Israel towards elections in autumn, the Knesset voted to dissolve
With 110 votes out of 120 MPs, the bill passed its first reading - What are the possible dates
“Welcome to Israel!”: Gaza flotilla activists tied up and kneeling at the Port of Ashdod (video)
The activists were met by Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, shouting “we are the owners here” - Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes Ben-Gvir over the footage he released, while Rome summons the Israeli ambassador for explanations
EU considers Merkel or Draghi as possible common negotiator with Putin, Financial Times reports
Finland's President Alexander Stump and his predecessor, Sauli Niinisto, are also heard - Putin's suggestion about Schroeder rejected without discussion - EU acknowledges that talks with Moscow are possible, due to the inability of the US to reach a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine