[2026-06-13 03:02 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Reading Marjane Satrapi’s comic book Persepolis during Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/reading-marjane-satrapis-comic-book-persepolis-during-iran-war/

[2026-06-13 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: 'Final, agreed upon text' of US-Iran deal reached, says Pakistani PM | The National

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Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/12/live-trump-iran-us-deal-text-pakistan-shebaz-sharif/

[2026-06-13 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel vows to keep occupying Gaza, Lebanon and Syria despite possible US-Iran deal

Snippet: Israel’s defence minister has struck a belligerent tone, insisting that Israel must preserve its freedom to attack Iran even as the US moves towards a possible agreement with Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-vows-keep-occupying-gaza-lebanon-and-syria-despite-possible-us

[2026-06-13 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pakistan says ‘final, agreed upon’ text of Iran war ceasefire deal reached

Snippet: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said a “final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached” between the US and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/12/pakistan-says-final-agreed-upon-text-of-iran-war-ceasefire-deal-reached

[2026-06-13 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump accuses Iran of leaking agreement details that 'bear no relation to the truth'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump says Iranian leaks of details of an alleged deal to end the war have "nothing to do with the terms that were agreed to" and "bears no relation to the truth".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39y02x98k8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-13 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF kills two Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders, one Hamas commander in precision strikes

Snippet: The IDF killed two Palestinian Islamic Jihad platoon commanders and a Hamas deputy company commander in precision strikes in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the military announced on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-899225

[2026-06-13 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF announces killing of 10 Hezbollah field commanders, successors

Snippet: The IDF announced on Friday that it has recently killed more than 10 of Hezbollah’s field commanders and their successors during its operations in southern Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-899227

[2026-06-13 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel expects Trump to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, Katz says

Snippet: Israel expects US President Donald Trump to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a post on X/Twitter on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899226

[2026-06-13 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: African airlines warn of cost pressures as result of Iran war

Snippet: Ethiopian Airlines planes are parked at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/africa-airlines-iran-hormuz-jet-fuel-80494b249acc4c028d1ebf1ac6634c11

[2026-06-13 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz a premeditated crime

Snippet: CRITICS of United States President Donald Trump have blamed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has been so damaging to the economies of countries and the lives of people around the world on Trump’s waging war on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/13/opinion/columns/irans-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-a-premeditated-crime/2364507

[2026-06-13 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines says China's sanctions against defense chief 'an unfriendly act'

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/13/news/philippines-says-chinas-sanctions-against-defense-chief-an-unfriendly-act/2364593

[2026-06-13 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Putin Says Ukrainian Drone Strikes Aim To Divide Russians in Russia Day Comments

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Ukraine's increasing drone strikes on Russia aimed to “sow confusion” and damage the country's economy.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/putin-says-ukrainian-drone-strikes-aim-to-divide-russians-in-russia-day-comments-a93006

[2026-06-13 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Putin Says Ukrainian Drone Strikes Aim to Divide Russians

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Ukraine's increasing drone strikes on Russia aimed to “sow confusion” and damage the country's economy.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/putin-says-ukrainian-drone-strikes-aim-to-divide-russians-a93006

[2026-06-13 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices

Snippet: Street musicians play music as a woman carries a dog on a sidewalk in northern Tehran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-war-tehran-fear-economy-inflation-d19c7189a3da16cd111fbad7c68f0c20

[2026-06-13 01:38 UTC+10:00] [Cost of living] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: US military escorting growing number of oil tankers through Hormuz, energy secretary says

Snippet: The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes as Trump and Iran continue haggling over a peace deal.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/military-escort-oil-tankers-hormuz-00960556?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-13 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, officials say

Snippet: Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vessels lie anchored in the distance off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.(Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-ceasefire-hezbollah-israel-12-june-2026-7085e386e1c40ee6cfe634210970143f

[2026-06-13 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions

Snippet: Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC he has a "duty" to stay on as prime minister as he sought to justify his decisions on defence spending.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c621wr1zg97o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-13 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Pulling Large Chunk Of Jets, Refueling Tankers From NATO Defense, Realigning Further East

Snippet: In a move that surprises absolutely no one paying attention, the United States is planning to significantly slash the number of fighter jets and warships it feeds into the NATO machine in Europe, the New York Times reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-pulling-large-chunk-jets-refueling-tankers-nato-defense-realigning-further-east

[2026-06-13 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: RT News

Title: Prosecutors face contempt hearing in Charlie Kirk murder case

Snippet: The defense team for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is seeking to hold prosecutors in contempt for allegedly violating a gag order, according to multiple m

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641468-prosecutors-contempt-hearing-kirk-murder-robinson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-13 00:56 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran – here’s why

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/trump-has-backed-away-from-renewed-war-with-iran-heres-why/

[2026-06-13 00:55 UTC+10:00] [Air defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: NATO allies seek to give top commander more freedom to shoot down drones

Snippet: BRUSSELS — NATO countries want to give the alliance’s top military commander more leeway to shoot down drones by next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara, according to two NATO diplomats and one alliance official.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/nato-allies-back-greater-drone-defense-powers-for-top-commander/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-13 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah conducts operations against Israeli military in Southern Lebanon

Snippet: Hezbollah conducted operations against Israeli military vehicles and forces in Southern Lebanon, according to statements and footage on Telegram.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-conducts-operations-against-israeli-military-southern-lebanon

[2026-06-13 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

Snippet: Defending the realm is supposed to be a prime minister's first priority. Yet Sir Keir Starmer is accused by two departing defence ministers of failing to provide the means to meet that vital aim.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d2q84y1gno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-13 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Israel: Tel Aviv pride marchers push for LGBTQ+ equality amid tensions and war

Snippet: Participants waved rainbow flags, danced alongside music-filled vehicles and called for continued action on equality and inclusion. More than 1,000 police officers and volunteers were deployed to secure the event, according to authorities. For many attendees, the parade was both a celebration and a statement of resilience after several years marked by political tensions, war and concerns about rising hostility toward LGBTQ+ people.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/israel-tel-aviv-pride-marchers-push-for-lgbtq-equality-amid-tensions-and-war/

[2026-06-13 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Analysis: Iran's stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz loosens

Snippet: A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Thursday, June 11, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-hormuz-blockade-analysis-4cd10138dcd340d0e710d85cc586e45f

[2026-06-13 00:10 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: UK and Canada in talks on defense bank and fighter jet programs

Snippet: LONDON — The U.K. government is in negotiations with Canada over joining its NATO-linked defense bank, and membership of a global fighter jet program, Canada’s top diplomat in Britain said.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-canada-defense-bank-fighter-jet-programs-talks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-13 00:01 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump, subs and the Iran war: Australia’s replacement for Rudd has arrived in DC

Snippet: Australia’s new ambassador to the United States, Greg Moriarty, says every American official he has spoken with about AUKUS has assured him of their strong support for the deal, rejecting claims that US commitment to the pact was shaky or that Australia needed a back-up plan.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-subs-and-the-iran-war-australia-s-replacement-for-rudd-has-arrived-in-dc-20260612-p60670.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Keir Starmer says he's staying put after defense secretary's departure hammers his authority

Snippet: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly session of Prime Minister’s Questions in parliament in London, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/keir-starmer-leadership-john-healey-resignation-742638cda34ece4ec304e47dd2df8bc8

[2026-06-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away

Snippet: China’s military proposes a strategy to attack out-of-reach American military assets as distance becomes a shield

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355897/pla-scientists-propose-plan-destroy-us-carrier-groups-3000km-away?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [anti-ship missiles] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away

Snippet: China’s military proposes a strategy to attack out-of-reach American military assets as distance becomes a shield

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355897/pla-scientists-propose-plan-destroy-us-carrier-groups-3000km-away

[2026-06-12 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: No, Urich - English is not the definition of leadership in Israel - opinion

Snippet: Gadi Eisenkot was born in Tiberias to parents who immigrated to Israel from Morocco. He grew up in Eilat, attended several schools, and at 18 was drafted into the Golani Brigade. From there, he climbed through the ranks of the Israel Defense Forces, eventually becoming chief of staff in 2015.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-899123

[2026-06-12 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: South Korean ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to prison term of 30 years over military drone incursion

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/12/world-news/south-korean-ex-president-yoon-sentenced-to-30-year-jail-term-over-drone-incursion/

[2026-06-12 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukraine reclaims territory as it doubles attacks on Russian logistics

Snippet: Ukraine said it reclaimed more of its territory than it lost during May, reversing a Russian trend of monthly net gains.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/12/ukraine-reclaims-territory-in-may-as-it-doubles-strikes-on-russian-logistic

[2026-06-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Starmer says he won’t ‘walk away’ after minister Healey’s shock resignation

Snippet: The PM also rejected the defence minister’s criticism, saying the UK’s security was his top priority and would remain ⁠so

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3356957/starmer-says-he-wont-walk-away-amid-minister-healeys-shock-resignation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Starmer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Starmer says he won’t ‘walk away’ after minister Healey’s shock resignation

Snippet: The PM also rejected the defence minister’s criticism, saying the UK’s security was his top priority and would remain ⁠so

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3356957/starmer-says-he-wont-walk-away-amid-minister-healeys-shock-resignation

[2026-06-12 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NATO explores new defense plans as US cuts forces in Europe

Snippet: A F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighter of the Finnish Air Force lands on a road strip during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise in Tervo, Finland, Wednesday June 10, 2026. (Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nato-us-forces-defense-europe-f02062dccd3828cdd5ef8c8a717522ac

[2026-06-12 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Lawmaker Calls for Terrorist Designation for SpaceX as Company Readies Blockbuster IPO

Snippet: A senior Russian lawmaker on Thursday criticized Russians who invest in Western companies and suggested that Elon Musk's SpaceX should be designated a terrorist organization because its Starlink satellite network is used by Ukraine's military.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/12/russian-lawmaker-calls-for-terrorist-designation-for-spacex-as-company-readies-blockbuster-ipo-a92997

[2026-06-12 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

Snippet: BRUSSELS — NATO’s top military officer is weighing alternative plans to defend Europe should it come under attack from Russia, after the United States announced that it is cutting the number of aircraft and warships that it would provide in a security crisis.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/12/world/nato-weighs-options-to-defend-europe-as-the-us-plans-for-conflict-elsewhere/2364477

[2026-06-12 23:16 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I’m not going away,’ says Keir Starmer despite defence secretary’s exit

Snippet: PM promises to fight any leadership challenge, saying any successor would face same problems as him

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/12/keir-starmer-john-healey-defence-secretary-exit

[2026-06-12 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AFP stands in solidarity with Teodoro against China’s sanction

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday expressed solidarity with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. following China’s imposition of a travel and business engagement ban against him and his family over his relentless stance against China’s illegal presence and aggressive behavior within Philippine waters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/12/news/afp-stands-in-solidarity-with-teodoro-against-chinas-sanction/2364463

[2026-06-12 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Gaza Families search ruins after Israeli strikes hit homes

Snippet: Residents said Israeli forces had ordered evacuations before the attacks, but entire housing blocks were affected. Large craters and collapsed buildings marked the impact sites as families returned to recover clothing, furniture and personal possessions. The strikes came despite a fragile ceasefire and added to the challenges facing thousands of displaced Palestinians across Gaza.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/gaza-families-search-ruins-after-israeli-strikes-hit-homes/

[2026-06-12 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ban on Philippine defence chief and family seen as warning shot to Manila

Snippet: Analysts say Beijing may be trying to ‘kill the chicken to warn the monkeys’, as Manila faces calls for a tit-for-tat response

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356956/chinas-ban-philippine-defence-chief-and-family-seen-warning-shot-manila?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-12 22:50 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ban on Philippine defence chief and family seen as warning shot to Manila

Snippet: Analysts say Beijing may be trying to ‘kill the chicken to warn the monkeys’, as Manila faces calls for a tit-for-tat response

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356956/chinas-ban-philippine-defence-chief-and-family-seen-warning-shot-manila

[2026-06-12 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Etihad and Emirates airlines to offer insurance for international passengers | The National

Snippet: Etihad Airways and Emirates airline are planning to offer insurance for international passengers to reassure travellers flying into the UAE amid the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/06/12/etihad-and-emirates-to-offer-insurance-for-international-passengers/

[2026-06-12 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: "Indonesia Bankrupt" rallies demand fiscal reform, end to flagship programs

Snippet: University students were among protesters in central Jakarta on Friday condemning Indonesian government policies, including state budget spending, a fuel price hike, a free meals program and growing military involvement in civilian affairs. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/indonesia-bankrupt-rallies-demand-fiscal-reform-end-to-flagship-programs

[2026-06-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all

Snippet: As others exert geopolitical influence based on economic or military might, North Korea’s leader has turned a weaker hand to his advantage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356697/kim-jong-un-turns-out-be-cleverest-them-all?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all

Snippet: As others exert geopolitical influence based on economic or military might, North Korea’s leader has turned a weaker hand to his advantage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356697/kim-jong-un-turns-out-be-cleverest-them-all

[2026-06-12 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rally Amid Fresh Iran Peace Hopes, All Eyes On SpaceX

Snippet: US stock futures and global markets are higher, extending their rally while oil hit the lowest level in months following fresh reports that the US and Iran are nearing a provisional agreement to end their war, even if top leadership has yet to sign off. Meanwhile, all eyes are on SpaceX - the world's biggest IPO- where shadow markets are pricing a spike of at least 35% for SpaceX on its debut, while online market see odds of a 30%

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rally-amid-fresh-iran-peace-hopes-all-eyes-spacex

[2026-06-12 22:10 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Protesting steelworkers and a robo-soldier: photos of the day – Friday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenJakarta, IndonesiaStudents clash with police during a protest against a fuel price risePhotograph: Mast Irham/EPAShareView image in fullscreenLondon, UKPeople protest outside Woolwich crown court before a hearing where Palestine Action activists are due to be sentenced over a break-in at the UK base of an Israeli-based defence firm, Elbit SystemsPhotograph: Yui Mok/PAShareView image in fullscreenGaza StripChildren play in the wreckage of a car in the Bureij refugee campPhotograph: AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenNakuru, KenyaRed Cross officials help a

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jun/12/protesting-steelworkers-robo-soldier-photos-of-the-day-friday

[2026-06-12 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Violence escalates in Israel amid ultra-Orthodox military draft protests

Snippet: The most fundamental rift in Israeli politics is arguably not the wars it is fighting on multiple fronts, nor the international isolation stemming from its genocidal war in Gaza. Instead, the conscription of young ultra-Orthodox men into the military continues to divide the country’s major political parties and bring demonstrators to the streets.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/12/violence-escalates-in-israel-amid-ultra-orthodox-military-draft-protests