IDF chief asked the cabinet to formulate an equation that would include Beirut, after the killing of 11 soldiers during the so-called ceasefire; Senior US official says Israel's hands will not be tied: 'Hezbollah bears full responsibility by violating the ceasefire'

Lula, who at 80 is Brazil's oldest sitting president and has had ​some previous health scares, is expected to run for a fourth non-consecutive term in October 

The prime minister entered the hospital late in the evening; his office says it is for 'dental treatment'

 Hezbollah has increased the pace of attacks using fiber-optic drones; plans for the continued fighting against Hezbollah have not yet been approved by the political echelon, in part because of U.S. President Donald Trump is advancing  a diplomatic initiative with Iran

Rubio says US will give diplomacy a chance before considering alternatives, as Trump urges negotiators not to rush any Iran deal and talks remain stuck on the Strait of Hormuz, enriched uranium and sanctions relief

After reports that emerging US-Iran understandings may not limit Tehran’s missile arsenal, Likud MK David Bitan says Israel cannot ignore the threat and warns future war could become existential