Iranian forces boarded a Liberia-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz amid a series of reported maritime attacks. The incident comes as the United States maintains a naval blockade despite extending a ceasefire with Iran.

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving the Trump administration amid broader leadership changes at the Defense Department. His departure comes during continued tensions with Iran and a United States naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

The comedy show concluded a season shaped by war, missile alerts, and political satire. Its finale mixed sharp humor with a hopeful message for healing and peace in the year ahead.

A Russian attack damaged the home of a Chabad emissary in Dnipro and lightly wounded his son. Community members said the child’s survival was a miracle amid the powerful blast.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett revealed the identity of a security officer in a social media post and was ordered to delete it. His office called the incident a mistake made in good faith.

A Palestinian man was shot dead during a settler raid on the West Bank town of Deir Dibwan near Ramallah. Israeli authorities said settlers entered the village and confirmed an investigation into the fatal shooting.

A Trump envoy has proposed replacing Iran with Italy at the upcoming World Cup, according to the Financial Times. Iran has said it intends to participate while awaiting clarification on match locations.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz cannot reopen due to ceasefire breaches as regional tensions persist. The United States said recent ship seizures did not violate the truce while leadership changes unfolded at the Pentagon.

John C. Phelan has resigned as Secretary of the United States Navy, effective immediately. The Department of Defense did not give a reason for his departure, and Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as Acting Secretary.

Around 2,000 English speakers attended an Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem organized by the Orthodox Union Israel. Speakers honored fallen soldiers and reflected on national resilience, including a tribute to a fallen Israel Defense Forces staff sergeant.

The White House minimized Iran's seizure of two ships near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the incident does not violate the current cease-fire. The administration appears eager to avoid further escalation as stalled peace talks hinge on Iran's response to a new American proposal.

A majority of voters say the Trump administration is not competent in running the federal government, according to a new Fox News poll. The president receives negative marks on most key issues and leadership traits, with sharp partisan divides shaping the results.