Firefighters battle a massive blaze in France as 60,000 return home; fires also rage in Spain, Crete and Turkey, where evacuations were ordered in Antalya; two firefighters were killed in Crete

 Central Elections Committee also established how citizens will vote in the event of missile attack and whether some polling places should be moved to protected areas; There also is concern about attempts by foreign countries to influence the elections

Turkey expressed interest in joining a future Lebanon security initiative after the UN peacekeeping mission expires, as Erdogan pledged support for Lebanese sovereignty, economic recovery and the army

IDF officials warn that Israeli activists crossing into Syria to establish Jewish settlements are diverting military resources from confronting enemies and creating security risks

The title formally belongs to Michal Herzog, while edited images from Netanyahu’s US visit were credited to both the Government Press Office and Sara Netanyahu

Cairo had focused on the threat of Houthi disruption at Bab al-Mandab, but a drone that set two gas vessels ablaze at a northern Egyptian port exposed a different vulnerability; no group has claimed responsibility

Battalion commander appeals to soldiers' parents and promises they won't be punished; 'This is a serious incident that will be handled with respect for the soldiers'; Givati's Tzabar Battalion troops left Sde Teiman base over disruption of hazing junior recruits