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
Iran on the brink: Who is really making decisions?
Iran’s new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier. Source link