As the ICC weighs arrest warrants for Israel's leaders, a geopolitical chess match unfolds—pitting international justice against national sovereignty in a high-stakes Middle East showdown.

With significant opposition to drafting Haredim at age 18, yet a notable majority supporting tailored military units aligned with religious practices, the Ultra Orthodox community stands at a crossroads.

Defense Minister Gallant warns of urgent security needs, accuses government of prioritizing politics over military readiness.

Both Israel's Defence Minister, and the IDF Chief of Staff made comments regarding the potential agreement with Hamas in releasing Israeli hostages.

According to a report by Dafna Lial, Netanyahu's office is considering moving Gallant from his position as defence minister, after he was seen as an obstacle to the integrity of the coalition and the passage of the conscription law.

The Defense Minister signaled his readiness to reopen the Rafah crossing to the White House Middle East Coordinator if such a solution could be found.

The Defense Minister revealed this information in the Knesset plenum.

Yaron Avraham, Israeli journalist says Hamas imposed a demand that will result in the majority of hostages remaining in captivity.

Defence Minister Yoav Galant received today (Tuesday) the IDF recommendations and decided that summonses for initial notices will be sent to the ultra-Orthodox community in the near future, starting next month.

Hamas claims they have shown flexibility to facilitate a ceasefire agreement, but Netanyahu's actions are undermining the negotiations. 

Gallant stated that even though there is a ceasefire in Gaza, the battle against Hezbollah in the north will continue.

A heated confrontation ensued between the Defence Minister and the other ministers regarding the conscription law as well as the severe lack of soldiers needed on the front line. Galant is at his wits end.

Defense Minister Gallant posted a celebratory July 4 message on X for the United States.

The Public Council for Soldiers' Commemoration, convened at Defense Minister Gallant's request, determined that the phrase is part of the Jewish tradition and thus permitted.

People in Smotrich's circle say that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant made the decision to renew electricity provision to the Gaza Strip on his own.

Defense Minister Gallant spoke to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, saying that the IDF is in urgent need of more soldiers, not just from among Charedim but also from elsewhere.

As Egypt advocates for a ceasefire, Gallant remains resolute in fighting the war until the end: "We will strangle Hamas' supply lines." 

A senior Lebanese official told Arab media that the IDF's current deployment is defensive, not offensive, and is located 20 km from the border.

People in Netanyahu's entourage responded to Gallant's statement that disagreements with the US should be handled "in house" by noting that sometimes this isn't possible.