Daily brief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the United Arab Emirates, his office confirmed, marking the first known trip by an Israeli leader to the Gulf state during the conflict with Iran. The visit occurred at the start of Operation Roaring Lion, and Netanyahu met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Netanyahu's office called the meeting a 'historic breakthrough,' though no agreements were announced. The UAE denied the reports, calling them 'unfounded.'
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett launched a campaign to oust Netanyahu.
Israeli officials expressed concern that the Trump administration could pursue a 'bad deal' with Iran.
Netanyahu lost ultra-Orthodox support, putting his coalition majority at risk and moving Israel toward early elections possibly by late August.
A court battle deepened as the Shin Bet chief demanded the names of staffers who opposed him, while the High Court demanded documents to review the Mossad chief’s appointment.