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Israeli minister urges Netanyahu to cancel Lebanon agreement

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon to resolve the conflict, calling it a “historic mistake” in a Telegram post.

28 June, 03:35 PM

Trump claims he can restrain Israeli over Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump has enough influence over the Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to prevent any further Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, Trump said in an interview with Axios on June 19.

20 June, 02:24 AM

Vance holds off on Switzerland travel before new Iran negotiations

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance postponed a planned trip to Switzerland on June 18 for a new round of talks with Iran after a memorandum of understanding was signed, a White House spokesperson said, according to CNN on June 19.

19 June, 11:21 AM

Natalie Portman, other filmmakers oppose shunning Russian, Israeli, Iranian directors

Natalie Portman, French directors Jacques Audiard and Justine Triet, and more than 350 other film‑industry figures have spoken out against calls to boycott Russian, Israeli, and Iranian filmmakers, Variety reported on June 9.

10 June, 08:47 PM

Houthis ban Israeli ships from key shipping route

The Houthis, an Iran-backed militant group, announced a ban on Israeli ships entering the Red Sea, threatening a key alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported on June 8.

8 June, 01:42 PM

Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel for first time since April 8 ceasefire

Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel on the evening of June 7 after an Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, The Times of Israel reported.

8 June, 11:30 AM

Israel strikes Iranian military targets in retaliation for missile barrage

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck military targets in Iran on June 8 in retaliation for an Iranian ballistic missile attack the day earlier, CNN reported on June 8.

8 June, 11:16 AM

Israel and Lebanon agree to U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement

Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire agreement after two days of U.S.-led negotiations in Washington, ABC News reported on June 4.

4 June, 08:53 AM

UN blacklists Russian and Israeli soldiers for conflict-related sexual violence

The United Nations added Russian and Israeli military to its annual blacklist of parties credibly suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence for the first time, ABC News reported on May 29.

29 May, 02:49 PM

Netanyahu orders troops to seize 70% of Gaza Strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has instructed the military to expand Israel's zone of control to 70% of the Gaza Strip, NBC News reported on May 28.

29 May, 08:30 AM

Russian freighter carrying stolen Ukrainian grain heads back to Black Sea

A Russian dry-bulk freighter, Panormitis, is returning to the Black Sea after failed attempts to unload grain in Israel and Turkey, SeaKrime journalist Kateryna Yaresko reported on May 25.

25 May, 10:25 PM

Israel turns away Russian cargo of stolen Ukrainian grain

A ship loaded with grain stolen from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine arrived in Turkey after Israel refused to allow it to unload, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, said on May 15.

15 May, 09:09 PM

Israel built covert Iraq hub for air campaign against Iran

Israel built a secret military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and struck Iraqi army troops who nearly discovered the site early in the war, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

10 May, 11:54 PM

Israel turns away Russian ship loaded with stolen Ukrainian grain

Russian grain vessel was forced to leave an Israeli port for neutral waters after a local company refused to accept its cargo of stolen Ukrainian wheat, Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniichuk said on April 30.

30 April, 01:48 PM

Little surprise Israel buys stolen grain from Russia, expert says

Israel is happy to accept Russian ships selling stolen Ukrainian grain because it never joined Western sanctions against Moscow, on top of the cargo being sold at a discount, Ihor Semyvolos, director of the Association of Middle East Studies, told NV Radio on April 28.

29 April, 07:52 PM

Ukraine asks Israel to detain second ship accused of carrying stolen grain

Ukraine has officially asked Israel through diplomatic and legal channels to detain the Panormitis, a vessel accused of carrying Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 29.

29 April, 04:55 PM

Radio NV poll highlights public view on Israel dispute over stolen Ukrainian grain

A majority of respondents in a Radio NV poll support addressing the issue of stolen Ukrainian grain reaching Israel through diplomatic means rather than escalating the dispute, results published on April 29 show.

29 April, 12:51 PM

Israel accepted more than two Russian ships carrying stolen grain

Israel accepted several Russian ships loaded with agricultural cargo that was illegally taken from occupied Ukrainian territories, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said on April 28.

28 April, 10:16 PM

EU may sanction Israelis over ship with looted Ukrainian grain

The EU is considering sanctions on Israeli individuals and entities accused of helping Russia evade restrictions and is seeking details on Ukrainian grain allegedly looted by Moscow and imported into Israel, Haaretz reported on Apr. 28.

28 April, 06:55 PM

Ukraine plans sanctions over stolen grain shipment arriving in Israel

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a sanctions package against parties involved in shipping Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia to Israel, he wrote on Telegram on April 28.

28 April, 01:43 PM

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