Analysis What a far-right French government could look like Jews and Muslims fear that a far-right win at the French parliamentarian elections on Sunday could damage their freedom of religious practice. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
More than 200 rockets from Lebanon's Hezbollah rain down on Israel The escalation comes as Iranian proxies express readiness to join the fighting if war breaks out in Lebanon. Lebanon
Netanyahu, Biden to discuss Hamas' latest cease-fire proposal Israel is now studying the comments made by Hamas on the last hostage-release and cease-fire proposal. Israel
Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq The Turkish army's strikes are the first since the Iraqi central government’s decision to ban the Kurdistan Workers Party in March. Turkey
US, Iran guarantors of shaky deterrence between Israel and Hezbollah Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is not ready to go to the mattresses over the killing of another senior commander on Wednesday, and Iran doesn't want a war while it favors the threat of confrontation as a deterrent. Lebanon
Hamas sends new Gaza cease-fire response to negotiators A Hamas official said the changes "guarantee" a deal to end the war. Palestine
Erdogan meets 'dear friend' Putin as Russia, Turkey eye cooperation on Syria The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral ties only days ahead of the NATO summit. Turkey
US scrambles to avert Israel-Hezbollah war, with or without Gaza cease-fire The Biden administration is searching for a diplomatic deal to prevent a disastrous war between the longtime foes. Lebanon
US push for Azerbaijan, Turkey to make peace with Armenia an uphill battle Despite some hopeful noises from Washington on a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, most Armenians hold out little hope as Azerbaijan continues to resist approving a draft that Armenian and Western officials are promoting. Turkey
US slams Israel's 5,300 new settlement units, Biden 'likely' to meet Netanyahu President Joe Biden is reportedly likely to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when the latter travels to Washington late July to address Congress. Israel
