NYC mayoral poll:

NYC mayoral poll: Mamdani still ahead, but Cuomo closes the gap

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC’s mayoral race by 16 points in latest Fox News poll, but Andrew Cuomo is gaining ground.

Merz affirms support for Israel

Erdogan accuses Germany of ignoring Gaza 'genocide', Merz reaffirms support for Israel

Turkish President accuses Germany of ignoring “genocide” in Gaza during a tense press conference with Chancellor Merz, who reaffirms support for Israel and urges Hamas to disarm.

Rep. Lawler:

Rep. Lawler: Cuomo is lesser of two evils vs. Mamdani

Rep. Mike Lawler calls Andrew Cuomo the “lesser of two evils” in NYC’s mayoral race when compared with anti-Israel candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Third term?

Third term? Trump admits: I’m not allowed to run again

President Trump admits he’s “not allowed” to run for a third term, citing constitutional limits.

Red Cross slams Hamas for staging fake hostage recovery

The Red Cross condemns Hamas for staging the recovery of a hostage’s remains, saying its staff were misled and calling the act “unacceptable”.

Trump warns:

Trump warns: If Hamas does not behave, they will be terminated

President Trump backs Israel’s right to retaliate after Hamas attacked soldiers in Rafah: Hamas is a limited factor in the Middle East deal.

North Korea fires cruise missiles as Trump eyes meeting with Kim

North Korea launches cruise missiles from the Yellow Sea ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea.

Vance:

Vance: Ceasefire will hold despite Hamas attacks and Israeli retaliation

Vice President Vance predicts the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold, despite recent Gaza clashes and IDF response.

Sliwa refuses to quit:

Sliwa refuses to quit: Cuomo should drop out, not me

Curtis Sliwa vows to stay in NYC mayoral race, rejecting pressure to quit despite low polling.

Yemen:

Sixth UN staffer detained in Yemen as Houthi raids escalate

Houthis detain sixth UN staffer in Yemen, confiscate equipment, and hold 59 personnel. UN warns aid efforts are at risk and reassesses operations in Houthi-controlled areas.

Austria’s Chancellor:

Austria’s Chancellor: Excluding Israel from Eurovision would be a fatal mistake

Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker rejects calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2026, calling it a “fatal mistake” and citing Austria’s Holocaust legacy.

Houthis arrest UN staff, accuse them of spying for Israel

Houthis arrest three UN staffers in Sanaa, accusing them of spying for Israel. The arrests follow a raid on a UN compound.

PA succession plan:

PA succession plan: Hussein al-Sheikh to lead if Abbas steps down

PA chairman Abbas issues a decree naming Hussein al-Sheikh as interim successor if the position becomes vacant. Elections must be held within 90 days.

Jewish leaders call for dialogue with Ireland’s new President

Jewish leaders in Ireland urge newly elected President Catherine Connolly to unite the nation and engage with their community, following controversial remarks about Hamas and Israel.

UN rapporteur:

UN rapporteur: US sanctions over Gaza report are 'mafia-style' intimidation

UN expert Francesca Albanese denounces US sanctions as “mafia-style” tactics after accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Barred from entering the US, she presented her report from South Africa.

Indonesia defends ban on Israeli athletes, accepts Olympic fallout

Indonesian Sports Minister defends decision to bar Israeli gymnasts from a world event, says the move was constitutional and aimed at preserving public order.

Adams endorses Cuomo, says Mamdani doesn’t care about Jews

Outgoing NYC Mayor Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo, condemns Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Jews and extremism.

Trump on sovereignty:

Trump on sovereignty: Don’t worry, Israel’s not going to do anything

Responding to the Knesset’s passing of a sovereignty bill, President Trump tells reporters not to worry, insisting Israel won't take action in Judea and Samaria.

Dutch police detain man over axe threat to Wilders on TikTok

Dutch police detain a 25-year-old man after he threatened Geert Wilders in a viral TikTok video, saying he'd go to parliament “with an axe.”

Rubio:

Rubio: Knesset sovereignty bill threatens Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Ahead of Israel visit, Secretary of State warns that Israel’s sovereignty bill, approved in a preliminary reading by the Knesset, endangers Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Norway targets Israel at UN after ICJ Gaza aid decision

Norway to propose a UN resolution demanding Israel lift Gaza aid restrictions, citing ICJ ruling that Israel must allow Gaza aid via UNRWA.

'Another corrupt ruling'

'Another corrupt ruling': US slams ICJ ruling favoring UNRWA despite Hamas ties

US condemns an ICJ ruling ordering Israel to allow Gaza aid via UNRWA, calling it corrupt and politicized: “Nothing more than a partisan political tool.”

Cuomo slams Mamdani:

Cuomo slams Mamdani over antisemitism: New Yorkers must protect our values

Andrew Cuomo, running for NYC mayor, condemns rival Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitic and anti-Israel views, urging voters to defend the city’s values and support the Jewish community in a critical election.

Bob Vylan frontman claims:

Bob Vylan frontman claims: BBC staff called my anti-IDF chant 'fantastic'

Bob Vylan frontman says BBC staff praised his Glastonbury set calling for death to IDF soldiers. BBC apologized for the chant and called it “unacceptable” afterwards.

Trump:

Trump: Hamas could be taken care of in two minutes

President Trump warns Hamas could be “taken care of very quickly” if it continues to violate the ceasefire, but says he prefers to give the group a chance to honor the deal.

IAEA:

IAEA: Iran’s uranium stockpile survived US-Israeli bombing

Despite heavy US-Israeli strikes, Iran retains most of its enriched uranium, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

After election of new leader

Israel eyes diplomatic reset with Bolivia following election of center-right leader

Foreign Minister Sa’ar calls Bolivia’s new president Rodrigo Paz to propose renewing ties after 20 years of strained relations. Israel will send a representative to Paz’s inauguration.

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets to UK game following ban

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for its fans for match against Aston Villa, after UK police barred attendance. The club cites safety concerns and a toxic climate.

Khamenei to Trump:

Khamenei to Trump: 'Keep dreaming' about Iran’s nuclear destruction

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei rejects Trump’s offer of renewed nuclear talks and denies US claims of destroying Iran’s nuclear sites.

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad spy' after pardon rejected

Iran executes a man accused of spying for Mossad, citing a confession and court approval. The move follows a wave of executions and rising tensions after the June war with Israel.

Trump:

Trump: The Gaza ceasefire is still in effect

President Trump says the Gaza ceasefire remains in effect despite Hamas violating it by killing two IDF soldiers, blames “rebels within” Hamas and promises the situation would be handled.

Vance: There is currently no infrastructure to disarm Hamas

After Hamas breaks the ceasefire, VP JD Vance says no system exists to disarm the terrorist group. His comments come ahead of his visit to Israel this week.

US judge lifts travel ban on anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil

A federal judge lifts travel restrictions on activist Mahmoud Khalil, allowing him to speak nationwide as he fights deportation.

Mamdani:

NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani: Of course Hamas should lay down their arms

At NYC mayoral debate, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani says Hamas should disarm, after previously avoiding the question in a Fox News interview.

Trump warns Hamas:

Trump warns Hamas: If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it

President Trump warns Hamas to honor its commitment to return hostage bodies, saying, “If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it.”

Pro-Hamas propaganda

Hackers breach Canadian airport, delay flights with pro-Hamas propaganda

Hackers hijack Kelowna Airport’s screens and speakers with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages, delaying flights and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities and strong condemnation from Jewish groups.

Huckabee:

Huckabee: Grateful for freed hostages, but 'we must bring the fallen home'

Amb. Mike Huckabee urges Hamas to return all hostage remains, including two Americans, after only 9 bodies were released despite Trump’s deal. Hamas now claims it holds no more deceased hostages.

Israel appeals Indonesia’s ban on gymnasts over Gaza war

Israel Gymnastics Federation appeals Indonesia’s ban on Israeli gymnasts from world championship in Jakarta, calling the move “outrageous”.

Rare praise:

Rare praise: Hillary Clinton commends Trump for Gaza peace deal

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praises Trump’s Gaza peace deal, calling it “a path forward.”

Trump on the way to Israel:

Trump on the way to Israel: The war in Gaza is over

Before flying to Israel, President Trump notes rare unity around his Gaza peace plan, as 500,000 cheered in Israel and support echoed across Muslim and Arab nations. He also declares the war in Gaza over.