Trump postponed US attack on Iran after 'Hajj warning' - Sources tell Middle East Eye the US president was told of severe 'reputational damage' if he resumes war during the Muslim pilgrimage, as well as global air travel disruptions
US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown - Rights advocates say Trump administration is using sanctions and ‘terrorism label’ to silence Palestinian activism.
Massie defeated: The Israel lobby’s pyrrhic victory in Kentucky - The extraordinary campaign to unseat Thomas Massie exposed a growing Republican backlash against pro-Israel political influence.
NYT: Worried About War’s Impact, Bond Investors Push Rates to Highest Level Since 2007 - The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
NYT Snickers: As Ukraine Hits Oil Refineries, Russians Pay a Heavy Environmental Toll - After invading more than four years ago, Moscow has usually been the one causing ecological disaster. But Kyiv’s strikes, intended to cut into the Kremlin’s oil revenue, have flipped the script.
WaPost: Republican fights to survive Trump’s wrath in most expensive House primary ever - Trump allies and pro-Israel groups critical of Massie have spent big, testing the president’s grip on the GOP base and ability to oust conservatives who defy him.