UN meeting erupts over sexual violence allegations against Israel
“You will be quiet.” A UN meeting descended into a heated exchange.

“You will be quiet.” A UN meeting descended into a heated exchange.

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US President Donald Trump claimed that the scheduled signing of his Iran “peace deal” in Geneva on Friday would be succe
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Iran’s players during a World Cup dressing room visit after the team’s 2-2 draw.
The aircraft, one of the US Air Force’s longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.
UK’s Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.

The White House says the proposed memorandum of understanding with Iran is only a framework agreement.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will maintain a ‘security zone’ in occupied Lebanon.
Officials say bomber was on a routine test mission when it went down shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.
Uncertainty remains over whether Israel will honour the agreement.