Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure and Missiles as Israel-Lebanon Fighting Escalates

Iran said it would close the Strait of Hormuz and threatened missile fire, while fighting with Hezbollah and Israeli strikes in Lebanon intensified. The roundup also covered global political reactions, Trump’s Qatar jet, and major World Cup headlines.

Ynet

Tel Aviv Stocks Slump as Iran Deal Talk Triggers Profit Taking

Tel Aviv shares fell again as investors sold on concerns over the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement and local geopolitical risk. The TA-125 is down 7.3% in June, though still up 12% since the start of the year. Market strategists said the selloff reflects both the Iran deal and stretched valuations after a strong rally.

Calcalist

Report: Mario Hezonja May Be Leaving Real Madrid, with Hapoel Tel Aviv Monitoring

Marca reports that Mario Hezonja is likely to leave Real Madrid, which is planning roster changes after a disappointing Spanish league season. Hapoel Tel Aviv is among the clubs interested in the Croatian forward, who is under contract through 2029.

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Kats says Maccabi Tel Aviv are battered and tired before Game 3 of the final

Maccabi Tel Aviv hosts Hapoel Tel Aviv in Game 3 of the Israeli championship series on Sunday. Oded Katash says his team is tired and battered but focused on winning the title, while Jimmy Clark says one more win is still needed.

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IDF Encircles Underground Hezbollah Command Post in Lebanon, Reports About 30 Fighters Trapped

Israeli forces are battling inside an underground Hezbollah Badr Unit command post in Lebanon, where about 30 militants are reportedly trapped. A senior officer said the government ordered a ceasefire beyond the yellow line, but the IDF says the strategic fighting will continue and that there is no plan to conquer Lebanon.

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CENTCOM: Iran Does Not Control the Strait of Hormuz

A U.S. Central Command spokesperson said Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. The article gives no further details or context.

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Meloni Rebukes Trump After He Claims She Repeatedly Asked to Be Photographed With Him

Donald Trump said Giorgia Meloni repeatedly asked to be photographed with him at the G7 and claimed her popularity was falling. Meloni hit back on Instagram, calling the attacks senseless and telling Trump to mind his own business.

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Israeli Military Stays in South Lebanon Amid Ceasefire, Warns It Is Ready for Iran

An IDF senior officer said Israeli forces will stay in southern Lebanon to protect northern communities and remove immediate threats. He also said the army is ready to strike Iran if attacked, as tensions rise over Hezbollah fire, Iran’s Hormuz claim, and ceasefire-related diplomacy.

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Ceasefire Order Issued as IDF Holds Key Hezbollah Complex in South Lebanon

The IDF was instructed to halt fire while retaining control of the Ali Taher complex in southern Lebanon. Military sources say dozens of Hezbollah fighters are trapped there, and that the group has stepped up fire to help them.

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IDF Tightens Control Over Key Hezbollah Complex in Southern Lebanon

The IDF says it controls the strategic Ali Taher ridge complex near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon and that dozens of Hezbollah fighters are trapped there. At the same time, Israel was told to halt fire in Lebanon after deadly fighting that also killed Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon and three other soldiers.

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Real Madrid denies contacting Michael Olise amid transfer rumors

Real Madrid publicly denied contacting Michael Olise, calling the transfer speculation inaccurate. The club said it has no direct or indirect link to the Bayern Munich winger and stressed its strong relationship with Bayern. The denial follows reports that Madrid planned a 220 million euro bid for the 24-year-old France international.

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Belgium Faces Backlash After Doku Says He May Leave World Cup for Birth of His Child

Belgium winger Jeremy Doku said he may leave the World Cup if the birth of his first child overlaps with the tournament’s decisive matches. The comment, made after Belgium’s 1-1 draw with Egypt, triggered fierce criticism and support, while the Belgian federation reportedly understands his situation.

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Israel’s UN ambassador calls for sexual violence envoy’s resignation after blacklist dispute

Danny Danon, Israel’s UN ambassador, demanded on Saturday that Pramila Patten resign during a heated UN session in New York. The dispute centered on the UN’s annual report that впервые put Israeli security forces on a sexual-violence blacklist, which Israel rejected as false and politically motivated.

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Khamenei Adviser Warns Energy Flows Could Stop if Deal Remains Unimplemented

Iranian official Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warned that if a deal remains only on paper, energy flows to the Middle East could stop. He said Iran will accept nothing less than full implementation of commitments and respect for its rights.

Ynet

Hapoel Tel Aviv Ready to Pay a Heavy Price for Jordan Nwora

Hapoel Tel Aviv is pushing hard to sign Jordan Nwora from Crvena zvezda and is willing to pay a buyout of at least $1 million if needed. Nwora, 27, has just had his best EuroLeague season and is expected to be a highly sought-after player this summer.

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Paramedic Who Saved Knicks Fan Goes Viral After Unwanted Kiss Attempt

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Tel Aviv Woman Says She Was Attacked in Broad Daylight, and Another Possible Victim Emerged

A Tel Aviv woman says a stranger attacked her Thursday morning on her way to work and knocked her to the ground. After security footage was shared online, residents allegedly identified the suspect and reported a possible second assault by the same man. Police have opened an investigation.

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Kushner’s $5 Billion Albanian Resort Plan Triggers Protests, Probe and EU Concerns

Jared Kushner’s planned $5 billion luxury resort development in Albania has sparked mass protests, a land-deal investigation and concern from the European Commission. The project, centered on protected coastal land in Zvernec and the island of Sazan, remains in planning as Albania’s government and EU critics clash over its environmental and political impact.

Globes

Identity of 1633 Treasure Ship Off England Finally Confirmed

Researchers have identified a mystery wreck off Devon as the Dutch merchant ship Dom van Keulen, which sank in 1633 after bad weather. The vessel carried gold coins and other cargo from Morocco, and the surviving artifacts are now held by the British Museum.

Ynet

Messi’s World Cup Shirt Carries Golden Symbols of Argentina’s Success

Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup drew attention to Lionel Messi’s gold-adorned shirt. The design honors Argentina’s 2022 title, Messi’s five-World-Cup milestone, and his 2022 tournament MVP award.

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Europe and Asia Gas Prices Stay Elevated Despite U.S.-Iran Deal

LNG prices in Europe have eased since the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, but analysts say the market will remain tight and winter prices high. Stronger Asian demand, disrupted Hormuz flows, and low storage levels are expected to keep Europe exposed, while banks still see elevated gas prices through the second half of the year.

Calcalist

Panathinaikos Targets Isaac Bonga as Obradovic Return Nears

Greek reports say Panathinaikos is leading the chase for Isaac Bonga as Zeljko Obradovic nears a return to the club. Bonga, 26, is under contract with Partizan until 2027 but could leave if he does not secure an NBA deal.

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Israeli Ambassador Says Hezbollah Fired 147 Rockets in One Day

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, said Hezbollah fired 147 rockets, 20 explosive drones and nine anti-tank missiles in the past day. He said most launches came from villages along the yellow line in southern Lebanon and accused Hezbollah of rejecting a ceasefire.

Ynet

Western Europe Braces for Another Severe Heatwave

Western Europe is bracing for another severe heatwave, with alerts in Britain, France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany. France faces the harshest conditions, as Paris could top 40 degrees Celsius in June for the first time ever.

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Germany Coach’s Partner Becomes the World Cup’s Latest Sideline Distraction

Lena Wurzenberger, partner of Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, has become a highly visible presence around the team’s World Cup camp, prompting discomfort inside the squad and criticism from Lothar Matthaus. Germany will face Ivory Coast on Saturday night in Toronto, with Wurzenberger expected to sit behind the bench and possibly continue her run as the team’s perceived lucky charm.

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Ramat Gan Set to Sign Jewish-American Guard Justin Allen

Ramat Gan has agreed to sign Justin Allen, a 22-year-old Jewish-American guard who played for Green Bay in the NCAA. He will count as an Israeli player in the Israeli Premier League, and Hapoel Jerusalem also showed interest in him.

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Vice President JD Vance Expected to Travel to Switzerland for Iran Talks

Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Switzerland today for talks with Iranian representatives. The meeting follows Iran’s announcement that it will send a negotiating delegation to Switzerland despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Josh Hart Says Disrespect Fueled Knicks’ Title Run

Josh Hart said the New York Knicks’ title run was fueled by disrespect from the San Antonio Spurs. He credited the team’s anger, and Victor Wembanyama’s reaction after Game 7 against Oklahoma, with helping New York win its first NBA championship since 1973.

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Germany’s search for a true No. 9 puts Havertz back in the spotlight

Kai Havertz has become Julian Nagelsmann’s main striker option for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. He scored twice in a 7-1 win over Curaçao after a season disrupted by injuries at Arsenal, and now faces pressure to justify Germany’s faith in him.

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Maccabi Jaffa signs veteran goalkeeper Eran Yaniv

Maccabi Jaffa has signed 34-year-old goalkeeper Eran Yaniv, who will replace Nataniel Deloya after his move to Hapoel Afula. Yaniv arrives from Hapoel Rishon LeZion and brings top-flight experience, including a stint as Hapoel Tel Aviv’s first-choice keeper in 2019/20.

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Trump Shares Article Criticizing Netanyahu and Israel’s War Strategy

Donald Trump shared a Just The News article attacking Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and Israel’s handling of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. The piece said Trump is considering alternative Israeli candidates, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, while warning that his support may depend on regional stability and ceasefire compliance.

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Police Say 81-Year-Old Shalom Hala Has Been Found

Police said 81-year-old Shalom Hala from Rosh HaAyin has been found. They had previously appealed to the public for help locating him.

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Real Madrid Lead Club Scoring Race at the World Cup

Real Madrid lead the club-by-club World Cup scoring chart with five goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. Barcelona are the notable absentee near the top, with no goals from their players so far.

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Lt. Col. N. to Temporarily Command Battalion 52 After Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon’s Death in Lebanon

Lt. Col. N. will temporarily command Battalion 52 after Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon was killed in Lebanon yesterday. He currently serves as deputy commander of Brigade 401.

Ynet

NoTraffic Shows a Ten-Year-Old Startup Can Still Be a Rising Bet

NoTraffic, founded in 2017 by Uriel Katz, Or Sela, and Tal Kreisler, is expanding a smart-traffic-light network across North America. The company says it operates in about 10% of North American cities, has raised $165 million, and has helped save drivers more than $1.5 million.

Globes

Why the Petition for Sanctions on Israel's Top Legal Officials Is About Power, Not Timing

An opinion piece defends a petition seeking personal sanctions on Gali Baharav-Miara and Isaac Amit, arguing that Israel has become a “juristocracy” where judges hold ultimate power. The author says the timing may need review after Trump’s softened stance, but rejects claims that the initiative was fundamentally mistaken.

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Iranian Officials Threaten Missile Fire at Israel If Fighting in Lebanon Continues

Iranian officials told the Lebanese outlet Unews that Iran could fire missiles at Israel overnight if the attack on Lebanon continues. The warning gave no further details about the officials, timing, or scope of any possible launch.

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Cuba Approves Its Broadest Economic Overhaul Since the Revolution

Cuba has approved 176 reforms, its biggest economic overhaul since the revolution, to open the planned economy to private business and market mechanisms. Officials say the measures depend on relief from the U.S. energy and financial embargo, which has intensified shortages and blackouts across the island.

Ynet

Pakistan Reports Technical Talks in Switzerland Set for Tomorrow

Pakistani media said technical talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, are scheduled for tomorrow. Delegates from the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, are expected to attend.

Ynet

World Cup Midterm: goals, stars and surprises in a thrilling opening stretch

The article reviews a spectacular opening World Cup phase, led by Lionel Messi’s first World Cup hat trick and an unusually high scoring rate. It also highlights breakout performers, refereeing trends, and early signs from contenders including England, the United States, France, Argentina, Germany, Spain and Portugal.

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