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5 min readThe Israeli prime minister is sending a delegation to the U.S. to ensure Israel’s position is heard as negotiations continue between the U.S. and Iran over a permanent end to the war. Israel’s fighting with Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon has become a major sticking point. Netanyahu told reporters he wants to make sure Israel’s position — that Iran cannot have future nuclear capabilities — is front and center. Israel was not invited to the talks, nor did it sign on to the memorandum of understanding. “We weren’t party to the agreement, but we have interests and we will express them,” Netanyahu said. While he backs a deal between Israel and Lebanon to end fighting, Hezbollah’s leader says that won’t happen until Israel leaves Lebanon, and he rejected the U.S.-brokered deal, which the militant group was not a party to.
Extreme heat and wildfires across the U.S.
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- 1 (00:18) **Israeli PM Sends Delegation to US Amid Iran Negotiations** - Netanyahu dispatches a team to ensure Israel's security concerns are heard as US-Iran talks progress.
- 2 (01:23) **Major Heat Wave Expected in Central and Eastern US** - Dangerous temperatures forecasted, potentially exceeding 100°F in some areas.
- 3 (02:09) **Wildfires Intensify Across Western US** - Hot, dry, and windy conditions fuel fire activity.
- 4 (02:32) **Kentucky Assesses Damage After Deadly Flash Floods** - At least four people killed after heavy rainfall in more than a dozen counties.
- 5 (03:16) **Record-Breaking Heat Wave Continues Across Western Europe** - Extreme heat linked to approximately 1,000 additional deaths in France.
- 6 (03:39) **Hollywood Box Office on a Hot Streak** - Summer ticket sales are strong, nearly matching pre-pandemic levels.
- 7 (04:31) **Canada Wins First Knockout World Cup Match** - Stephanie Estequillo scores in stoppage time to beat South Africa 1-0.
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