Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
In the afternoon, Ben-Gvir – an ultra-nationalist who, as national security minister, oversees Israel’s police force – posted a video on social…
Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
The US president says he is holding off on an attack planned for Tuesday as “serious negotiations are now taking place”. Source link
Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest
Last June, the UK and four other Western countries sanctioned Smotrich and another far-right Israeli minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, over what they…
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire. Source link
Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade. Source link
Watch: BBC asks Trump if China will help open the Strait of Hormuz
The BBC’s Tom Bateman asked President Trump about China’s willingness to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. Source link
UAE reports drone strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a “dangerous escalation”. Source link
Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as peace progress stalls
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran’s latest proposals. Source link
Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces. Source link
‘This may be the last time you hear my voice’: Political executions surge in Iran
“At a time when it is confronting multiple internal and external crises, it is attempting, through intensified repression and an…
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: What we know about the deal
A 10-day truce between the two countries has been extended by three weeks after talks in Washington. Source link