LiveLive Updates June 13, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeJune 13, 2026UpdatesIsraeli officials concerned U.S.-Iran understandings could complicate uranium issueIsraeli officials are concerned over the emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, fearing it could weaken Washington's leverage over Tehran and make it harder to secure the removal or dilution of Iran's enriched uranium, political sources said.According to one source, Israel's influence over the decision-making process has been limited. The source added that it remains unclear how a final agreement would address key Israeli war objectives, including limits on Iran's ballistic missile program and its ties to Hezbollah.RECAP: Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday; Hormuz to reopen 'immediately after'Here are Saturday's latest updates:■ The Trump administration and Pakistan's prime minister said a U.S.-Iran deal is close, with Trump saying a "strong" agreement has been reached and is set to be signed Sunday.■ British Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced support for Trump's Iran diplomacy and said the U.K. is prepared to help implement any agreement.■ Iran said the timing of a proposed agreement remains uncertain, ruled out imminent negotiating trips and reiterated demands including the release of frozen funds and an end to foreign military presence in the region.■ The IDF says it struck more than 70 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon over the past day and killed seven operatives over the past week.■ Palestinian reports said settlers damaged property in West Bank villages and attacked utility workers near Bethlehem, lightly injuring several people ■ Anti-government protests were held across Israel Saturday evening, with demonstrations in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Be'er Sheva and northern Israel. Anti-government demonstrations held across Israel; clashes reported between protesters and police in JerusalemAnti-government demonstrations were held across Israel on Saturday evening, including a march from Tel Aviv's Rabin Square to Habima Square, where relatives of hostages and other speakers were set to address the crowd.Additional protests took place in Jerusalem, Haifa and Be'er Sheva, while around 150 people demonstrated in Afula in the first such protest there in months. Organizers also held rallies across northern Israel, including a joint protest by religious and secular Israelis against the government's judicial overhaul plans.In Jerusalem, police confiscated loudspeakers, megaphones and air horns from demonstrators, citing restrictions on noise before the end of Shabbat. Officers later blocked a protest march, leading to clashes with demonstrators. Two protesters were arrested.Read the full articleStarmer backs Trump's Iran diplomacy, says U.K. ready to support peace dealU.S. President Donald Trump with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in September. Credit: Leon Neal/APU.S. President Donald Trump with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in September. Credit: Leon Neal/APBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday and expressed support for Trump's efforts to bring the conflict with Iran to an end, according to reports from Downing Street.Starmer reiterated that the UK stands ready to support the implementation of any peace agreement, while both leaders agreed that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be restored to ease the global economic impact of the crisis.Trump says Iran deal set to be signed Sunday, Strait of Hormuz to reopen 'immediately after'U.S. President Donald Trump said the agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to all shipping "immediately after." He added that, once conditions stabilize, the United States would enter Iran to collect and destroy what he described as remaining "nuclear dust."In a post on Truth Social, Trump contrasted the proposed agreement with the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated under former President Barack Obama, saying the new deal would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would not involve any transfer of U.S. funds to Tehran.Trump said he hopes the process will proceed "quickly, easily and smoothly," but warned that if it does not, the United States has an "ultimate alternative."Read the full articlePalestinian reports: Settlers enter West Bank villages, damage propertyMasked settlers entered the Palestinian village of Jit, near the northern West Bank city of Nablus, and damaged vehicles and other property, according to Palestinian reports.A vehicle damaged in Jit, in the northern West Bank on Saturday. Credit: Used in accordance with section 27A of Israel's Copyright Law.A vehicle damaged in Jit, in the northern West Bank on Saturday. Credit: Used in accordance with section 27A of Israel's Copyright Law.Palestinian media also reported that settlers entered agricultural land near the central West Bank village of Sinjil, northeast of Ramallah, and grazed livestock there.Hundreds protest in central Israel against crime in Arab communityAround 200 people gathered in Lod, a mixed Arab-Jewish city in central Israel, to protest crime, violence and extortion in the Arab community, accusing the government of neglecting the issue.Demonstrators displayed photos of Arab murder victims and chanted slogans including "Arab blood is not cheap." The protest was organized by the National Committee of Arab Mayors and the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel.Protesters demonstrate against crime in Arab community in Lod on Saturday. Credit: Ilan AssayagProtesters demonstrate against crime in Arab community in Lod on Saturday. Credit: Ilan Assayag8 hours agoPakistan's prime minister says U.S.-Iran deal closer than ever before, finalization likely in next 24 hours⁠Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the agreement reached.Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic signing expected on Sunday, followed by technical-level talks next week, Sharif added.The Pakistani prime minister later said he had conveyed his appreciation to Qatar's prime minister for Doha's "steadfast support" of Pakistan's peace efforts during the Gulf crisis.Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan @faisalbinfarhan.