Gaza Settlements
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Smotrich Proposes Gaza Settlements as US-Iran Talks Stall; IDF Kills Hamas Commander (Jun 30, 1556 UTC, 1856 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Finance Minister Smotrich urged the establishment of three Israeli settlements in northern Gaza, while US-Iran indirect talks in Doha faced confusion over the format. The IDF killed a Hamas battalion commander in Rafah and a PIJ commander who held hostages. Iran prepared for Khamenei’s funeral with over 30 countries attending. The Iron Dome system was upgraded based on lessons from the Iran war.
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Smotrich Proposes Gaza Settlements as US-Iran Talks Loom; Israel-Lebanon Security Annex Published (Jun 30, 0629 UTC, 0929 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Finance Minister Smotrich urged the establishment of three Israeli settlements in northern Gaza, while the US and Iran prepared for talks in Doha amid conflicting signals. The full security annex of the Israel-Lebanon deal was published, conditioning IDF withdrawal on Hezbollah disarmament. Iraq ordered pro-Iran militias to dissolve by September 30. The Knesset is expected to recognize the Armenian Genocide.