Israel pummels south Beirut as Lebanon mulls truce plan

Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound aid boat Madleen early Monday, halting activists including Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza, which faces severe food shortages. The Israeli government had previously warned against unauthorized vessels breaching the blockade, citing security concerns, while the interception drew condemnation from Hamas and criticism over ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza. Amidst international pressure for increased aid access, recent violence near aid distribution points led to civilian casualties, highlighting the dire situation in the...

Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound boat Madleen on Monday, carrying activists including Greta Thunberg, who aimed to raise awareness of food shortages in the blockaded territory. Following the interception, Israeli officials stated that the boat was redirected to Israeli shores, with passengers reported safe and unharmed but the limited aid onboard to be transferred to Gaza through approved channels. Amid growing international pressure for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, reports indicate ongoing violence, including Israeli attacks...

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has denied any affiliation with the armed militia led by Yasser Abu Shabab, which is accused of looting humanitarian aid in Gaza. PA security spokesperson Anwar Rajab condemned the group's claims of operating under "Palestinian legitimacy" as false, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Israel's support for Abu Shabab's militia, which opposes Hamas. The Gaza government has accused these "Israeli-backed armed gangs" of stealing aid, amid a devastating offensive by...

The Israeli military has confirmed the identification of Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas's military leader, whose body was found in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. Sinwar, killed in a May airstrike, was located alongside Mohammad Sabaneh, another Hamas commander, with various items linked to them discovered. This finding underscores ongoing accusations against Hamas of using civilian infrastructure for military purposes, amid significant casualties in Gaza resulting from Israel's military campaign launched after the...

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that the latest US proposal for a nuclear deal does not include the lifting of sanctions, indicating stalled negotiations following five rounds of Omani-mediated talks since April. He criticized the US for seeking a "unilateral" agreement and reaffirmed Iran's right to enrich uranium, a point of contention, especially as the US maintains that any enrichment is a "red line." Amid concerns over Iran's nuclear activities, the International Atomic...

Since October 2023, at least 54,880 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing conflict, with recent reports indicating 108 bodies and 393 injuries in the last 24 hours alone, bringing total injuries to 126,227. The Israeli military resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip on March 18, resulting in 4,603 additional deaths and 14,186 injuries, violating a ceasefire established in January. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders for war crimes, and...