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Al JazeeraIsraeli Prime Minister Says Forces Control 60 Percent of Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel now controls 60 percent of Gaza and directed forces to reach 70 percent. The announcement came during a period when Israeli forces have continued operations inside the territory after an October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
dnaindia.comLebanese President Urges Ceasefire in Call With U.S. Secretary of State
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the need for a ceasefire with Israel. Israeli and Lebanese military delegations met at the Pentagon on the same day.
uctoday.comGermany Voices Concern Over Israeli Plan to Expand Gaza Control
The German government stated opposition to any permanent division of Gaza after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to increase its control to 70 percent of the territory.
dnaindia.comVice President Vance Says U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Talks Progress
Vice President JD Vance stated that Washington and Tehran have made progress toward extending a ceasefire. Any agreement still requires approval from the U.S. administration.
dnaindia.comPakistan Gains Diplomatic Ground After India-Pakistan Ceasefire
Pakistan has strengthened ties with the United States and China following a May 2025 ceasefire. Indian officials have accused Pakistan of involvement in an attack that preceded the fighting.
naturalnews.comIsrael Strikes Beirut Suburb, Second Attack on Capital Since Ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces conducted a strike on Beirut's Dahieh district on Thursday. The attack followed earlier strikes in southern Lebanon and came amid mutual accusations of ceasefire violations by Israel and Hezbollah.
msnbc.comIsrael Defense Forces Report Strikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces said it struck more than 135 alleged Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in the previous 24 hours. The strikes occurred despite a 45-day extension of the ceasefire agreed on May 15.
Washington ExaminerU.S. and Iran Reach Framework for 60-Day Ceasefire Extension
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to extend the current ceasefire by 60 days and open talks on Iran’s nuclear program, but President Trump has not yet approved the deal.
naturalnews.comGaza Ceasefire Leaves Disabled Residents Without Prior Care Levels
Living conditions in Gaza remain dire after a ceasefire with Israel. Palestinians with complex disabilities lack access to the same level of care they received before the war.
naturalnews.comNetanyahu Says Israel Directed to Control 70 Percent of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he ordered the military to expand control to 70 percent of Gaza territory. The announcement came during a conference in the occupied West Bank on Thursday.
France 24Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs, Widens Lebanon Offensive
Israeli forces hit a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday, the first such strike near the capital in weeks. The attack killed three people and came amid continued fighting despite an April 17 ceasefire.
naturalnews.comChildren With Down Syndrome in Gaza Face Ongoing Hardship After Ceasefire
Twelve-year-old Shahd and other children with Down syndrome continue living in tents in Gaza. They react to the sound of drones by hiding, months after a ceasefire took effect.
France 24Israel Strikes Tyre After Declaring Combat Zones South of Zahrani River
The Israeli military began strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure near Tyre on Thursday after declaring areas south of the Zahrani River combat zones and ordering residents to evacuate. The action marks the first such broad warning since the April 17 ceasefire.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli defence minister says large-scale Palestinian migration from Gaza will proceed
Israel Katz stated the government will implement large-scale Palestinian departures from Gaza at an appropriate time. The announcement references a prior U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan and follows the reported killing of a Hamas commander.
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france24.comIsraeli Forces Strike New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza City
Israeli forces conducted a strike in Gaza City that killed the newly appointed Hamas military chief. The action follows an earlier strike that removed his predecessor eleven days prior.
Le MondeIsraeli Forces Expand Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops moved beyond the yellow line in southern Lebanon on May 26, 2026, and conducted airstrikes that killed 31 people. The World Health Organization reported at least 608 deaths in Lebanon from Israeli attacks since the April 17 ceasefire. New military and political tal…
realitytea.comIsraeli Military Expands Ground Operations Beyond Yellow Line in South Lebanon
The Israeli military has moved its ground forces past a demarcation line several kilometers inside Lebanese territory that was established after an April 16 ceasefire. Two sources reported the advance on Tuesday amid renewed cross-border attacks.
France 24Iran Accuses U.S. of Breaking Ceasefire After Overnight Strikes
Iran said U.S. strikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats violated a ceasefire and stated it is prepared to respond. U.S. officials maintained that a deal remains possible while an Iranian delegation in Qatar works on a 14-point framework.
middleeasteye.netHezbollah Marks Lebanese Constitution Centenary with Statement on Sovereignty
Hezbollah released a statement on the 100th anniversary of Lebanon's constitution calling for rejection of foreign intervention. The group also reaffirmed support for an independent Lebanese state and referenced the 1989 Taif agreement.
rte.ieOver One Million Lebanese Displaced After Ceasefire Breakdown
More than one million Lebanese civilians have left their homes. UN OCHA data show only 10 percent are in government shelters. The rest lack medical supplies, food, and daily necessities.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Airstrike on Gaza Tent Kills Two, Wounds 17
An Israeli airstrike struck a tent encampment in southern Gaza on Monday, killing a six-year-old girl and a woman and wounding 17 others. Palestinian health officials and witnesses provided details on the casualties and the aircraft involved.
thehindu.comIsraeli Air Strike in Gaza Kills Three Family Members
Medical workers reported that an Israeli air strike on a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed a couple and their six-month-old child. The strike occurred early Sunday morning in central Gaza.
al-monitor.comIsraeli Airstrike Kills Three Family Members in Gaza Camp
An Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp early Sunday, killing a couple and their six-month-old child. Medics reported the deaths and said about ten others were wounded.
Kremlin Envoy Says U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Needs 60-Day Extension
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev stated that failure to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire by 60 days could lead to a catastrophic, irreversible collapse. The statement comes as Russia seeks a role in the talks.
khaama.comMiddle East Faces Ongoing Uncertainty Over Possible Renewed Iran Conflict
Regional reports and statements over the past six months have kept countries on edge about whether fighting with Iran could resume after U.S. and Israeli strikes in June 2025. A ceasefire reached in early April has been followed by repeated accounts of both possible new agreement…
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france24.comIsraeli Strike Kills Five Police Officers and 13-Year-Old Boy in Northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike hit a police post in northern Gaza on Saturday, killing five officers and a 13-year-old boy. Gaza police and hospital sources reported additional civilian casualties and injuries.
al-monitor.comIDF Reports Killing Several Armed Men in Gaza Strip Incidents
The Israeli military said its forces killed several armed men in two separate incidents on Friday. The announcement follows three similar incidents reported the previous day.
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france24.comIsraeli forces strike central Gaza camps, injuring dozens
Israeli forces carried out strikes on Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza on 23 May 2026. The attacks injured dozens of people and occurred while a ceasefire agreement remained in effect. Video footage captured the strikes as they took place.
citizen.co.zaNegotiators urged to include on-ground monitoring in Sudan ceasefire talks
The Atlantic Council called for a dedicated monitoring mechanism in any Sudan ceasefire agreement. The proposal draws on a prior joint monitoring mission that operated from 2002 to 2005.
citizen.co.zaBoard of Peace Envoy Tells U.N. Security Council Gaza Division Risks Permanence
The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division risks becoming permanent unless a ceasefire takes hold. More than 2 million people would remain crowded into less than half the territory if the situation conti…
al-monitor.comIran Restarting Drone Production During Ceasefire, U.S. Intelligence Reports
Iran has restarted some drone production during a six-week ceasefire that began in early April. U.S. intelligence assessments indicate the country is rebuilding its military industrial base faster than initially estimated.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Says Ceasefire Used to Rebuild Military Strength
Iran's Parliament Speaker stated that military forces have used the ceasefire period to strengthen capabilities. He warned that enemy preparations indicate a possible new round of conflict and described the situation as a war of wills.
Military.comIran Holds Public Weapons Training Sessions in Tehran
Iranian Revolutionary Guard members have begun regular public demonstrations in Tehran showing civilians how to handle assault rifles and other weapons. The displays occur during an unsteady ceasefire while officials promote volunteer programs for national defense.
nbcnews.comCaptured Hamas Document Details Seven-Day Training Course for 121 Recruits
A document found by Israeli forces outlines a compressed training program conducted during a ceasefire. The course covered weapons use, first aid, and tactics drawn from prior operations.
gamereactor.euIran Responds to Latest U.S. Peace Proposal Through Pakistan Mediation
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran has replied to the most recent American negotiation offer. The mediation process continues through Pakistan.
Al JazeeraIsraeli Strikes Kill Five in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Extension
Israeli air attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon killed at least five people and injured more than a dozen on May 17. The strikes occurred after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day ceasefire extension during talks in Washington.
khaama.comIsrael and Lebanon extend ceasefire as Hezbollah launches drones
The U.S. State Department announced on May 16, 2026, an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah has continued drone strikes on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon since the truce began on April 17.
The IndependentHamas Holds Internal Ballot for New Political Leader
Hamas has conducted a secret vote to select its first permanent political leader since the death of Yahya Sinwar. The outcome could affect the group's direction and relations with Israel and other regional actors.
azernews.azIran Says It Cannot Trust U.S. While Maintaining Ceasefire
Iran's foreign minister stated the country cannot trust the United States and is working to keep the current ceasefire intact to allow diplomacy. The remarks came amid ongoing regional developments including Israeli strikes in Lebanon and a drone incident at a UAE nuclear facilit…
cnbc.comIran Plans Strait of Hormuz Toll System as Ceasefire Holds
Iran announced plans to manage traffic and collect fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon while a ceasefire extension took effect.
france24.comIsrael and Lebanon Agree to 45-Day Extension of Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days following negotiations in Washington. The US State Department announced the extension and said it would reconvene political talks in June while launching a security track at the Pentagon on May 29. President Trump a…
indiatoday.intoday.inUkrainian Drone Attacks on Russia Resume After Victory Day Ceasefire Ends
Russian channels reported multiple Ukrainian attack drones heading toward targets in Russia on the night the Victory Day ceasefire concluded. The reports also indicated possible cruise missile launches. The ceasefire had been in place for the May 9 holiday commemorating the end o…
thehindu.comIran Warns of Consequences if U.S. Launches New Attacks
Iran's parliament speaker said the country's military is prepared to respond to any new U.S. attacks. President Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is faltering. Israeli strikes killed six in southern Lebanon as talks between Israel and Lebanon are scheduled in Washington this w…
indianexpress.comIranian Air Force Aircraft Arrive at Pakistani Base Near Iran Border
Multiple Iranian aircraft, including an RC-130 reconnaissance plane, arrived at Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan outside Rawalpindi shortly after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran. U.S. officials confirmed the movements while Pakistani officials positioned th…
Al JazeeraPutin Says Russia-Ukraine War May Be Coming to an End
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the war with Ukraine may be approaching an end while blaming the West for prolonging the conflict. His comments followed Victory Day events in Moscow and came during a three-day United States-backed ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine…
FortuneIran Replies to US Ceasefire Proposal
Iran has replied to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, stating that negotiations must focus on permanently ending the conflict across multiple fronts including Lebanon and securing shipping lanes. The response follows a U.S. proposal that addressed en…
nypost.comTrump Says He Would Send High-Level US Team to Moscow for Ukraine Peace Talks
President Trump told reporters he is prepared to dispatch negotiators directly to the Russian capital as a fragile three-day cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine held through the weekend. The comments came as the sides exchanged 1,000 prisoners each and remained far apart on ter…
France 24US and Iran Exchange Fire in Gulf
The United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf on Saturday while observing a technical ceasefire. The two sides appeared no closer to ending their conflict after the incident. The US awaits Iran's response to its latest proposal.
thehindu.comUS Intelligence Assesses Iran's New Supreme Leader Shaping Negotiations
US intelligence reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, is playing a role in shaping the country's negotiating strategy with the United States even though he has not appeared in public since sustaining injuries. The assessment comes as a ceasefire between the tw…
The Sydney Morning HeraldTrump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed to Three-Day Ceasefire Starting May 9
President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 coinciding with Victory Day, including a suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner swap of 1,000 from each side. No immediate comment came from either country. The announcement…
New York PostU.S. Strikes Iranian Military Sites and Ports
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Thursday. U.S. Central Command said it responded by striking Iranian missile and drone sites as well as two ports. President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran remains…
deccanchronicle.comU.S. Strikes Iranian Military Sites After Iran Attacks U.S. Navy Destroyers in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump dismissed Iranian attacks on three U.S. Navy destroyers as a "trifle" Thursday after the vessels came under intense assault by missiles, drones and fast attack boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military confirmed strikes on Iranian military sites hours later…
The TimesTrump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine
President Trump announced Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 that suspends all kinetic activity and includes a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side. The pause is intended to cover Russia's Victory Day commemorations.
BBC NewsRussia Holds Victory Day Parade
Russia has scaled back its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square, omitting all military hardware for the first time in nearly two decades and citing security risks from Ukrainian drones. The decision comes despite a two-day unilateral ceasefire declared by Moscow around the May…
France 24Russia Orders Evacuation of Diplomats From Kyiv
Russia issued a formal warning to diplomatic missions in Kyiv urging the evacuation of staff and citizens ahead of its May 9 Victory Day commemorations. The note threatens a retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian capital if Ukraine disrupts events in Moscow. Both sides have announce…
upi.comIsraeli Army Orders Evacuation of 12 Towns in Southern Lebanon and Western Bekaa Valley
The Israeli army has issued evacuation orders for residents of 12 towns in southern Lebanon and the western Bekaa Valley. The orders come amid ongoing air strikes in the area. The actions are reported to violate a ceasefire agreement, according to Al Jazeera.
naturalnews.comU.S. Officials Hold Talks on Iran Ceasefire and Vatican Meeting
Defense officials stated the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect and urged prudence, while energy experts highlighted risks to global markets from potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions also touched on opportunities in electricity and nuclear energy amid ris…
bangkokpost.com (News photo)US Ends Offensive Operations Against Iran, Shifts to Protecting Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has ended offensive military actions against Iran and launched Project Freedom to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire agreement last month. Despite the truce, Iranian forces have attacked commercial vessels multiple times, resultin…
Military.comU.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military reported shooting down Iranian missiles and drones while escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, sinking several small boats in the process. Iranian officials accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire and warned of further responses. Defense officials st…
indiatoday.intoday.inIran and UAE Exchange Fire in Gulf
Iran's drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates and clashes in the Strait of Hormuz have put a fragile Middle East ceasefire at risk. U.S. officials insisted the truce remains intact despite the incidents, while Iranian leaders warned of further actions. Talks on end…