The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Trump Says Tentative Iran Deal Avoided 'Economic Catastrophe' As Israel, Democrats Demand Answers

President Donald Trump defended his tentative agreement with Iran at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, saying the deal helped avert an "economic catastrophe" that could have hit Americans through soaring oil prices, market turmoil and a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Latin Times · Jun 17

US officials say Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions, opening strait

A memorandum of understanding to be signed Friday by the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to at minimum dilute its enriched uranium and would waive but not permanently end sanctions on the country

AAP · Jun 17

Trump claims ‘I got everything I wanted’ from Iran war in rambling G7 speech as major doubts grow over peace deal

In a long-winded press conference at the summit, the US president also claimed he had prevented a ‘nuclear holocaust’

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Gaza death toll hits 1,005 Palestinians since ceasefire amid relentless Israeli attacks

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October

The Independent UK · Jun 17

SNP pose 3 questions to Labour after report on 'Israel meddling in Scottish election'

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar must give answers about suspicious “bot” activity on his social media during the Holyrood elections, the SNP…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17

Not entirely unacceptable to call Hamas freedom fighters, doctor tells tribunal

Dr Nadeem Crowe is suing the Royal Free Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for suspending him mid-shift after he criticised Israel online.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Israel continues strikes on Lebanon ahead of anticipated US-Iran framework deal

While violence has declined in Lebanon since a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war was announced on Monday, Israeli strikes on the south have killed at least five people since the deal, according to Lebanese state media.

Euronews · Jun 17

After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal

Iran's deal with the U.S. is expected to boost Hezbollah's finances and political standing in Lebanon. Tehran has promised more funding to its ally once assets are unfrozen. This infusion could help Hezbollah recover from war losses and challenge Israel. The agreement aims to halt hostilities, including in Lebanon. Hezbollah's…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, leaked deal draft shows

The full US-Iran framework deal to end the war, as circulated during the G7 summit, would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement.

Euronews · Jun 17

Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with the US, officials say

Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions

AAP · Jun 17