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An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City killed three Palestinians, including a man set to be married next week, and wounded others. The attack came despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire, with the Gaza Health Ministry reporting over 1,000 Palestinian deaths since the truce began. Meanwhile, eight nations condemned settler attacks on mosques in the occupied West Bank.
In Gaza, patients are dying while waiting for medical evacuation as Israel blocks exits despite a ceasefire agreement. A 15-year-old girl has gone blind after her treatment expired, while thousands more face life-threatening delays.
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed three people on June 19, defying a temporary US-Iran deal that calls for an end to fighting. The attacks included drone and airstrikes, and Israel released a map extending its military presence into Lebanese territory and waters.
The Palestinian Health Ministry says over 1,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since the October US-brokered ceasefire took effect, as the humanitarian crisis continues. The ceasefire has halted major fighting but failed to advance to a second phase involving Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament.
Israel continues airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite a US-Iran ceasefire deal expected to be signed Friday. Tehran warns new attacks could break the agreement, while Hezbollah retaliates with rocket fire. The UN reports a sharp decline in cross-border shelling but says violence has not stopped.
Iran accuses Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire in Lebanon, which is linked to a deal between Tehran and Washington, warning further attacks could trigger a strong response. The accusation came after Israeli airstrikes killed four people in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, US President Trump publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, urging more responsibility in Lebanon.
After more than three months of conflict with Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces scathing criticism at home as a US-brokered ceasefire leaves Iran intact and potentially stronger. Opponents from across the political spectrum accuse him of strategic failure, while analysts warn the war has reset the regional balance in Tehran's favor.
After decades of unconditional support for Israeli military actions, Washington can no longer restrain its ally, leaving the Middle East peace process deadlocked. The U.S. has shifted from brokering peace to enabling Israeli belligerence, pushing the region toward deeper conflict.
Thousands of Lebanese are returning to their devastated homes in southern Lebanon after a US-Iran ceasefire deal, despite Israel's refusal to withdraw. The area has suffered widespread destruction, with over 3,700 killed since March. Many returnees face ruins and continue to grieve lost family members.
