US, Iran, and Oman butt heads over fine print of Strait of Hormuz deal - analysis
The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz has moved from the battlefield to the wording of diplomatic documents.
· THE MEDIA LINE
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Newest first · UTC+11:00New Israel-Lebanon agreement adopts 'trust, but verify' strategy - analysis
The US has successfully enabled Israel and Lebanon to come to an agreement. The “Trilateral Framework” that was agreed on June 26 is the culmination of several rounds of meetings between the US, Israel, and Lebanese representatives. This is an important achievement for the Trump administration.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
IDF killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, military says
The IDF killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of the former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, during a Thursday operation in Gaza, the military said on Saturday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lebanese army urges calm as protests grow over Israel deal
Lebanon’s army has said it respects the right to free expression as the country faces what it described as “exceptional challenges”.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm
BEIRUT — Hezbollah’s leader on Saturday criticized a framework agreement that Israel and Lebanon signed a day earlier to end months of conflict between the militant group and Israel, raising concerns about its effectiveness.
· Associated Press
Mimi ‘Mabrat’ Biyadgilon: The former village girl who has come a long way
Mabrat, whose name means “light” in Amharic, was born in Gondar, Ethiopia. She came to Netanya with her family at age 14 in 1991, during the largest wave of emigration from Addis Ababa, known as Operation Solomon. In this operation, over 14,000 Ethiopian Jews or Beta Israel were airlifted to Israel.
· SUSAN DE LA FUENTE
Israel must come up with its own Manhattan Project, but even faster and much better - opinion
I’ve always wondered how then-UK prime minister Neville Chamberlain, who signed an agreement with Hitler in September 1938, thought he had created “peace in our time.”
· BARBARA SOFER
Cracking Israel's 'bro code': Can Netanyahu survive the podcast era? - opinion
While global attention fixes on the plush Swiss resort of Bürgenstock, where American and Iranian negotiators trudge through precarious bilateral de-escalation talks, a more consequential battle for the future of the Jewish state is quietly brewing back home. Looking at the first post-war elections, opinion polls su…
· EITAN WACHSPRESS
Lebanon army chief holds UK talks on ceasefire and border security
In Lamerd, in Iran’s southern Fars province, the threat of war gave way to reality when previously untested missiles struck a school, sports grounds and nearby neighbourhoods.
· Middleeasteye
How is framework agreement with Lebanon viewed in Israel?
US brokers Israel–Lebanon framework deal in early step toward easing border tensions
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Israel abortion application rates declined, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports
The rate of applications for abortions in Israel declined in 2024, with 6.6 applications submitted for every 1,000 women of reproductive age, according to the latest report by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).
· RUBY SADIKMAN
Israel says troops will occupy southern Lebanon
Israel’s defence minister says Israeli troops have been told to prepare for a prolonged occupation in the so-called security zone the army occupies in southern Lebanon.
· Middleeasteye
Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attack after overnight US strikes
No immediate reports of damage after Bahrain hit by ‘number of drones’ as ship in strait of Hormuz also targeted
· William Christou
Tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was reported to have been struck by a projectile on Saturday, the latest escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran in recent days following an interim agreement to end hostilities in the region.
· Sarah Min
Israeli drones strike south Lebanon hours after Washington deal | The National
Israeli drone attacks targeted south Lebanon on Saturday, hours after the two countries signed a framework peace agreement.
· Jamie Prentis
Lebanese army commander meets UK defence chiefs
A statement from Lebanon’s army on Saturday said that its commander, Major-General Rodolphe Haykal, visited the UK for talks with British defence chiefs.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli drone attack kills young girl in Gaza safe zone
Israel has killed another Palestinian child in the Gaza Strip, as its forces continue to attack tents sheltering displaced people despite a “ceasefire” that designated parts of the south as safe zones.
· Elis Gjevori
Mueren hermanos palestinos en ataque israelí con drones en campamento de tiendas en Gaza
Personas rezan ante los cuerpos de hombres palestinos que murieron en un ataque aéreo israelí en el campo de refugiados de Maghazi el viernes, durante su funeral en Deir al-Balah, Franja de Gaza, el sábado 27 de junio de 2026. (Foto AP/Abdel Kareem Hana)
· Wafaa Shurafa
Six questions raised by framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel | The National
Lebanon and Israel signed a US-brokered agreement on Friday to end hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah – a deal that sparked a mixed reaction in Lebanon.
· Clotilde Bigot
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement as Israeli attacks hit south
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected the framework agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel in Washington DC, calling it “humiliating, shameful and a surrender of sovereignty” for Beirut.
· Alex Milan Durie
Post-war internet in Iran: More censorship and greater risks for users
While peace negotiations between senior officials of the Islamic Republic and the United States continue in Switzerland, more than 75 million internet users in Iran are still contending with heavily restricted online access.
· THE MEDIA LINE
Rescue teams search for two girls reportedly swept away in Jordan River
Two girls were reportedly swept away by the Jordan River near Lahavot HaBashan, according to a statement from the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority on Saturday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hamas deploys armed guards, confiscates phones to suppress Gaza protest plans - report
Mass civilian protests planned across the Gaza Strip against Hamas leadership on Friday were subdued by threats and intimidation from the terror group, according to Hebrew media reports.
· SHOSHANA BAKER
JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’
Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher’s show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of Hormuz
· Edwardhelmore
Acuerdo de Líbano con Israel exige que Hezbollah se desarme, lo cual podría ser difícil
Pintura en un muro de seguridad en la frontera con el Líbano, en el norte de Israel, el sábado 27 de junio de 2026, después que Israel y el Líbano firmaran un acuerdo marco —descrito como un primer paso hacia la paz— tras meses de conflicto entre Israel y el grupo político-paramilitar libanés Hezbollah. (Foto AP/Ari…
· Bassem Mroue
World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
Cape Verde head coach Bubista waves the flag as he celebrates with fans after their 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
· The Associated Press
Damascus races to reassure Beirut as Trump pushes Syria to take on Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested handing responsibility for dealing with Hezbollah to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, reviving fears in Lebanon of renewed Syrian military involvement despite denials from Damascus.
· Middleeasteye
Several Palestinians injured in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City tent
Several Palestinians have been wounded on Saturday in an Israeli attack on Gaza City.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon-Israel deal may stop war crime victims seeking justice, experts say
Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon, which advocates pushed for to prosecute Israel
· William Christou
Lebanon-Israel deal requires Hezbollah's disarmament
Residents in Lebanon and Israel react to framework agreement with U.S.
· Bassem Mroue
Hezbollah Supporters Block Roads, Encircle Govt Buildings In Beirut Over Israel Deal: 'They Sold Us Out'
Mass protests broke out in Beirut on Friday into Saturday, with supporters of Hezbollah voicing their outrage at the Lebanese government having just signed a 'trilateral peace framework' with Israel and the United States, despite the IDF occupation of southern territory and sporadic Israeli bombings persisting.
· Tyler Durden
‘It’s become a litmus test’: wins for Israel critics shine light on key issue for Democrats
Candidates who believe Israel has committed genocide won big in New York – will it push the party to move their way?
· Chris Stein
Mohamed Salah injury adds to Egypt's fitness concerns heading into World Cup 2026 knockouts | The National
After a chaotic closing minutes against Iran, and a slew of injuries striking the team, Pharaohs head coach Hossam Hassan has sent a message to the Egyptian people reassuring them he is “not worried” about the state of his squad.
· Reem Abulleil
Hidden in Jerusalem's Old City, collector stumbles upon rare Jewish treasure from Morocco
As a collector, one always hopes for a special find, preferably an important discovery. That rarely happens. In more than 50 years of collecting Judaica, the discovery of this special mortar can safely be called exceptional.
· WILLY LINDWER
Israeli drone strike in Gaza kills two Palestinian siblings
Mourners pray over the bodies of Palestinian men who were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Maghazi refugee camp on Friday, during their funeral in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
· Wafaa Shurafa
Damascus races to reassure Beirut as Trump pushes Syria to take on Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested handing responsibility for dealing with Hezbollah to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, reviving fears in Lebanon of renewed Syrian military involvement despite denials from Damascus.
· Middleeasteye
Jordan, European Commission chief welcome Israel-Lebanon deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday that she welcomes the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington as a “critical step” towards peace in the region.
· Middleeasteye
America In Focus: key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rate climbs
A shopper looks over Apple MacBook laptops on display in a Costco warehouse on June 2, 2026, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
· Michelle Chapman
Israel attack on Gaza refugee camp kills two, including a young girl
Israeli drones hit makeshift tents in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Saturday, killing two Palestinians, including a young girl, Al Jazeera reported, citing medical sources.
· Middleeasteye
Israel’s Vance problem is bigger than JD Vance
Vice President JD Vance has become the face of a Washington that no longer treats Israel as the exception to "America First."
· Felicia Schwartz, Alex Gangitano, Dasha Burns
Iran Responds With Drone Attack On Bahrain, Another Hit On Ship In Hormuz
A lot of escalation has ensued in the last 48 hours, starting when Thursday Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, after which by the end of Friday US CENTCOM confirmed a series of fresh attacks on Iranian missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar installations, reportedly on Sirik I…
· Tyler Durden
Jerusalem police arrest caregiver on suspicion of abuse and neglect of toddlers
A 49-year-old caregiver from the Har Homa neighborhood of Jerusalem was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of abusing and neglecting two toddlers under their care, the Israel Police Spokesperson's unit said in a statement on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hezbollah chief Qassem rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, calls it a humiliation
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington is "null," a "humiliation" and a surrender of sovereignty, and should be replaced by the Iran-US memorandum.
· REUTERS
Bahrain struck by Iranian drones as US and Iran accuse each other of violating peace deal | The National
Bahrain on Saturday said it was struck by Iranian drones and that a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was also targeted, as a ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington hangs in the balance.
· The National
Bahrain struck by Iranian drones as US and Iran accuse each other of violating peace deal | The National
Bahrain on Saturday said it was struck by Iranian drones and that a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was also targeted, as a ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington hangs in the balance.
· The National
Trump bombs Iran after strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
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· Jessica Corbett
‘Pick up the phone’: IRGC appears to rebuff US Strait of Hormuz ‘hotline’
Tehran, Iran – Iran has indicated that there will be no direct communication between US and Iranian military officials as part of a hotline proposed by Washington designed to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Maziar Motamedi
UAE condemns Iranian strike on Bahrain
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Saturday condemning "in the strongest terms" Iran’s alleged drone attacks against Bahrain following US strikes on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Hezbollah chief says it will continue pressure until Israel withdraws from Lebanon
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has urged the Lebanese government to abandon the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington, accusing it of 'legitimising' Israeli occupation with deal.
· Middleeasteye
Israel e Líbano selam acordo para encerrar conflito com o Hezbollah
Líbano, Israel e os Estados Unidos assinaram nesta sexta-feira (27/06) um acordo para encerrar o conflito com a milícia xiita libanesa Hezbollah, que se arrasta desde março e deslocou mais de um milhão de libaneses, segundo autoridades do país.
· Deutsche Welle