Overview

• Israel launched Operation Rising Lion late Friday, deploying over 200 fighter jets to hit nuclear and military infrastructure in Iran.
• Officials cited escalating security concerns over possible Iranian counterattacks when they canceled Tel Aviv’s June 13 Pride Parade.
• Caitlyn Jenner arrived in Israel as a guest of honor and used her platform to express solidarity with the country and its LGBTQ+ community.
• Under directives from the Trump administration, the U.S. Embassy in Israel boycotted the Pride parade and related local celebrations.
• Jenner’s visit drew accusations of ‘pinkwashing’ Israeli policies toward Palestinians, and the shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport may complicate her departure.