Israeli attack on vehicle in Lebanon kills at least four
An Israeli attack on a vehicle in southern Lebanon has killed at least four people, according to Lebanese state media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
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Less than two weeks before his daughter’s wedding, Khalil al-Masri set out with his eldest son to complete what should have been one of the family's happiest final preparations: paying for and confirming the reservation of the wedding dress she had chosen at a shop in Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood.
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‘The View’ turned down Mamdani request to bring on Israel-hating candidates over fear of FCC: report
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· Ariel Zilber
Hamas dissolves Gaza government, plans power transfer to UN-backed committee
Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run government media office, speaks during a press conference at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
· Wafaa Shurafa
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
The Palestinian group Hamas has announced the dissolution of the body that has governed Gaza for nearly two decades, paving the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule in the war-ravaged, besieged territory.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Enforcing the disarmament of Hamas remains a major hurdle for the postwar Trump plan - analysis
Reports on July 5 and 6 indicated that Hamas might be open to dissolving its government in Gaza. This is widely reported now under claims that Hamas might “hand over” governance or that it was going to “announce dissolution” of its government.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
IDF mission to Venezuela begins mapping buildings damaged by earthquake for demolition
The IDF at 8:00 a.m. (3:00 p.m. Israel time) on Monday started mapping out and categorizing buildings in Venezuela as either due to be demolished or potentially salvageable despite being damaged, following the tragic June 24 earthquakes, which killed at least 3,300 people, but probably thousands more.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
Hussam Abu Safiya faces ‘tangible danger to his life’ following 18 months in prison without charge or trial
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Khamenei’s funeral reflects ‘a real sense of unity’ – analyst (VIDEO)
Hundreds of thousands are attending the funeral of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran in a clear display of solidarity and defiance by the country’s people, geostrategic analyst Christopher Helali, who is attending the ceremony, has told RT.
· RT
$20m stuffed into water bottles seized in Iraqi corruption probe | The National
Iraq's judiciary said on Monday that authorities have seized a further 25 billion Iraqi dinars ($19 million), $1 million in cash and five kilograms of gold jewellery as part of a corruption investigation involving a detained minister.
· Amr Mostafa
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body
This paves the way for technocratic committee the NCAG to implement civilian rule
· Agence France-Presse
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body
This paves the way for technocratic committee the NCAG to implement civilian rule
· Agence France-Presse
Supreme leader’s funeral in Tehran, Dalai Lama’s birthday and England beat Mexico: photos of the day – Monday
View image in fullscreenTehran, IranMourners throng the streets of Tehran for a funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February in Israeli and US airstrikesPhotograph: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenThessaloniki, Greece…
· Elena Goodinson
Russian staff set to return to Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom plans to send staff back to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant from the middle of July, Rosatom's head said, as reported by the Interfax news agency.
· Middleeasteye
The West must to act to save Dr Hussam Abu Safiya from being killed by Israel
On 1 May 2024, I met Palestinian paediatrician and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, in Gaza.
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Vast crowds join funeral procession in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | The National
Massive crowds of Iranians marched through the streets of Tehran on Monday in a funeral procession for former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in memorial ceremonies aimed at projecting unity at a sensitive time for Iran's clerical leaders.
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Israel's Energy Ministry launches exploration bid to find more natural gas in its economic waters
Israel is launching a new competitive process to search for more natural gas in the country's economic waters, Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen said on Monday.
· JAMES GENN
Gilas joins Iran, Jordan, Syria in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers second round
MANILA, Philippines — The cast for Group E of the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers is complete as the Philippines joins powerhouse squad Australia and New Zealand, along with West Asian teams led by many-time Asian champion Iran, Jordan and Syria.
· Richard Dy
Pupils across UAE celebrate IB results despite disruption caused by Iran war | The National
Thousands of pupils across the UAE are celebrating their success in the International Baccalaureate exams despite the disruption caused by the Iran war.
· The National
Lebanon president says Israeli occupation in south preventing army deployment
Lebanon's president has said that Israel's occupation of the south was preventing the Lebanese army's deployment to the area, as the two sides prepare to implement a deal involving the deployment and gradual Israeli withdrawal.
· Middleeasteye
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
GAZA CITY — Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule.
· Agence France-Presse
Tajik national charged in alleged Iran spying case after filming Haifa Port, Elbit facility
State prosecutors filed an indictment at the Tel Aviv District Court on Monday against Bekhruz Shakhriv Dodobaev, 33, alleging that he gathered and relayed information on missile-impact sites, Haifa Port, and an Elbit Systems facility to Iranian intelligence contacts in exchange for cryptocurrency payments.
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'We see eye to eye on just about everything': Netanyahu denies tension with Trump in Fox interview
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied experiencing any substantial strain in his relationship with US President Donald Trump in an interview on Fox and Friends on Monday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's death towers: Gaza civilians killed by remote attacks during ceasefire
Less than two weeks before his daughter’s wedding, Khalil al-Masri set out with his eldest son to complete what should have been one of the family's happiest final preparations: paying for and confirming the reservation of the wedding dress she had chosen at a shop in Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
Israeli air attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed at least six Palestinians and wounded more than 20, according to medical sources, as casualties continue to rise in the territory despite a “ceasefire” declared months ago.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Israeli government's vow to defy Supreme Court ruling causes alarm | The National
Opponents of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have warned that his government is one step closer to undermining elections by announcing it would ignore a ruling by the country’s highest court.
· Thomas Helm
Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran
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High Court proposes canceling Eliyahu’s Israel Land Authority appointment
The High Court of Justice on Sunday proposed a framework under which Yehuda Eliyahu’s appointment as head of the Israel Land Authority would be canceled, and the selection process returned to a reconstituted search committee.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Palestinian technocratic committee says ready to govern Gaza
The Palestinian technocratic committee set up by the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump said Monday it was ready to govern the Gaza Strip after Hamas announced it had dissolved its ruling body.
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Dozens killed after 'Houthi assault' in Yemen's worst fighting in years | The National
Yemen's internationally recognised government said its forces have repelled a Houthi assault south of the port city of Hodeidah, claiming they inflicted heavy casualties on the Iran-backed group in the most violent clashes in years.
· The National
Lebanese mayor rejects Netanyahu claim of Christian villages asking to be annexed | The National
Lebanese officials have rejected claims made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Christian villages in south Lebanon asked to be annexed by Israel.
· Nada Maucourant Atallah
Bahrain GP return to calendar would be 'incredibly positive message' | The National
Formula One is considering restoring one of the two cancelled Middle East races this season, according to president Stefano Domenicali.
· The National
Number of dead in Gaza rises to 73,098: health ministry
At least 73,098 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 2023, according to the health ministry.
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Lebanon state media says Israeli strike on south kills four people
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed four people, according to state media.
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IDF destroys Hezbollah infrastructure, locates over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village
IDF forces found over 150 weapons in the Hadatha village in southern Lebanon over the past month, the military announced on Monday.
· TZVI JASPER
World Cup, summer vacation could lead to increased West Bank violence, IDF fears
The IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division has launched several broad operations in recent days to prevent a rise in terrorist activity and reduce growing friction between right-wing activists at farms and outposts in the West Bank and Palestinians.
· AVI ASHKENAZI
Live updates: Trump will meet with Zelenskyy, Syria's al-Sharaa during NATO summit
US President Donald Trump heads to Ankara, Turkey, on Monday evening for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed alliance allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren)
Huge crowd joins funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
Funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei under way in Tehran
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump plans billions in arms sales as NATO summit tests alliance frayed by Iran war: ‘Daddy isn’t going anywhere’
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· Steven Nelson
Israeli drone strikes town in southern Lebanon
Israeli drone has strikes town in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire.
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Mourning and celebration collide as Iran, US both claim victory
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· Amin Saikal
Israel warns any Iranian leader who seeks its destruction will be eliminated
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· Jewish News Syndicate
OPEC+ boosts oil production as Gulf exports recover
Seven OPEC+ producers have agreed to increase oil production from August, signalling confidence that Gulf exports are recovering after months of disruption caused by the Middle East conflict. The move comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually returns to normal.
· AfricaNews
UK urged to sanction Netanyahu and justice minister over Israeli torture of Palestinians
Dozens of British lawmakers have urged the UK government to sanction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his justice minister over Israel’s abuse of Palestinian civilians.
· Middleeasteye
Citi Expects Oil To Sink To $60 As Hormuz Traffic Normalizes
Brent Crude prices could plunge to as low as $60 per barrel by the end of the year, according to the latest note from Citi's commodity research team which expects flows through the Strait of Hormuz to soon normalize and the US and Iran to reach a deal in the coming months.
· Tyler Durden
UAE field hospital in Gaza receives visit from UN | The National
A delegation from the UN's Office for Humanitarian Affairs visited a field hospital established by the UAE to deliver aid to Gaza.
· The National
Five wounded in police shooting after suspected clan feud erupts in Bedouin town in Negev
Five people were wounded on Monday morning in Ar’ara in the Negev after police opened fire at a vehicle suspected of involvement in a shooting incident in the southern Bedouin town, according to Israel Police.
· RAMI SHANI
Negotiations offer Gaza hope, but residents say collapse is already here - feature
In Gaza, uncertainty over negotiations and postwar arrangements is deepening the strain of daily life. As shortages spread across water, fuel, health care, and basic services, people inside Gaza and beyond say the current framework is not addressing the deeper crisis on the ground.
· AHMED ABD AL-SALAM/THE MEDIA LINE
Thousands pay respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of US President Donald Trump.
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