Arab Barghouti reports no contact with his father, prisoner Marwan Barghouti, for four years and alleges abuse in captivity. Israel denies the claims of mistreatment.

UN warns 35 million Nigerians face acute hunger during lean season amid conflict and economic pressures. OCHA says 6.4 million children at risk of malnutrition, appeals for urgent funding.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns that nearly 35 million people in Nigeria are expected to face acute food insecurity during the June-August lean season, driven by conflict and economic pressures. The UN says 6.4 million children are at risk of acute malnutrition.

Israeli army declares maximum alert over expected escalation with Iran — Channel 12

The Israeli army has declared a state of maximum alert as it expects an escalation with Iran, according to Channel 12.

Secret payment network is funneling billions to Iran's military, WSJ investigation finds.

The Wall Street Journal reports on a secret payment network that is funneling billions of dollars to Iran's military.

Reports: Hope for limited U.S.-Iran agreement gains momentum as regional mediators push to stabilize ceasefire; Iranian hardliners oppose talks.

Hope for a limited U.S.-Iran agreement is gaining momentum as regional mediators push to stabilize a ceasefire, though Iranian hardliners remain opposed to talks, according to reports.