Over 1,200 film industry representatives, including Liev Schreiber and Mayim Bialik, have signed an open letter condemning calls to boycott Israeli cinema. They argue that a boycott suppresses art and does not promote peace, and is also a form of discrimination.
In Jerusalem, a shooting occurred targeting bus passengers, resulting in 15 people being wounded, five of them in critical condition. Two terrorists were neutralized.
Israel rejected Hamas's ceasefire proposal, calling it a "manipulation. " Tel Aviv demands the release of all hostages and the disarmament of Hamas.
Israel carried out massive airstrikes on strategic targets in Yemen's capital Sanaa in response to the launch of a new missile by the Houthis. The strikes killed at least four people and wounded 67 others.
Air traffic was temporarily suspended at Vilnius Airport due to the detection of a drone. It was later found that the drone belonged to a private security company.
A strike and blockade, organized by the Hostages Families Forum, took place in Israel, demanding the return of prisoners. About 100,000 people marched, and police detained 25 participants.
Kyiv's Dynamo lost to Cypriot Pafos with a score of 2:0 in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Dynamo will continue its performance in the Europa League, where it will meet the winner of the Maccabi (Tel Aviv) – Hamrun Spartans pair.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Qatar's Prime Minister Abdulrahman al-Thani discussed a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. This happened amid diplomatic activity aimed at preventing Israel's plan to expand its occupation of Gaza.
On August 9, thousands of protesters in Tel Aviv demonstrated against the Israeli Prime Minister's plan to escalate the war in Gaza. They demanded an end to the campaign and the release of hostages.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has received final approval to build a 14-story luxury eco-hotel in Herzliya, Israel. The project, in which the actor owns a 10% stake, has drawn criticism due to its scale and the ongoing conflict in the region.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared in public for the first time since the start of Israeli attacks, taking part in a mourning ceremony in Tehran. Prior to this, he had only published video messages amid reports of him hiding in a bunker.
On June 22, 176 people, including 133 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Israel due to the worsening security situation. The operation was carried out by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on behalf of President Zelenskyy; the plane with passengers landed in Moldova.
The IDF struck three Iranian missile launchers ready for launch, targeting Israel. The strike also targeted a military commander who planned these launches.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone talks, trying to find a diplomatic solution to the escalating situation in the Middle East. Iran is ready for negotiations, but demands an end to Israeli strikes.
Israel's Defense Minister said Ali Khamenei "should not continue to exist" after Iranian missiles damaged a hospital and injured over 200 people.
An Iranian missile hit the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, causing significant damage. There are casualties, and the hospital is temporarily not accepting patients.
7-year-old Anastasia Buryk from Odesa died as a result of an Iranian missile strike on a residential building in Bat Yam, Israel. The girl was undergoing treatment for oncology there. Four more people died, one is missing.
Japan plans to evacuate approximately 90 citizens and their family members from Iran by land to Azerbaijan due to airport closures. The government is considering sending a Self-Defense Force transport plane to a base in Djibouti.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed until June 20 due to the security situation caused by Iranian shelling. The State Department is ready to assist Americans in leaving Israel if needed.
Three people were killed in Iran's overnight missile strikes on Haifa, bringing the total number of victims in Israel to 23. There are also reports of 224 deaths in Iran.
The U. S. Embassy and Consulate in Israel are officially closed. There is minor damage to the building in Tel Aviv as a result of Iranian missile strikes.
After the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, oil prices are rising again. Fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are putting pressure on the market.
Five people died as a result of Iran's missile strike on Israel. The missiles hit residential areas of the city of Petah Tikva, destroying the building of an educational institution.
The Israeli army struck infrastructure of the IRGC, the Quds Force, and the Iranian armed forces. In response to Iranian missile strikes on Haifa and Tel Aviv.
Israel used smuggled drones and mobile groups to attack Iran's air defense systems and missile installations. This allowed Israel to gain air superiority.
Iran used the latest Emad, Qadr, and Kheibar-Shekan missiles against Israel, hitting an oil refinery. In response, Israel attacked fuel infrastructure near Tehran.
On the night of June 15, Iran launched a missile strike on Israel, killing people and wounding hundreds. Dozens of people are considered missing after the shelling.
On the night of May 15, Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. Three people were killed and more than 40 were injured in the Tel Aviv area and near Jerusalem.
On the night of June 14, the Croatian Consul in Israel, Ivica Sertic, and his wife were slightly injured as a result of the missile attack on Tel Aviv. The couple was hospitalized, but their lives are not in danger.
The US is ready to defend personnel and interests in the region. Trump called on Iran to make a deal after Israel's strikes on facilities.
