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Israel launches overnight strikes across Gaza

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip overnight, with reports of a blast hitting agricultural land in Deir al-Balah.

Al Jazeera · 24 min ago

Middle East

Trump cancels scheduled strikes on Iran, says deal close to signing

US President Donald Trump cancelled a third consecutive day of strikes on Iran, claiming a deal with Tehran is near finalization. Meanwhile, the International Rescue Committee warns that thousands displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon are at a 'breaking point'.

Al Jazeera · 1 h ago

Middle East

Iran says ceasefire now 'practically meaningless' after US strikes

Iran warned on Thursday that the shaky ceasefire in the three-month war was now 'practically meaningless' after fresh US strikes, prompting retaliatory attacks and escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · 2 h ago

Middle East

Lebanon Latest: Ceasefire talks continue under fire

Ceasefire talks in Lebanon continue amidst ongoing Israeli attacks.

Al Jazeera · 2 h ago

Middle East

Trump says US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement

US President Donald Trump claims the US and Iran are close to signing a peace agreement and cancels planned missile strikes. Iranian officials have not confirmed this.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

Middle East

Bahrain releases video of damage from intercepted Iranian drone debris

Bahraini authorities released a video showing damage in Manama after debris from intercepted Iranian drones fell in populated areas.

Al Jazeera · 2 h ago

Middle East

Bahrain releases video of damage from intercepted Iranian drones

Bahraini authorities have released footage showing damage in Manama after debris from intercepted Iranian drones fell in populated areas.

Al Jazeera · 2 h ago

Middle East

Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement

US President Donald Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran is imminent, canceling planned strikes, but Iranian officials have not confirmed the claim, and fighting continues.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

Middle East

Property deeds no protection for Palestinians as settler violence spreads in West Bank

An Amnesty International report reveals that Israel is carrying out a systematic ethnic cleansing campaign against Palestinian communities in the West Bank, with settler violence spreading even to areas where Palestinians hold legal property rights.

Al Jazeera · 2 h ago

Middle East

Israeli government considers massive funding to expand West Bank settlements

Israel has allocated the first tranche of a planned $388 million for settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, with the larger portion postponed. International criticism and sanctions are mounting.

Al Jazeera · 3 h ago

Middle East

US will seize and control Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil facilities, Trump says

President Donald Trump vowed fresh strikes on Iran and announced US forces will soon seize Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure to assume total control of Iran's oil and gas markets, escalating the conflict that has entered its third day of direct strikes.

Euronews · 3 h ago

Middle East

Why Hezbollah Remains Crucial for Iran’s Regional Strategy

Despite military setbacks, Iran-backed Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah remains a key pillar of Tehran’s regional influence, and Iran is unwilling to sacrifice it in peace negotiations.

Deutsche Welle · 3 h ago

Middle East

US strikes another tanker in Hormuz as it tightens Iranian port blockade

US forces struck and disabled another oil tanker attempting to bypass the Iranian port blockade, CENTCOM said Thursday. It was the third such strike this week and the ninth since the blockade began in April.

Euronews · 3 h ago

Middle East

Amal Movement: Lebanon's Other Shia Party and Its Role in the Current Crisis

The Amal Movement, led by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, is Hezbollah's key domestic ally in Lebanon but may strengthen its role as the Shia community's patron in state institutions as Hezbollah weakens.

Al Jazeera · 3 h ago

Middle East

Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas

Israeli authorities have deported French journalist Alice Froussard, who has been accused by a senior Israeli minister of supporting Hamas. France expressed support for the journalist but acknowledged Israel's legal right to deport her.

Al Jazeera · 4 h ago

Middle East

Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas

Israeli authorities have deported French journalist Alice Froussard, who had been critical of Israel's war in Gaza. France expressed support but acknowledged Israel's right to deport.

Al Jazeera · 4 h ago

Middle East

Trump cancels 'very strong strike' on Iran as deal nears

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening he has canceled planned strikes on Iran because the final points of an agreement have been approved at the highest level. He stated that the maritime blockade remains in full force until the deal is finalized.

Pravda — ziņas · 4 h ago

Middle East

Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran, says deal is imminent

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled planned airstrikes on Iran, stating that final points of an agreement have been approved by multiple parties. He emphasized that a naval blockade remains in effect until the deal is signed.

Ukrainska Pravda · 4 h ago

Middle East

Trump Calls Off Planned Strike on Iran, Says Deal Nearly Done

US President Donald Trump announced he has canceled planned strikes on Iran, claiming that the final points of an agreement have been approved by all parties.

Pravda — ziņas · 4 h ago

Middle East

Strikes on water facilities in Iran may be war crime, experts say

Military and legal experts warn that US strikes on water storage tanks in southern Iran could constitute a war crime if the tanks were deliberately targeted.

The Guardian World · 4 h ago

Middle East

Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention

Israeli authorities have released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef, who had been held in administrative detention for more than two years.

Al Jazeera · 4 h ago

Middle East

Trump announces 'great settlement' with Iran; Tehran denies final decision

US President Donald Trump said a 'great settlement' in the war with Iran has been reached and the Strait of Hormuz will open soon after signing. Iran denies a final decision has been made.

The Guardian World · 4 h ago

Middle East

Iran: From Clerical Rule to Military Capture

Following the killing of the Supreme Leader and the appointment of his son, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is consolidating power, while economic crisis and protest risks escalate.

Deutsche Welle · 4 h ago

Middle East

Trump cancels fresh strikes on Iran, hints at possible peace deal

US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks, and suggested a deal could be signed soon.

Euronews · 4 h ago

Middle East

Puppet show project in Gaza helps women and children cope with trauma

A Gaza-based initiative uses puppet shows and creative workshops to aid women and children in processing trauma.

Al Jazeera · 4 h ago

Middle East

Trump announces deal with Iran to end war in Middle East

US President Donald Trump announced a "great deal" with Iran on Thursday, aiming to end the war in the Middle East. He expects the agreement to be signed in Europe in the coming days.

LSM · 4 h ago

Middle East

Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran after final deal points approved

US President Donald Trump announced on June 11 that he has cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, citing the approval of the final points of an agreement between the two sides.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 h ago