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Hamas rejected a U.S. proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying it wanted a "complete end to the war" with Israel, The Times of Israel reported on July 2.

Israel, Gaza: U.S. Proposal for Temporary Ceasefire Struggles To Gain Traction

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the long-running corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a TruthSocial post and said the trial should be cancelled, Reuters reported on June 26.

U.S., Israel: Trump Criticizes Israeli Corruption Case as Polls Signal Waning Support for Netanyahu

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Israel's Chevron-operated Leviathan and Karish gas fields resumed operations on June 25 after the June 24 Israel-Iran ceasefire went into effect, Reuters reported on June 25.

Israel: Largest Gas Field Resumes Operations After Ceasefire

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Iran's parliament unanimously passed a bill suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and requiring IAEA inspectors to gain approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council before conducting inspections, Reuters reported on June 25.

Iran: Parliament Formally Passes Bill To Restrict Cooperation With IAEA

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An early assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency suggested that most of Iran's nuclear capabilities remained intact after the June 22 U.S. strike on three Iranian facilities and that the strike likely only set back Iran's program by months, CNN reported on June 24, citing four sources familiar with the assessment.

Iran: U.S. Intelligence Assessment Says Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities Had Modest Impact

The U.S. military struck Iranian nuclear facilities at Esfahan, Fordow and Natanz on June 22, Reuters reported.

Iran: U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Nuclear Sites, Including Heavily Fortified Fordow

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According to a June 19 press release from the media wing of Pakistan's military, Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir and U.S. President Donald Trump's June 18 meeting focused on regional security, counterterrorism cooperation and expanding bilateral ties in trade, technology and energy.

Pakistan, U.S: Pakistan's Field Marshal Meets With Trump

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The EU foreign policy chief and the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Germany -- the so-called E3 grouping of signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal -- met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, Switzerland, to encourage Iran to negotiate with the United States for a new nuclear deal, Reuters reported on June 20. 

Europe, Iran: E3, Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in Geneva

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A photo taken in Tehran, Iran, on June 26, 2025, shows an Iranian political banner hanging near the remains of a residential building struck by an Israeli attack. 

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A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Fragile Iran-Israel Ceasefire Holds, U.S. Tariff Deadline Approaches

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An oil tanker is seen at Saudi Arabia’s port of Ras al-Khair. 

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Despite the ceasefire, the risk of a renewed conflict remains, which could again drive oil prices higher if Iran and/or its proxies begin attacking regional oil infrastructure and shipping.

Assessing the Oil Market Volatility Caused by the Israel-Iran War

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Iranian missiles aimed at targets in Israel pass through the sky over the West Bank on June 17, 2025. 

Even if the ceasefire holds in the coming weeks and months, outstanding U.S. and Israeli concerns with Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs could reignite hostilities.

The Iran-Israel Ceasefire Will Remain Fragile Amid Unresolved Disputes

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What cyber limitations and capabilities do Iran and Israel have?

Essential Geopolitics: Increased Risk of Cyberattacks as Conflict With Iran Escalates

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A photo taken on June 23, 2025, shows the remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar. 

Absent further retaliation, Iran's June 23 attack offers a path to de-escalation, but there is still a chance, albeit slim, that additional U.S. strikes trigger a wider conflict.

With a Telegraphed Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar, Iran Offers an Off-Ramp To Ease Tensions

A Northrop B-2 Spirit on July 4, 2020, near the White House in Washington. 

Even if carefully calibrated, Iranian retaliation of any form will risk inviting more U.S. strikes and greater escalation that could result in Iran following through on more of its significant threats against the regional oil and gas sector and/or the United States.

Iran's Retaliation Against the U.S. Will Likely Be Limited, but Will Still Risk Escalation

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Israeli air defense systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on June 18, 2025. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Weekly Rundown: Israel-Iran Conflict Rages On, NATO Holds Annual Summit

A group of armed Israeli soldiers stands in a narrow alley of the Old City of Hebron, West Bank, on May 31, 2025. 

While it will likely curb immediate terror threats, the crackdown will also fuel Palestinian grievances, increasing the risk of a larger uprising and internal Israeli government tensions.

To Thwart Militant Attacks, Israel Cracks Down on the West Bank

What is the long-term outlook for the conflict?

Essential Geopolitics: How Will the Israel-Iran War End?

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On Geopolitics

An Israeli tank rolls along the fence on the border with the Gaza Strip on June 4, 2025. 

Uncertainty regarding who will govern post-war Gaza and fund its reconstruction increases the likelihood of a prolonged Israeli occupation that would empower Israel's far-right to push for annexation and more extensive population displacement.

Is Gaza Destined for Another Israeli Occupation?

Israeli air defense systems intercept Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv amid a fresh barrage of Iranian rockets on June 16, 2025. Israeli air defense systems intercept Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv amid a fresh barrage of Iranian rockets on June 16, 2025. 

The Israel-Iran conflict is set to evolve into a short war of attrition as Iran pits its degraded missile stocks against Israel's dwindling air defense systems.

Assessing the Trajectory of the Iran-Israel War

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Rescue teams work at damaged buildings in Nobonyad Square following Israeli airstrikes on June 13, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. 

The Weekly Rundown: G7 Leaders' Summit, More Israeli Attacks on Iran

Israel lives under difficult geopolitical circumstances. A small country with limited resources and surrounded by potentially hostile neighbors, Israel survives by allying with powers that do have the resources to manage the balance of power in the Middle East — namely, the United States. Its geographic position also means that Israel must manage complex relations with its Muslim neighbors by quiet collaboration, by exploiting divisions, and by parlaying its technological and economic advantages into create strategic dependencies. To navigate all the challenges presented by the Middle East, Israel will remain agile in its diplomacy and, when the situation warrants, steadfast in its pre-emptive strikes, its covert activities and its economic relationships.

SITUATION REPORTS

Israel, Gaza: U.S. Proposal for Temporary Ceasefire Struggles To Gain Traction

U.S., Israel: Trump Criticizes Israeli Corruption Case as Polls Signal Waning Support for Netanyahu

Israel: Largest Gas Field Resumes Operations After Ceasefire

Iran: Parliament Formally Passes Bill To Restrict Cooperation With IAEA

Iran: U.S. Intelligence Assessment Says Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities Had Modest Impact

Iran: U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Nuclear Sites, Including Heavily Fortified Fordow

Pakistan, U.S: Pakistan's Field Marshal Meets With Trump

Europe, Iran: E3, Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in Geneva

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