The Biden administration warned Israel if it hits Hezbollah targets in Beirut in response to a deadly strike on the Golan Heights on Saturday "the situation would likely spiral out of control," according to one Israeli official and one U.S. official.
Why it matters: The Israeli security cabinet convened on Sunday to discuss the military response to the rocket attack that killed 12 children and teenagers, including an option to conduct strikes in Lebanon's capital, Israeli officials said.
A nursery, a mindfulness area and on-site training facilities are among the firsts that separate the Olympic Village in Paris from the ones that housed athletes at prior games.
Between the lines: Sustainability was also a huge focus at this year's Olympics with a focus on refillable cups and the return of the much-talked about cardboard bed frames that debuted in Tokyo.
The Biden administration is highly concerned that a rocket attack from Lebanon that hit a soccer field in the Golan Heights and killed 12 children and teenagers could lead to an all out war between Israel and Hezbollah, U.S. officials tell Axios.
The big picture: The administration for months has worriedthat both Israel and Hezbollah are miscalculating as they escalate their rhetoric and fighting on the ground while thinking they can avoid an all-out war.
American swimming great Katie Ledecky finished behind Australian rival Ariarne Titmus and Canada's Summer McIntosh, capturing the bronze medal in the women's 400 meter freestyle swimming final on Saturday.
Why it matters: The match had been a highly anticipated one between Ledecky, the Olympic record holder and Titmus, the world record holder.
Soccer's governing body announced Saturday it is docking six points from the Canadian women's soccer team at the Paris Olympics and suspending its head coach and two others for a year over a drone spying scandal.
Why it matters: The incident had already cast a shadow over Canada, the defending gold medalists from Tokyo, and the stiff penalty puts a major dent in the team's hope for a repeat gold in Paris.
Israel delivered to the U.S. on Saturday its updated proposal for the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, according to an Israeli senior official and two other sources with knowledge of the issue.
Why it matters: The negotiations over the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal are at a critical juncture.
The Paris Olympic Games culminate years of effort by organizers that have been punctuated by sometimes controversial labor action and political demonstrations.
Why it matters: It's not unusual for Olympic Games to be mired in protests, but the breadth of issues hotly debated ahead of the 2024 Games underscores the turbulent political context surrounding this year's Games.
