Israel launched new air strikes on towns in southern Lebanon hours after unprecedented direct talks with Beirut, underscoring rising tensions over Hezbollah’s military reconstruction and the fragile ceasefire that has struggled to hold since late 2024

Public anger over unequal military service is driving Israel toward a critical showdown. A proposed draft law targeting Haredi exemptions has triggered protests, coalition turmoil, and warnings that the crisis may reshape Israel’s political landscape ahead of next year’s elections

The UN Committee Against Torture has released a damning assessment of Israel’s treatment of Palestinian detainees, citing evidence of organised torture, inhumane conditions, and possible crimes against humanity, despite persistent Israeli denials of wrongdoing

Israel’s strike on Beirut killed Hezbollah’s second-in-command Haytham Ali Tabatabai, sparking fears of renewed conflict as the group vows a response and Lebanese officials urge international intervention to halt escalating tensions

Tehran has refused IAEA inspections at bombed nuclear facilities, insisting on a new agreement before granting access. The move follows the Iran-Israel conflict, snapback sanctions, and stalled nuclear negotiations with both Washington and Europe

A Florida family grieving one son’s death by settlers is pleading for the release of 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim, detained in Israel for eight months. Lawmakers and rights groups are calling on U.S. leaders to secure his freedom

In a major advisory opinion, the ICJ declared Israel legally bound to allow UN aid into Gaza. The court dismissed Israel’s claims against UNRWA, stressing that humanitarian needs of Palestinians must be met despite political disputes

Israeli jets carried out heavy airstrikes in Lebanon’s southern and eastern regions, reportedly targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The attacks killed at least one person and shattered months of relative calm under a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah

Gaza’s devastation runs deep, with homes, hospitals, and schools destroyed beyond repair. As rebuilding costs soar to $70 billion, international donors, regional powers, and humanitarian agencies struggle to determine who will shoulder the financial and political burden

Tears, cheers, and national relief filled Israel as 20 hostages returned home after more than two years in Hamas captivity, following a fragile ceasefire that offers a glimmer of hope amid decades of mistrust and violence between Israel and Gaza

Hamas recalled 7,000 fighters and appointed military governors in Gaza, escalating tensions after the killing of its elite members, amid fears of internal bloodshed

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire under Donald Trump’s Gaza peace initiative. The deal includes a hostage-prisoner exchange and troop withdrawal, sparking celebrations in Gaza and Tel Aviv despite ongoing uncertainty about Gaza’s post-war governance