Pentagon raises counterintelligence alert regarding Israel, reports say The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv have increased over the war with Iran and other regional security issues. Euronews · Jun 7
Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran’s military targets after missile attack Explosions were reported in several cities, including Tehran and Isfahan The Independent UK · Jun 7
War, debt and cuts: The price of Israel's security push Israel faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defence budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's vision for a militarised nation, is straining public finances. This surge in spending threatens vital sectors like education and healthcare. Public debt is rising significantly. The nation is grappling with the economic fallout of… The Economic Times · Jun 7
America's Closest Ally Israel Branded as Its 'Highest-Level Spy Threat', Pentagon Assessment Reveals The Pentagon has classified Israel as its highest counterintelligence threat, citing aggressive espionage amid tensions over the Iran war, despite denials from both the White House and Israeli embassy. International Business Times UK · Jun 6
Pentagon Elevates Israel To Highest Counterintelligence Threat Level Amid Espionage Concerns: Report The reported assessment surfaced as Washington and Jerusalem navigate disagreements over military operations and diplomatic efforts across the Middle East. International Business Times · Jun 6
Burner phones, spy fears: Pentagon flags Israel's counterintelligence as 'critical' threat The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to the highest level – "critical" – amid escalating tensions between Washington and Israel over the way forward in the war with Iran, according to two current US officials and one former official who spoke to NBC News. The Times of India · Jun 6
"You're fucking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon "You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass." Axios · Jun 6
U.S. and Iran in fresh clashes as peace talks stall The U.S. military said it struck an oil tanker headed for Iran and defended Kuwait and Bahrain from Iranian missiles. Axios · Jun 6
‘You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me’: Trump reportedly cursed at Netanyahu during a heated call as Iran deal stalls Not exactly a courtesy call between allies. We Got This Covered · Jun 6
Difficult question still facing anti-Semitism inquiry The royal commission on anti-Semitism stands to do more harm than good for social cohesion unless it gets a key, highly divisive, definition right. AAP · Jun 5
The US brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but Hezbollah was not part of the agreement that involves them Sources note that the deal seems to hinge on Hezbollah's cooperation. We Got This Covered · Jun 5
Israel Sent Elite Units Into Azerbaijan And Had Presence In Other Countries During Iran War: Report Israel covertly deployed military and intelligence units inside Azerbaijan during the Iran war, providing them with valuable intel into northern Iran, CNN reported. International Business Times · Jun 5
The Debate Over Israel Aid Is Coming. Congress Wants To Future-Proof the Relationship First. The Israeli government is willing to phase out U.S. financial grants. But Mike Rogers and Tom Cotton want to lock in other forms of aid—without a debate in Congress. Reason · Jun 5
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages Thousands flee including from village hosting at least 2,500 displaced people, one day after Hezbollah rejects ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
The Independent UK · Jun 5 Acrimonious Trump phone call has caused political damage to Netanyahu – here’s why IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jun 5 The phone call that exposed cracks in the Trump-Netanyahu bond A recent heated phone call between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has exposed public strains. Trump reportedly called Netanyahu 'fucking crazy' over Israeli threats to strike Beirut. This incident has political ramifications for Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections. While both leaders have had disagreements, they…
The Times of India · Jun 5 Ceasefire under strain: Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander; strikes continue In a significant escalation, Israel has confirmed the death of a high-ranking Hezbollah commander and targeted rocket launchers, as ceasefire discussions remain deadlocked. Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized that no terms have been secured due to Hezbollah's resistance. This situation unfolds amid former President Trump's assertion of a temporary cease in…
The Times of India · Jun 5 'In best of families...': Netanyahu responds to Trump's 'crazy' remark, acknowledges 'tactical disagreements' Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged 'tactical disagreements' with US President Trump over regional conflicts but emphasized their shared goals, particularly countering Iran's nuclear ambitions and Hezbollah. Despite recent heated exchanges, Netanyahu hailed Trump as Israel's 'greatest friend,' citing his strong support for the nation. Both leaders aim for regional stability.
We Got This Covered · Jun 4 ‘I don’t care if they’re over, honestly’: Donald Trump says that he doesn’t care about the possible collapse of Iran talks "We don't need NATO."
The Mary Sue · Jun 4 Benjamin Netanyahu Scrambles to Contain the Chaos After a Private Phone Call With Donald Trump Turns Hostile Trump said he was "a little bit perturbed" by Netanyahu’s aggressive stance toward Lebanon.
France 24 · Jun 4 France's ban on Israeli weapons at Eurosatory 'shameful', says economy minister Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nir Barkat, Israel's economy minister called France's decision to ban Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory defence fair "shameful", warning that Israel would "bypass France" to reach its customers. He argued Israel had "no choice but to eliminate" Iran's capabilities, and said he preferred "to be…
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Trump’s Iran gamble leaves him trapped between hawks and voters It’s been nearly a week since U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the conflict by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program that required Trump’s sign-off
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Israel far-right minister slams ceasefire with Lebanon as 'serious mistake' Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised on Thursday a ceasefire deal with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a "serious mistake". "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) to wrong decisions," the minister…
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Iran-US war latest: Trump warns US doesn’t need a deal with Tehran to get enriched uranium Trump suggested if a deal was made he would meet with Iran's supreme leader
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal close Middle East war negotiations face setbacks as Iran reports no tangible progress. Renewed US and Iranian strikes have strained a fragile ceasefire. Kuwait International Airport experienced an Iranian drone attack. US President Donald Trump expresses optimism for a weekend resolution. Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution directing…