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Cpt. Daniel Perez (IDF)
July 3, 2026, 2:42 pm
IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist who abducted tank officer Daniel Perez, held hostages
Muhammad Na’im Jandiya seized body of Daniel Perez during Oct. 7 attack, held captive Yotam Haim, Samar Talalka and Alon Shamriz, whose brothers respond ‘world is a better place’
By Emanuel Fabian and Nurit Yohanan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a news conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fouad Hussein after their meeting at the foreign ministry in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
July 1, 2026, 4:46 pm
Iranian FM: If Trump’s Tel Aviv ‘pets’ aren’t controlled, ‘Iran will school them’
As US and Iranian officials set to hold indirect talks in Doha, senior Iranian sources say Tehran determined to keep control over Strait of Hormuz, even if it requires force
By Nava Freiberg, Agencies and ToI Staff
This handout photo shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeting IDF troops in southern Lebanon, June 30, 2026. (Haim Zach/GPO)
July 1, 2026, 12:12 am
Visiting south Lebanon, PM says IDF won’t withdraw ‘as long as Hezbollah remains here’
Netanyahu insists Israel and Lebanon are ‘sovereign states that want peace’ and want terror group out; UN said seeking own continued presence in area, against Israeli wishes
By Nava Freiberg, Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
L to R: Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir are seen in the Knesset in Jerusalem, ahead of a failed vote on MK Ayman Odeh's proposed expulsion from the body. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 30, 2026, 1:03 pm
Ministers, coalition MKs push pardon for PM after judges urge dropping of key charge
Levin, Eliyahu, Katz and others again call for clemency or for dismissal of all charges, as judges repeat recommendation that prosecutors withdraw Netanyahu’s bribery count
By ToI Staff
Israeli military vehicles and personnel seen at a border crossing into Lebanon, June 28, 2026. (Ayal Margolin/FLASH90)
June 29, 2026, 7:54 pm
Katz: Israel has ‘no territorial ambitions’ in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed
Iran fighting could restart within ‘2 days,’ says minister; Lebanese president tells CENTCOM chief army will deploy up to border; IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
MK Boaz Bismuth leads a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, February 24, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 28, 2026, 9:19 pm
Knesset panel to advance measure freezing arrests of Haredi draft evaders for 90 days
Foreign affairs and defense panel chair makes announcement amid bid to end Haredi boycott of coalition; opposition slams bill equating Torah study, IDF service
By Ariela Karmel, Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's policy conference, a gathering of conservative Christian activists and leaders, at the Washington Hilton, on June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
June 26, 2026, 10:47 pm
Trump accuses Iran of ‘foolish’ ceasefire violation by firing on ships in Hormuz
Tehran insists passage must be coordinated with regime, as US and Gulf states demand unimpeded shipping; Katz threatens Iran, in Persian, against hitting Israel; UAE FM holds rare call with Iranian counterpart
By Agencies and Jacob Magid
Israeli soldiers cross with a tank from southern Lebanon into northern Israel, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
June 26, 2026, 3:23 pm
4 IDF soldiers injured in Lebanon clash with Hezbollah gunman, ahead of another day of talks
Officer moderately hurt, 3 others lightly injured as gunman lobs grenade at forces; terror group chief says US-Iran deal a defeat for Israel; cabinet said to spar over war policy
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a cadets' graduation ceremony at the Bahad 1 officers' school in southern Israel, June 25, 2026. (Screenshot/Israel Defense Forces)
June 26, 2026, 12:56 am
IDF chief says military needs ‘every male and female combat soldier’
Alternately booed and cheered at military ceremony, Netanyahu touts wartime achievements, insists troops will stay in southern Lebanon ‘for as long as necessary’
By Emanuel Fabian and Nava Freiberg
Defense Minister Israel Katz attends the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, on June 24, 2026 (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 24, 2026, 7:44 pm
Katz vows no IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon ‘even if there’s an American demand’
Defense minister says, though, that Washington has not told Israel to pull its forces out; army says 2 Hezbollah gunmen hit while approaching troops; 2 more killed in drone strike
By Emanuel Fabian, Jacob Magid and Agencies
A joint Israel-US flag stands against a backdrop of destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
June 21, 2026, 10:42 pm
Netanyahu vows to maintain IDF presence in Lebanon even as issue rocks US-Iran talks
Hezbollah chief rejects security zone as ‘impossible’ as Iran says deployment violates MOU; Israel said to mull ‘small withdrawal’ if US requests, though not past Yellow Line
By Nava Freiberg, Emanuel Fabian, Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after touring the newest aircraft in the presidential fleet on June 19, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland (ALEX WONG/Getty Images via AFP)
June 20, 2026, 4:23 am
Trump calls Netanyahu a ‘warrior PM,’ touts ‘great’ ties with Israel amid tensions over Iran
US intel reportedly says Netanyahu actions in Lebanon expected to undermine deal; Israeli TV: American officials working to establish informal channels with Bennett, Eisenkot
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
A man holds his daughter's bicycle recovered from his barbershop as he searches for belongings in the rubble of the shop, damaged in an Israeli strike, in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
June 19, 2026, 6:29 pm
Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire after flare-up, but IDF to stay in southern Lebanon
Recognizing Iran’s ability to influence Hezbollah in ways that Lebanon can’t, US and Qatar broker truce through Tehran, rather than Beirut, after 47 Lebanese killed in response to killing of 4 troops
By Jacob Magid and Emanuel Fabian
Defense Minister Israel Katz (right) meets with visiting Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, June 17, 2026. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
June 17, 2026, 5:05 pm
Katz touts years-long ‘under the radar’ ties in meeting with Somaliland president
Defense minister says two nations seeking to take security ties to ‘new heights’; his Somaliland counterpart dispels ‘rumors’ Israel in talks to build military base in country
By Emanuel Fabian and Reuters
Left-to-right: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset on June 3, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90); Opposition Leader Yair Lapid leads a Yesh Atid faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, June 15, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90); Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University, May 12, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90); Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset, June 15, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 15, 2026, 11:52 am
Ministers say Israel won’t be bound by Iran deal, as opposition castigates Netanyahu’s ‘absolute failure’
Defense minister vows the IDF will remain in southern Lebanon, hit Iran hard if needed, despite Trump-Tehran MOU ending Lebanon fighting; Bennett calls Trump-imposed terms a product of failed Israeli leadership
By Emanuel Fabian, Ariela Karmel, Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
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