US aid workers wounded in attack

At least 12 people, including seven Syrians and three Lebanese, were killed in Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah military compounds in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, marking the deadliest attacks since a ceasefire ended a year of fighting. The Israeli military stated these strikes aimed at preventing Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities, which it views as a threat to Israel's security. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli air strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley killed at...

The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing ceasefire and prisoner swap negotiations, asserting his reluctance to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. are intensifying efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, with reported meetings aimed at overcoming obstacles, following Hamas’s proposal to release ten detainees. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Hamas says that the leader of Israel, Netanyahu, isn't trying to make peace and is...

The Israeli army has intensified its attacks on humanitarian infrastructure in Gaza, targeting water distribution tankers crucial for displaced Palestinians. Recent strikes included the bombing of a water tanker in Nuseirat, killing the driver, and a drone attack on a water well in Khan Yunis, worsening the water crisis for over one million displaced individuals. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli army is attacking water trucks and wells in Gaza, making it...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend UN-hosted talks on Cyprus in New York on July 16-17, alongside officials from Greece, Greek Cyprus, Turkish Cyprus, and the UK, aimed at fostering cooperation between the divided Cypriot administrations. This meeting occurs amid escalating tensions over a disputed Turkish-Libyan maritime deal, which Greece and Cyprus reject as violating their maritime boundaries. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is going to New...

Israeli settler attacks on a Jordanian aid convoy have delayed its arrival to Gaza by over 24 hours, with only 29 of 50 trucks reaching their destination. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized the urgent need to end the Israeli offensive and indicated Jordan's readiness to send hundreds of trucks daily if restrictions are lifted. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli settlers stopped a big truck delivery of food and supplies to help...

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized the dire situation in Gaza, stating that the lack of improvement indicates insufficient action from stakeholders. She highlighted the challenges in delivering humanitarian aid due to the absence of a ceasefire while expressing optimism about reaching a political agreement on a new sanctions package against Russia and the need to resume diplomatic negotiations with Iran. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas...