UN urges Houthis to permit inspection of aging oil tanker The Houthis, who control access to the FSO Safer, have prevented the UN from sending a technical team to assess the risk of a potential massive oil spill. Yemen
Emirates offers flights to Miami The Dubai-based airline has largely rebuilt its flight network to its pre-pandemic status. By Al-Monitor Staff
Hamas renews threats against Israel as Qatari aid to Gaza delayed Hamas said it would renew "pressure" on Israel's border if aid does not come by next week. Palestine
Honduras to open Israel embassy in Jerusalem Honduras follows the United States, Guatemala and Kosovo in opening an embassy in the contested holy city. Israel
Netanyahu hunts for defectors from change bloc Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is combing Yamina for defectors to kill the incoming coalition government. Israel
Expect dirty tricks in Netanyahu's last battle for survival Most experts believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not open a new military front just to avoid his downfall, but will use every dirty political trick in the book to stay in power. Israel
Gazans flock to beaches despite pollution disaster Many Gazans insist on enjoying what they can of the enclave's beaches despite water treatment plants left unable to operate dumping raw sewage into the sea. Palestine
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham cracks down on Assad supporters in Idlib Hayat Tahrir al-Sham carried out a spate of arrests in several areas under its control in Idlib, targeting pro-Syrian government individuals who supported President Bashar al-Assad in the recent presidential elections, as well as members of the Islamic State. Syria
Spain reopens its embassy in Libya The move constituted another diplomatic win for Libya's transitional government ahead of elections in December. Libya
Palestinian citizens of Israel divided over new government After Ra'am became the first Arab party join an Israeli government in decades, some Palestinian citizens of Israel see the move as "historic" while others remain skeptical. Israel
Iran's Zarif: Netanyahu headed for 'dustbin of history' Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif weighed in after Israel's opposition formed a "change bloc" to unseat the longtime prime minister. Israel
Israel's change coalition: What happens next? Here’s what could happen next as the Knesset gears up to vote on a governing coalition aiming to unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Turkish lira remains volatile after surprise dip in inflation data Turkey’s annual inflation unexpectedly dropped to 16.59% in May, according to data published Thursday. The news did not steady the nation’s currency, which slid on market concerns over an early interest rate cut. Turkey
Pentagon issues warning over Iran warship reportedly headed to Venezuela The United States is threatening to "deter" Iran's apparent effort to deliver weapons to Venezuela. Iran
UN's Hariri assassination tribunal for Lebanon suspended over funding A further trial for Salim Jamil Ayyash's alleged involvement in attacks on Lebanese politicians was supposed to begin this month. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iran says refinery fire contained, rules out sabotage Iranian officials rushed to reject speculation of sabotage behind a Tehran refinery blaze that followed a chain of incidents blamed on Israel. Iran
