National military of Israel; a wartime and security agency.
Reports have documented a continuing surge of violent attacks by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank this spring: arson, beatings, shootings and property destruction. Israeli forces are regularly present during incidents, with limited arrests reported; Palestinian authorities say bodies have been withheld after some killings, preventing burial and mourning.
Since mid-April's US-brokered ceasefire, Israel has continued air and drone strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon and near Beirut while Hezbollah has been firing explosive drones and rockets at Israeli forces. Lebanese authorities have reported rising civilian casualties and infrastructure damage as US-facilitated Israel–Lebanon talks proceed in Washington (25 May 2026).
Nickolay Mladenov has told the UN Security Council that implementation of the US-led Board of Peace Gaza roadmap has stalled because Hamas has refused to disarm and Israel is maintaining control of roughly 60% of Gaza. Daily strikes and constrained aid are persisting, reconstruction finance is drying up, and diplomacy is not completing the transition to the second phase.
More than 50 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla have been intercepted by Israeli forces off Crete and Marmaris while attempting to reach Gaza. Activists are detained or deported; the flotilla still aims to highlight aid shortfalls amid the Gaza war and a fragile ceasefire.
New York City Mayor Mamdani has posted a Nakba Day video featuring a Palestinian survivor. The one‑sided framing has drawn swift pushback from Jewish groups and lawmakers who say the portrayal omits counterpoint history and risks inflaming antisemitism. The video was released as Nakba Day rallies unfold in New York and amid broader debate over how history is presented in public messaging.
Israeli airstrikes and shootings have killed multiple Palestinians across Gaza this week, including strikes on refugee camps and apartment blocks in Gaza City, Jabalia and Khan Younis. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have been holding talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over a U.S.-backed plan; talks remain deadlocked mainly over disarming Hamas and Israeli withdrawals.
Israel has killed Ezzedine Al-Haddad, a senior Hamas commander, in a Gaza City airstrike. The Israeli military and Shin Bet say Haddad was involved in directing the October 7 attack and hostage captivity. Reports confirm his death along with his wife and daughter; funeral proceedings and tributes have followed in Gaza.
Israeli forces have intensified incursions and shelling along the Syria-Israel border, particularly in Quneitra and Daraa, with tanks, vehicles, and artillery movements repeatedly reported. Local residents describe growing fears over the safety of farmland and civilian lives as operations appear to be expanding in scope.
The Times of Israel and other outlets report that Israel’s coalition is facing a volatile rift over ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions as the Knesset dissolution looms. Analysts say the move is a bargaining tactic tied to pushing for exemptions, with elections potentially moving up from October to September. Supporters and opponents weigh the political stakes and the stability of the government.
Australians and other international activists detained during a Gaza flotilla have started arriving home. Several claim mistreatment, including beatings and denials of food and water, while Israel denies wrongdoing. Detainees plan to consult lawyers to pursue evidence for possible ICC action.
Canada has pressed Israel for an independent investigation into the mistreatment of activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla. Ottawa has also reaffirmed its opposition to Israeli settlement expansion and West Bank violence, amid reports of abuse and detentions in international waters.
As Eid al-Adha begins, displaced Gazans, Iranians facing inflation, and West Bank families coping with displacement and violence are contending with high meat and goods prices, driving hardship and altered celebrations amid ongoing conflicts and sanctions.
Oil markets have shifted as the U.S. and Iran outline a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent and WTI hover around the mid- to high-80s/low-90s as sanctions waivers enable resumed Iranian exports. Global stocks move with muted optimism while gas prices remain elevated compared to prewar levels.
The Gaza Strip remains under a fragile ceasefire. Israel has expanded its control to about 70% of Gaza, with warnings that more territory could be seized. Crossings remain restricted; aid and civilian suffering persist. International bodies urge open crossings and humanitarian access.
Israel’s coalition has advanced a bill to dissolve the Knesset in a first reading, paving the way for early elections. Lawmakers expect votes on a dissolution date between September 8 and October 20, with final readings required. The move comes amid coalition tensions and debates over other judiciary-related reforms.
Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River and are operating across southern Lebanon, including Beirut and the Beqaa Valley, in a widening campaign against Hezbollah. Airstrikes continue in Lebanon amid evacuation warnings for southern towns. The conflict has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands, with U.S.-brokered talks in Washington seeking ceasefire progress.
Israeli-backed ceasefire discussions in Cairo have progressed while fighting across Gaza persists. Hamas says it will not disarm yet, and talks focus on a phased withdrawal and security arrangements. Civilian tolls rise as Israeli strikes and displacement continue amid renewed pressure on both sides.
Israel has deepened its ground advance in southern Lebanon, seizing Beaufort Castle and expanding operations near Nabatiyeh, while evacuation warnings remain in place for dozens of villages as clashes with Hezbollah continue. The fighting has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands since the conflict began in March.
Palestinian communities face renewed displacement as settlers advance into areas near Ramallah and East Jerusalem, intensifying clashes amid a broader Western sanctions package targeting settlements. The Palestine Professional League remains suspended due to security concerns, affecting players and clubs.
A US-mediated Israel–Lebanon ceasefire has been announced contingent on a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and the removal of its operatives from southern Lebanon. Lebanese and Israeli officials have agreed pilot zones to be held by the Lebanese army, but Hezbollah has rejected the arrangement and cross-border attacks have continued.
Ceasefire negotiations in the Lebanon-Israel front have stalled after Hezbollah rejects a US-backed pact, insisting on Israel's withdrawal. The flare-up has displaced over a million people and kept northern Israel on alert as regional powers push for de-escalation.
In the past 48 hours President Trump has pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid retaliatory strikes in Lebanon and Iran while negotiating a possible deal with Tehran. Israeli strikes on a Hezbollah target in Beirut provoked Iranian missile fire, and Trump has warned Netanyahu that unilateral escalation would risk dragging Israel into a wider war and could leave it isolated.
A seven‑month‑old Palestinian boy, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, has been killed and his parents have been wounded after an Israeli soldier has fired at the family’s car in Tel Rumeida, south of Hebron. Rights group B'Tselem has released video that it says shows the vehicle was stopping, and Israel’s military has opened a Military Police investigation.
The Lebanese army confirms Israeli strikes have killed multiple personnel and wounded civilians near Nabatieh and Tyre, while Israel says the strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure and moving threats. Evacuations are ordered in southern Lebanon and northern Israel’s border areas as drones and missiles continue. A broader confrontation appears to be intensifying, with diplomacy and ceasefire talks ongoing but fragile.
A gunman has killed one person and wounded five in drive-by shootings near Kochav Yair and nearby towns on 7 June 2026. Police have said they killed a suspected attacker, an Israeli Arab from Tayibe, and recovered a firearm and vehicle; searches for additional suspects are continuing as soldiers and police have sealed nearby areas.
The New York Times has verified footage showing the use of white phosphorus by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, Tyre, and other towns, as fighting with Hezbollah continues since March. The substance creates smoke screens and can ignite, prompting concerns about civilian harm under international law. Israel denies deliberate violations, while rights groups warn of potential harm.
Iran has launched missiles at Israel in retaliation for strikes on Beirut, triggering Israeli airstrikes across Iran. The exchange marks the latest escalation in a conflict linked to the US-Israel war on Iran, with attacks hitting Lebanon, Tehran, and northern Israel as political and military leaders warn of broader consequences.
Israel and Iran have escalated their confrontation, with Israel launching strikes on Iran and Iran replying with missiles. The exchange follows earlier attacks linked to the broader regional war, drawing in allied actors and prompting warnings of a fragile ceasefire
Clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah have resumed in southern Lebanon since 20 June. Israel has struck positions around Nabatieh and the Beqaa Valley; Lebanese officials report dozens killed. Negotiations in Washington over a ceasefire and a US‑Iran memorandum are continuing while both sides blame the other for violations.
The latest round of clashes has seen Israel strike Beirut after Hezbollah drones targeted northern Israel. Iran has warned of further reactions as U.S.-Iran talks face disruption. Civilians face rising tensions across Lebanon, Iran, and Israel.
Israel and Palestinian factions are negotiating under the US-backed Board of Peace to disarm armed groups in Gaza in exchange for an Israeli troop withdrawal. The talks, involving Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, face strong resistance over a complete demilitarization while humanitarian needs remain urgent and regional tensions persist.
Eight Muslim-majority states have condemned arson attacks on two West Bank mosques, attributing responsibility to Israel as settlers have ignited a wave of violence in the occupied territory. Reports describe scorched walls, graffiti including calls for vengeance, and damage to religious sites. The incidents follow a period of rising settler violence since the Gaza war began in 2023.
Video evidence from B’Tselem contradicts Israeli claims that a car carrying a Palestinian family slowed before soldiers opened fire near Hebron. Seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal was killed; his parents were injured. The incident adds to ongoing West Bank violence amid a fragile ceasefire.
A French disinformation watchdog has linked the Israeli firm BlackCore to online campaigns that targeted elections in Scotland and New York, in addition to France’s local elections. The report ties BlackCore to a network amplifying content through automated accounts; authorities say the operations spanned Angola and Togo, with comments aimed at Scotland’s First Minister and the SNP.
UNRWA has dismissed staff in Gaza citing safety concerns, while insisting the moves are not disciplinary and that Israel has not provided evidence of staff links to Hamas. USAID OIG has referred over 100 UNRWA employees for suspension or debarment over alleged Hamas affiliations. The actions follow years of accusations about UNRWA staff and operations in Gaza.
The Israeli military continues operations in southern Lebanon and issues evacuation orders for 20 towns as talks with Iran over a broader war settlement appear imminent. Israel maintains it will not be party to any deal, while the US and Iran signal progress toward a ceasefire. Meanwhile, reports from France and Pakistan highlight external influence and mediation efforts.
Israeli forces have escalated operations along the Lebanon border, with evacuations ordered for about 20 locations including Nabatieh and nearby villages. Airstrikes and artillery shelling have been reported near Nabatieh, Deir al-Zahrani and other sites as Hezbollah factions continue drone and rocket attacks. The fighting has killed and wounded both soldiers and civilians; a ceasefire remains fragile while regional actors push for a broader deal.
Israel has attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district after Hezbollah-fire into northern Israel, with clashes widening as Iran engages. Multiple rounds of drone and missile exchanges have followed, raising regional tensions amid a US-brokered peace process and wider conflict with Iran.
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities and launching talks, while Israel maintains a security zone in southern Lebanon, complicating the broader ceasefire process. Washington seeks de-confliction mechanisms and a path toward peace, but Israel continues military actions in Lebanon as regional powers recalibrate their positions.
Israel's election campaign intensifies as Netanyahu's governing coalition faces internal strains, coalition dissolution, and public scrutiny over the Gaza war and regional security. The race is set against Netanyahu's long tenure, an ICC warrant, and shifting U.S. ties, with polls suggesting potential changes in government.
The United States and Iran have signed a framework to end the broader conflict, prompting direct Israel-Lebanon talks. Israel maintains a security zone in southern Lebanon and will keep forces in place to counter Hezbollah, while Lebanon seeks de-escalation and a path to sovereignty. Ongoing clashes persist along the border as negotiations continue.
Sgt. Nir Ben Ari has been killed during operations to seize a major Hezbollah underground facility beneath the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The IDF has halted fire outside the security zone but will continue activities within it; Hezbollah launched drones and rockets, prompting retaliatory strikes that have killed dozens in Lebanon and escalated regional tensions. New fighting follows a deadly Hezbollah attack on an IDF tank that killed Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon and three crew members.
The memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran has been signed digitally and is guiding a 60-day window of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz is to reopen, with sanctions relief tied to benchmarks. While leaders in Washington, Tehran and Tel Aviv offer mixed signals, officials stress that concrete actions will follow the signing.
The United States and Iran have postponed a signing ceremony for a preliminary 60-day deal on their talks, after Iran pulls out amid Lebanese ceasefire concerns. The two sides are set to continue negotiations over the next 60 days, with uncertainty over Iran’s nuclear timetable and regional tension.
Israel’s security cabinet has escalated actions in Lebanon, prompting condemnation from allies and calls for restraint as clashes continue after a ceasefire. Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted incendiary remarks demanding Lebanon burn in retaliation for Israeli casualties, drawing global scrutiny.
Three journalists, including Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Wishah, are killed in a Gaza City airstrike as Israel says Wishah was a Hamas operative. The war’s toll rises, with more civilians and journalists reported dead amid ongoing fighting and conflicting claims.
The IDF says it has eliminated Hamas and PIJ operatives rebuilding military capabilities in Gaza, including a Nukhba commander and others involved in training and attacks. Across southern Gaza, strikes target rocket launch posts and a border incident at Kerem Shalom are under investigation. The conflict continues amid stalled ceasefire talks and new proposals from Trump’s Board of Peace.
Reuters and various outlets report that U.S. and Iranian negotiators, with mediators in Burgenstock, have laid the groundwork for a final nuclear deal within 60 days. A 60-day MoU waives sanctions on Iranian oil, while talks seek to ensure safe passage through Hormuz. Israel and Lebanon remain in a fragile ceasefire, with regional tensions persisting.