supermarket in London’s heavily Jewish Golders Green neighborhood, sending thick smoke and flames into the air. Officials said the blaze was not considered suspicious and investigators believe an electrical fault likely caused the fire.

Israel received its first KC-46A “Gideon” aerial-refueling tanker at Nevatim Airbase, replacing aging Boeing 707 aircraft in the Israeli Air Force fleet.

Rescuers located five of seven miners trapped for more than a week inside a flooded cave in Laos. Divers found the survivors weak but alive in a chamber above the waterline as teams prepared supplies and planned a difficult extraction operation.

The IDF said troops from the 401st Armored Brigade killed the Hezbollah operative responsible for Maj. Itamar Sapir’s death in southern Lebanon and struck additional Hezbollah observation posts, weapons depots, and buildings allegedly used for terror activity.

Hungary’s parliament voted to cancel the country’s planned withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. Prime Minister Peter Magyar reversed Orban’s exit process, which began after the ICC issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

President =Trump mocked former Congressman Al Green after his election defeat, calling him mentally deficient.

The IDF said an Israeli Air Force drone identified a UAV threatening troops in southern Lebanon and later killed a Hezbollah operative who arrived to retrieve it after it landed during a rapid strike operation.

Israeli airline Israir plans to launch nonstop Tel Aviv-New York flights as early as this summer after purchasing two Airbus A330 aircraft for about $85 million. The move increases competition with Arkia and El Al as U.S. carriers continue delaying flights to Israel.

The IDF said it struck more than 150 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and operatives in Tyre, Nabatieh, and the Beqaa Valley over the past day. The military issued evacuation warnings for civilians before conducting strikes in southern Lebanon.

President Trump: "I'm thrilled to welcome everyone to the 12th Cabinet meeting of our administration... We’re always letting the press join us because we’re very open and transparent... This team has achieved more than most other administrations achieve in 8 years."

President Trump on Iran: "They want very much to make a deal. So far, they haven't gotten there. We're not satisfied with it, but we will be — either that or we'll have to just finish the job... They're negotiating on fumes, but we'll see what happens."

Sec. Rubio: "Over 10 million barrels of Venezuelan oil have been delivered to the United States since the third of January…The money's going to an account in the United States…It's going to the benefit of the Venezuelan people."

Sec. Rubio: "We cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States."

Former President Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of roughly 70 hours of audio recordings and transcripts tied to interviews with biographer Mark Zwonitzer. Biden argues the materials, used in the classified documents investigation, are protected from public release under federal law.

Pope Leo was presented with Ferrari’s first fully electric $640,000 Ferrari Luce in Rome. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna showed the pope the vehicle and handed him its steering wheel during the visit.

The Trump administration plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a proposed quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya instead of returning them to the United States. Officials said the move would speed care near the outbreak zone, while critics raised ethical and public health concerns.

Q: "The 'slush fund' that you mentioned. Are you looking to take any action on it?" Gov. Gavin Newsom: "Anyone from California that receives any of those funds, we want to tax 100% of those proceeds. And that's an action the State of California can take."

Unionized tech employees at the New York Times accused the company of using AI tools to monitor worker performance without notifying the union. The union filed grievances claiming the surveillance violated labor agreements and created inaccurate evaluations of employees’ work.

Sec. Markwayne Mullin is considering halting immigration and customs processing at airports in “sanctuary cities,” a move that could disrupt international flights to major hubs including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

“Donald Trump,” a rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh named for its blond hair tuft, was spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after viral videos made it a national attraction. Officials intervened as crowds flooded the farm, and the nearly 1,500-pound buffalo will now move to the national zoo in Dhaka.

A woman was killed after a patio umbrella struck her head and neck while dining with her husband at the Driftwood Grill in Summerton, South Carolina. Officials said strong winds caused the umbrella to fly from a table, and the incident is being investigated as an accident.

A new survey found most Americans believe AI-powered “surveillance pricing” and digital shelf labels will raise grocery prices. Many support banning the technology as lawmakers in at least 12 states push legislation targeting dynamic pricing and customer data-driven grocery pricing systems.

The Knesset Education Committee restored the word “massacre” to a bill creating an annual state memorial day for the October 7 attack. Bereaved families had objected to earlier changes, while lawmakers continue debating the bill’s language and purpose.

Australian police plan to establish an armed rapid response unit after a Sydney Chanukah terror attack killed 15 people. Officials told an inquiry officers faced gunmen with only handguns, prompting renewed security operations and plans for semiautomatic rifle-equipped response teams.

The Trump administration plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a proposed quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya instead of returning them to the United States. Officials said the move would speed care near the outbreak zone, while critics raised ethical and public health concerns.

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Ukraine plans to buy up to 20 Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden, while Stockholm will donate 16 older aircraft. Deliveries of donated jets begin in 2027, while new Gripen E deliveries are expected from 2030 under the new defense agreement.

Yemen’s former president Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi died in Saudi Arabia following a sudden health crisis, according to a Yemeni presidency source. Hadi fled to Saudi Arabia in 2015 after the Houthis seized Sanaa during Yemen’s civil war.

Mayor Mamdani: "One of the few things that the president and I agree on is not just that New York City is the greatest city in the world, but that we do want the Knicks to win the championship."

The IDF says it struck more than 135 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past day, including rocket launch sites, infrastructure and a training camp, while the Israeli Air Force killed several operatives after an attack on troops.

Wix will cut 20% of its workforce in Israel and abroad, citing the strong shekel and growing AI adoption. CEO Avishai Abrahami said the company must become “faster, leaner, and flatter” as operational costs rise and AI capabilities rapidly evolve.

Yad Vashem selected Munich for its first Holocaust education center outside Israel. The facility, expected to open within three years, aims to strengthen Holocaust education and combat rising antisemitism and Holocaust distortion in Europe, with additional educational expansion also planned in Leipzig.

The IDF said an airstrike in Khan Younis killed senior Hamas financier Ihab Khrizim and weapons production commander Mohammed al-Habash. According to the military, Khrizim managed millions of dollars transferred to Hamas’s military wing and supported attacks on troops and civilians.

Netanyahu said Haredi men not studying Torah full-time must enlist in the IDF during a visit to the Hasmonean Brigade. He also stressed that ultra-Orthodox soldiers should be able to maintain their religious lifestyle throughout military service.

An Israeli Air Force strike in Beirut’s Choueifat Al-Amroussieh area killed Ali al-Husseini, missile unit commander of the Iranian-backed Imam Hussein Division.

An anti-Hamas militia in northern Gaza led by Ashraf al-Mansi released footage showing a member operating a heavy military drone. The group said it successfully introduced advanced drones into operations.

Air India extended the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport through July 31 because of ongoing geopolitical tensions. The airline had previously halted the Tel Aviv-Delhi route until the end of June.

The IDF confirmed raids beyond its southern Lebanon security zone to push Hezbollah farther from the border and counter drone attacks. The military also said 2,500 Hezbollah operatives have been killed since hostilities escalated, including several senior field commanders.

The White House confirmed US and Iranian negotiators reached a draft agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days for nuclear talks. President Trump still must approve the memorandum and is expected to decide within several days.

Netanyahu argued Arab states aligned with Israel because of its military strength against Iran, not progress toward Palestinian statehood. He described concessions toward a Palestinian state as “weakness” and said regional countries fear Iranian expansion.

The Trump administration is reportedly discussing possible funding for drone companies including Unusual Machines and Neros. The talks involve Pentagon officials and could include debt and equity financing as the administration prioritizes expanding US drone capabilities.

The IDF said it struck Hezbollah operatives attempting to damage Lebanon’s Qaraoun Dam, warning the terror group that attacks on the strategic infrastructure would severely harm Lebanon’s economy and state institutions.

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said Israel is freezing cooperation with Antonio Guterres’s office over reports that Israel would be added to a UN sexual violence blacklist alongside Hamas. The updated UN report has not yet been released.

US and Iranian negotiators reportedly reached a draft agreement extending the ceasefire by 60 days while restarting nuclear talks. The proposal includes restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing some sanctions and limiting Iran’s uranium enrichment program.

Russia and Kazakhstan signed an agreement to build a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan during Putin’s visit. The countries also signed a deal providing Russian export credit financing for construction of the facility.

UPDATE: Senior Israeli sources said there is no indication Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approved the reported US-Iran memorandum, despite American claims the agreement had backing from all levels of Iran’s leadership.

Sec. Rollins: "As we've moved about 4 million off SNAP, we don't have the exact data of how much of that is fraud, how much of that is people moving into the American dream and off of the welfare programs, but we think it's probably pretty significant..."

Sec. Bessent: "Natural gas is down. It's my belief, and the futures market is showing us, oil will be lower than pre-conflict levels. We're more resilient to energy price fluctuations due to President Trump's energy dominance and deregulatory agenda."