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US Reduces Presence at Middle East Embassies Amid Rising Tensions
The State Department has ordered the departure of nonessential personnel from Baghdad and authorized a voluntary departure from Bahrain and Kuwait.
Speaker Mike Johnson to Address Knesset Amid Israel’s War in Gaza, Iran Talks
Johnson’s speech comes amid reports of rising anti-Semitism in the United States.
Iranian Opposition Group Says Regime Has Developed More Sophisticated Nuclear Program
The deputy director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, Alireza Jafarzadeh, says the Kavir Plan is ’much more sophisticated' than a previous program.
‘Inciting Violence’: Rubio Condemns Australian Sanctions Against 2 Israeli Ministers
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Australia’s sanctions contribute nothing towards meaningful peace in the Middle East.
US Urges Reversal of Sanctions Against Pair of Israeli Government Ministers
The United Kingdom and four other countries announced sanctions against the ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich on June 10.
IAEA Chief Voices Concerns About Iran Nuclear Program Ahead of Key Decision by Watchdog
Rafael Grossi said, ‘I am convinced that the only way forward goes through a diplomatic solution, strongly backed by an IAEA verification arrangement.’
Jewish Leader, US Diplomat Weigh in after Australia Cancels Visa for Pro-Israeli Blogger
Questions have arisen around freedom of speech after an American Israeli was barred from entering Australia.
Israel Boards Gaza-Bound Activist Aid Boat, Detains Greta Thunberg
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused Greta Thunberg and fellow activists of attempting to ’stage a media provocation.'
Israel Bombs Beirut, Says Drone Production Sites Targeted
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said after the bombings, ‘We will continue to enforce the cease-fire rules without any compromises.’
Bodies of 2 Israeli American Hostages Recovered: Israel Military
Judi Lynn Weinstein, 70, and Gad Haggai, 72, were among 31 people abducted from the Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Israel Says Hamas Spreading ‘False Information’ About Gaza Shootings
Israel Defense Forces spokesman Effie Defrin said Hamas terrorists ‘have been seen firing at civilians on their way to collect humanitarian assistance.’
US Backs Plan to Merge Foreign Fighters into Syria’s Post-Assad Army: Envoy
US special envoy also reiterates call for incorporating Kurdish-led fighting force into reconstituted Syrian military.
Israel Denies Shooting Civilians at Gaza Aid Site, Blames Hamas for Deadly Incident
The Red Cross reported the highest number of weapon-wounded patients in a single incident since the field hospital was established more than a year ago
Iran Says It Has Some Details of US Proposal for New Nuclear Deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said intermediary Oman had relayed details of the U.S. proposal for a deal to restrain Iran’s nuclear development.
Trump Envoy Rejects Hamas Response to Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal as ‘Totally Unacceptable’
Hamas has proposed changes to a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal with Israel. Steve Witkoff said the proposal is a step backward in efforts to end the Gaza war.
