US Israel Relations
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Khamenei Funeral Procession Begins in Tehran as Hamas Plans Gaza Government Dissolution; IDF Strikes Hezbollah Cell (Jul 6, 0633 UTC, 0933 Israel) (Morning Edition)
The funeral procession for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on July 6, drawing massive crowds and calls for revenge. Hamas reportedly plans to dissolve its Gaza government to allow a technocratic panel, while the IDF struck a Hezbollah cell in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected a claim by US Vice President Vance that Trump is Israel's only friend, asserting many nations seek ties. Dozens of Israeli activists were detained attempting to breach the Syrian border.
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IDF Strikes Hezbollah in South Lebanon, Kills Hamas Gaza Chief as US-Israel Prepare Iran Strikes (May 16, 1529 UTC, 1829 Israel) (Evening Edition)
The IDF launched a wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon for the first time since a 45-day ceasefire extension was announced, killing two operatives at a rocket launch site. Hamas Gaza chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad was confirmed killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. The US and Israel are preparing for a possible renewal of strikes on Iran as early as next week, while Iran’s foreign minister signaled US willingness to continue negotiations.