Knesset Security Clash: Israeli lawmaker Tzvi Succot was filmed trying to cut through the fence of an Arab school in northern Israel during class hours, sparking condemnation over “racist” politics. West Bank Accountability: Russian-born activist Andrey X says settler violence is structural and increasingly coordinated with the Israeli military, documenting escalation from within Palestinian communities. Lebanon Ceasefire Fracture: Lebanon’s leaders urged Iran to stop “interfering” and warned the country isn’t a “bargaining chip” as Israel-Hezbollah fighting continued and a truce collapsed. Gulf Escalation: The US intercepted Iranian drones and missiles near the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites; Kuwait and Bahrain reported fresh attacks and air-defense interceptions. Iran-US Deal Hurdle: An Iran adviser said any US-Iran agreement hinges on releasing $24bn in frozen assets, calling it a “test of trust.” Jobs Signal for Workers: US employers added 172,000 jobs in May and unemployment held at 4.3%, but the strong print is driving rate-hike fears that can ripple into hiring and pay. Turkey Family Leave Reform: Türkiye expanded maternity/paternity leave and added foster-parent leave, pushing employers to update HR and payroll policies. Privacy & Hiring: Israeli startup Mine hired former Tinder privacy executive Ron De Jesus as chief trust officer, underscoring growing demand for privacy, risk and AI governance roles.