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Man indicted after being caught with a loaded gun in Jerusalem's Old City

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Jun 7, 2026 | 16:11 pm

The suspect was held in detention following his arrest, and the detention was extended to June 11.

Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Jun 7, 2026 | 15:26 pm

The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Jun 7, 2026 | 14:06 pm

After falling at home in Game 1, the Reds needed to dig deep, both mentally and physically, to take Game 2 on the road and then Game 3 back at Yad Eliyahu.

IDF will continue its mission to disarm Hamas, military chief Zamir tells soldiers in Gaza Strip

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Jun 7, 2026 | 13:08 pm

At the start of a government meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also discussed the Gaza Strip, announcing that Israel currently holds 60% of its territory, and "will soon reach 70%.

Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates

NYT > World > Middle East Jun 7, 2026 | 13:08 pm

U.S. efforts for a truce in Lebanon appear to have stalled. Israel accused Hezbollah of firing at Israeli territory. Iran threatened to retaliate.

'This was not a demonstration, it was a pogrom,' says Council leader, Sohlberg's friend Moskowitz

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Jun 7, 2026 | 12:37 pm

Tomer Moskowitz, a friend of Sohlberg, told 103FM that "anyone could feel their life in danger in a situation like this," and that it could have ended completely differently.

Arab Gunman Kills One in Attack on Central Israel

NYT > World > Middle East Jun 7, 2026 | 12:03 pm

The assailant, an Arab citizen of Israel, was killed. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, praised the shooting, but it did not claim responsibility.

Iranians Sink Into Despair Facing War Deaths and Skyrocketing Inflation

NYT > World > Middle East Jun 7, 2026 | 10:58 am

An imploding economy is causing hopelessness among both pro- and anti-government Iranians. And for those who wished for regime change, the letdown is palpable.

OPEC Plus to Boost Oil Production as Ceasefire in Iran Remains Elusive

NYT > World > Middle East Jun 7, 2026 | 08:12 am

The cartel’s move to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day is largely symbolic, with vast amounts of the world’s oil stranded by the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New.

NYT > World > Middle East Jun 7, 2026 | 04:02 am

President Trump’s boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years.