Kushner set for Israel, Egypt talks as Netanyahu resists Gaza plan
What's next: The Trump envoy is expected to press Israeli and regional mediators on a phased disarmament and troop-withdrawal deal.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
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#Egypt
Hamas agrees to Gaza disarmament plan tied to Israeli pullout
What's new: Hamas officials said the deal links handing over weapons to a phased Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction in Gaza.
BBC News (World), Bloomberg +6
Hamas ties Gaza disarmament to Israeli withdrawal and aid flow
What's new: The phased deal would transfer Hamas-run police weapons to a U.S.-backed Gaza committee, but Israel has not endorsed it publicly.
Series: Gaza · Hamas Disarmament Plan · 4 chapters since Jul 29Iran strikes U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain as oil prices rise
What's new: Brent crude climbed near $90 a barrel after Iranian media reported tanker disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Drone strike sets 2 gas tankers ablaze at Egypt’s Damietta port
Why it matters: The blast hit a US-owned vessel, caused no casualties and added to a wider Middle East escalation that drove oil prices higher.
Trump threatens hard US strike on Iran after Jordan attack
What's new: Trump also said he was briefed on a drone strike that hit a US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's port of Damietta.
Argentina rallies from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup
What's next: Lionel Messi's side advanced to the quarterfinals after scoring three times in the final 13 minutes in Atlanta.
Series: Fifa World Cup · Argentina Egypt Last 16 · 3 chapters since Jul 7Argentina rallies from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup
What's next: Lionel Messi's late equalizer and Enzo Fernandez's stoppage-time winner sent Argentina to the quarterfinals.
Antara News, Republika +1
US gives Iran 2-day entry window for Seattle World Cup match
What's next: Iran will still have to leave the US the night its June 26 game against Egypt ends, despite complaints over earlier limits.
US gives Iran 2-day entry window before Seattle World Cup match
What's new: Iran can arrive before its June 26 game with Egypt, but must still leave the US the night the match ends.
Iran hold 10-man Belgium 0-0, stay alive in World Cup Group G
What's next: Iran can still reach the knockout stage for the first time with a result against Egypt.
Egypt rallies past New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win
What's next: Egypt moved atop Group G on four points, while New Zealand stayed winless after losing a lead again.
Gaza deaths since October ceasefire top 1,000 as truce talks continue
What's next: Mediators are circulating a revised roadmap as Israel still controls more than 60% of Gaza, and Hamas is reviewing the proposal.
NPR, The Straits Times