Daily brief
Israel has reportedly cut ties with UN Secretary-General António Guterres after the UN added Israeli authorities to its blacklist of countries and groups that commit sexual violence in conflicts. The decision to blacklist Israel, which includes both state and non-state actors, prompted a swift diplomatic response from Jerusalem. Israeli officials announced a freeze on relations with Guterres, calling the UN move biased and politically motivated.
The U.S. has reportedly urged Israel to halt strikes on Lebanese dams ahead of potential truce talks.
Israel's attorney general has announced plans to indict a senior aide to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Eli Urich, over the Bild leak affair.
Donald Trump has shared a draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies, according to reports.
Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly moved to ban the Ra'am party and its leader Mansour Abbas from elections over alleged ties to parents, though details remain unclear.