(2026-06-23). Congress Quietly Moves to Merge U.S. and Israeli Militaries. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As public support for Israel continues to erode amid the wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, a little-noticed provision buried inside the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act could fundamentally reshape the relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv. Critics warn that Section 224—the "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative"—would move beyond annual military aid …
(2026-06-23). Israeli attacks on Lebanon nearly 'derailed' US-Iran talks in Switzerland: DPM Dar. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Israeli attacks on Lebanon had almost derailed the process ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland. | In an interview with Al Arabiya recorded before the Switzerland talks, Dar acknowledged that spoilers remained active, pointing to heavy Israeli bombing in Lebanon after the deal was signed, which he said "actually derailed everything and stopped everything". | "This is something which actually is to provoke the parties to give a pause, don't move," he said, adding that wisdom had to prevail and that "the world community should convince an…
(2026-06-23). Lebanon president and PM condemn Iran's efforts to end Israeli invasion. thecanary.co 
Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun — like his prime minister Nawwaf Salam — has objected to Iran's terms for negotiations with the US, including an end to Israel's invasion of Lebanon. The pair's regime is widely considered a 'Vichy' regime collaborating with its occupiers and their US backers. Aoun has insisted that "no one negotiates on […] | By
(2026-06-23). New Lebanon-Israel talks to begin, in shadow of US-Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon heads into a new round of talks with Israel on Tuesday in Washington, with Beirut determined to press ahead with direct negotiations even as they appear to be overshadowed by Iran's decision to make Lebanon part of its negotiations with the United States. | Lebanese officials have insisted that face-to-face negotiations with Israel are the only way to secure an end to the war raging since March 2, when Hezbollah fired at Israel in support of Iran and triggered Israeli air and ground attacks that have killed more than 4,000 people in Lebanon. | But four rounds of Lebanese-Isra…
(2026-06-23). Israel's Suicidal Rupture with the U.S. scheerpost.com Israel is turning on its last important ally in an act of suicidal hubris. Chris Hedges ScheerPost Israel is sabotaging the negotiations with Iran and alienating its last important ally by refusing to halt its attacks on Lebanon and withdraw from its occupation of the south. It is determined to reignite a regional conflagration that could see …
(2026-06-23). 'Deconfliction cell' is the first test of whether Israel can thwart Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org