BBC Verify examines Israeli strikes as minimal aid enters Gaza

The situation in southern Gaza is critical, with desperate crowds seeking aid amidst chaos. On June 17th, 51 Palestinians were reportedly killed and over 200 injured at a World Food Programme hub in Khan Younis, with witnesses blaming Israeli troops, while the Israeli Defence Forces are investigating the claims. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people in Gaza are really sad because many got hurt or died while trying to get food, and...

Since launching air strikes on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has sought to persuade President Trump and the American public of the strikes' necessity, emphasizing the threat of Iranian nuclear capabilities. Despite Trump's reluctance toward military intervention, he indicated a potential willingness to support Israeli operations, with public opinion largely opposing U.S. involvement in the conflict. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Netanyahu wants Trump to help him fight Iran because he thinks Iran...

European leaders are seeking a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, with talks in Geneva involving Iran's foreign minister, as violence escalates following Israel's strikes on Iranian targets amid concerns over nuclear weapons development. U.S. President Trump is contemplating military involvement, while both sides emphasize the need for dialogue but face significant challenges due to ongoing attacks. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: European countries want to help Iran and Israel stop fighting...

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel estimates the damage from a recent missile strike at around 2 billion shekels (about $574 million), affecting three research buildings and other structures. This figure only accounts for physical damage, excluding significant losses to scientific research, including rare samples that were destroyed or damaged. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Weizmann Institute, a place where scientists work, got hit by a missile, and it broke a...

European foreign ministers are set to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear program amid escalating tensions following Israel's strikes on Iranian targets, which Israel claims are related to nuclear weapon development. President Trump is considering U.S. involvement in the conflict, while both European leaders and Iran's officials emphasize the need for diplomacy despite ongoing hostilities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: European leaders are talking to Iran...

The former commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Mohsen Rezaei, announced that all enriched nuclear materials are now securely stored, asserting that Iran’s nuclear facilities are fortified against attacks, particularly from the U.S. He emphasized a rational response to Israel and indicated that Iran would not accept imposed conditions, amid escalating regional tensions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran's military leader said they have safely kept their important stuff and that they are ready...