Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-06-25
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of. For this post, we looked at 10 news sites and located 72 current articles out of 469 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Haaretz latest headlines, Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera, Middle East Monitor, AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East, Presstv, IRNA English, Mehr News Agency, JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World, Military Africa.
In Israel's southernmost Eilat area, security officials back Shin Bet chief's warning of breached Jordan border
According to local security sources, southern Israel's isolated communities, situated along an extensive border without a continuous security barrier, require a change in the security doctrine, warning that smuggling from Jordan is not just criminal, but serves as a foundation for terrorist activity
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israel's military strategy has failed. Why can't Netanyahu's opponents say it out loud?
With the utter debacle of Israel's strategy in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza now fully on display, there is both a political opportunity and a moral imperative for a leader willing to tell the Israeli public the hard truth: the belief that overwhelming military force trumps diplomacy has failed
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Hamas denounces Israel's policy of 'systematic killing' in West Bank
The Hamas resistance movement has denounced Israel's policy of systematic killing in the occupied West Bank.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Oil falls below $74 as Hormuz traffic recovers after Iran war
Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, was trading at $73.81 a barrel at 10:40 a.m. EDT, down 4.2% from Tuesday's close.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
New survey finds decline in trust of US among key allies under Trump
Confidence in the United States as a reliable partner has fallen sharply among many of Washington’s closest allies, a new survey found on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump receiving lower trust ratings than Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Anadolu reports. The Pew Research Center survey, which covered 42,151 adults in 36 countries between Feb. 8 and May 13, 202...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Gaza is not Netanyahu’s exit; it may be his political end
Benjamin Netanyahu is looking for an alternative war. After his room for action against Iran became limited, and after Washington began pressuring Israel to restrain its actions in southern Lebanon, Gaza seems to be the only battlefield left for him. He needs a war to survive politically. He needs an open front to escape domestic questions, failure, and the image of a leader who promised to reshap...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Report: Mossad asked to assess whether Netanyahu aides harmed Israel's security
According to Channel 13 and i24News, the opinion was recently submitted to the State Prosecutor's Office but returned for further clarification, delaying indictments against suspects who worked with Netanyahu and also allegedly worked on Qatar's behalf during the Gaza war
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Erdogan says bilateral talks with Trump likely at NATO summit in Turkey
ANKARA, June 24 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he would "most likely" hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump when the U.S. leader comes to Ankara for a NATO summit next month.Turkey will host 32 NATO leaders, as well as officials from the alliance's partners in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific region, on July 7-8 amid tensions within the alliance over b...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports
June 24 (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to help ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains, state media Xinhua reported on Wednesday.Here are some more details:• Wang made the remarks during a phone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq D...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
No plan for access to Iran’s attacked nuclear facilities without final deal, says deputy FM
Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has emphasized that access to nuclear facilities targeted in the recent US-Israeli attacks, as well as related nuclear materials, will be examined and decided solely within the framework of a final agreement and following practical steps by the other side.
IRNA English
Jun 24, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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German Chancellor blocks efforts to sanction Israel
The EU leaders welcomed the Islamabad memorandum between Iran and the US but faced criticism for failing to prevent the illegal war against Iran, with some suggesting they may have encouraged it
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers discuss peace talks progress
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Wednesday discussed progress in implementing the ceasefire agreement and the latest diplomatic consultations.
IRNA English
Jun 24, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Israeli forces kill two Lebanese men in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Two Lebanese men have been killed as a result of Israeli gunfire in southern Lebanon.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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92 percent of Israelis admit Iran has won the war: Poll
A new poll finds the vast majority of Israelis concede defeat in war on Iran.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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How Iran is using Lebanon to engineer its major Mideast comeback
Tehran is back in Lebanon, this time through diplomacy rather than proxies. Israel, meanwhile, is discovering that military power does not guarantee a seat at the table when the future of its northern border is being decided
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
UN inquiry says Israel 'deliberately' targeted Gaza children in acts of genocide
Israeli forces used heavy munitions in densely populated areas despite mounting child casualties, a U.N. probe said, concluding that 20,179 children were killed. Israel dismissed the report as a 'libelous sham'
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Netanyahu: Israel won't withdraw from Lebanon 'as long as I am prime minister'
Defense Minister Israel Katz also said Israel will not withdraw from the territories the IDF captured in Syria either. 'This is the security doctrine. The IDF must be on the enemy's turf and protect the communities from within the territory itself,' he said
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
From “never again” to the “gates of hell” in Gaza and Lebanon
Israel’s politicians and generals have a strategy: not security, not coexistence. It is the oldest colonial formula in history: seize the land, expel the indigenous population, and then call the defenders terrorists. On March 16, Israel invaded South Lebanon under the pretext of protecting its Jewish-only colonies in the north. At first, it was a so-called security zone ranging from four to six m...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli fears grow over soldier capture attempt in southern Lebanon
Amid Israeli reports that dozens of Hezbollah members are trapped inside tunnel networks in the southern Lebanese village of Kfartebnit, Israeli news website Walla has reported growing concerns that an attempt could be made to capture Israeli soldiers for use in a prisoner exchange. According to Walla, messages have been conveyed to Israel through several mediators requesting safe passage for the ...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Face off with Trump or pick a fight with the judiciary? Netanyahu mulls plans to mobilize voters
The Israeli prime minister is concerned about the gains being made by his chief political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, which could leave Likud voters at home on election day ■ A potential joint Netanyahu-Eisenkot government has been floated by Likud officials, though the former IDF chief seems uninterested
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Palestinian Authority urges international action over Israel’s withholding of $11 billion
The Palestinian Authority on Tuesday called for international action after Israel withheld around $11 billion in Palestinian funds, warning that the move poses a serious threat to the ability of Palestinian institutions to continue operating. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa made the remarks during a meeting in Ramallah with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica, EU...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty - analysis
The war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped would cement his legacy as the leader who confronted Iran may instead be remembered as the conflict that dismantled a central source of his power.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 24, 2026 - jpost.com
In beachside city, Lebanese try to shake off Israel-Hezbollah war
Heavy equipment operator Bassam Khalil's bulldozers and excavators are in high demand in south Lebanon's Tyre these days, as the seaside city tries to pick up the pieces from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.Residents of destroyed buildings are anxious to comb through the rubble in search of their belongings, the 45-year-old told AFP, next to a pile of shattered concrete and mangled metal that was ...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hezbollah vows to keep weapons until Israeli occupation ends
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed the group will not disarm while Israeli occupation persists, denouncing Lebanon’s cabinet decision on its weapons as a US-driven move that risks sparking civil strife.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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“The Jewish KKK” and the Catastrophe Jewish Critics Warned Was Coming | Palestine This Week
This week, we begin with Hannah Arendt, the Jewish intellectual who warned that a state built without Palestinian consent would be condemned to permanent war. Her warning now feels less like abstract history and more like a description of Israel today: a militarised society, trapped in endless war and dependent on propaganda to justify the violence needed to sustain its project. We also look at th...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Switzerland starts talks to acquire non-US air defence system
ZURICH, June 24 (Reuters) - Switzerland has started contract negotiations with manufacturers from France, Israel and South Korea for a second air defence system following delays to its order of U.S. Patriot missile systems, the government said on Wednesday.Switzerland in 2022 ordered Patriot missile defence systems made by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin for expected delivery by 2026-2028, but the t...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Analysis-US-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty
By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, June 24 (Reuters) - The biggest casualty of the U.S.-Iran deal may not be Israel's Iran strategy, but the political brand Benjamin Netanyahu spent decades constructing as the Israeli leader who could uniquely bend Washington to his will on Iran, analysts, former U.S. officials and diplomats say.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Moroccan Army officers arrive in Israel to join Gaza stabilisation force
Israeli media reported on Tuesday that representatives associated with Moroccan participation in the proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza have arrived in southern Israel, although no official confirmation has been issued by Rabat. According to Israel’s public broadcaster Kan, an initial group of representatives linked to the Moroccan Armed Forces arrived at the Civil-Military Coordi...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US reopens embassy in Kuwait months after Iranian attack
KUWAIT CITY, June 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait resumed operations on Wednesday during a visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, months after services were suspended in March by Iranian attacks. The embassy, located in Kuwait City, will immediately resume emergency services for American citizens while other services will be phased in, a State Department spokesperson said. The State D...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Italy rebukes NATO's Rutte over remarks on US use of bases in Iran war
ROME, June 24 (Reuters) - Italy on Wednesday pushed back against remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that hundreds of U.S. aircraft had taken off from American bases in Italy to support military operations against Iran, saying Rome had authorised only technical and logistical flights.Rutte, speaking to Fox News television, cited Italy as an example of European support for the U.S. and sai...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hezbollah says Israeli project 'broken,' urges full withdrawal from Lebanon
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has declared that the resistance has reached a stage of "breaking the Israeli project."
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Trump warns Iran negotiations would end if tolls imposed on ships
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that diplomatic talks with Iran would terminate instantly if Tehran attempts to collect fees from maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu reports. He claimed Iranian officials assured Washington that there are “no tolls, no insurance costs, & no other charges of any kind” being sought or received from vessels transiting the strategic waterway. “If...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Tales of the Palestinian wheat sheaves: When a harvest turns to ash
For generations of Palestinian farmers, the June harvest was a sacred time of community, folklore, and relief from the winter’s anxieties. But in recent years, a systematic campaign of arson and violence by Israeli terrorist settlers has turned Palestine’s historic wheat fields and threshing floors from spaces of celebratory feasts into dangerous frontlines of popular resistance. From our fields i...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Leiter: Talks 'in danger of going off the rails' as Israel-Lebanon meet in Washington
Israeli envoy Leiter said the fifth round of talks between officials from Beirut and Jerusalem was a 'train wreck' and warned it was 'in danger of going off the rails,' arguing against giving Iran a role in restraining Hezbollah
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Netanyahu to hold meeting on Israeli concerns over possible Syrian role in Lebanon
Israel is increasingly concerned about a growing Syrian role in Lebanon amid the rapid rapprochement between US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and the possibility of regional arrangements that could give Damascus greater influence in Lebanese affairs. According to Israel’s Channel 12 on Tuesday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to hold a specia...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel has no choice but to pull out from entire Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary general Sheikh Naim Qassem has said that the Israeli enemy has no choice but to withdraw from all the occupied Lebanese territories.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 23, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir: ‘All of Lebanon should be our playground,’ no ceasefire
Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a key member of the Benjamin Netanyahu’s hawkish cabinet, has called for rejecting any ceasefire in Lebanon, declaring that the entire country “should be Israel’s playground.”
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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As Netanyahu keeps IDF in the dark, officers warn against emerging Lebanon 'deconflicting cell'
IDF commanders say they refraining from proactive strikes against Hezbollah despite the PM's statements, warning Iranian and Qatari representatives in the newly-announced 'deconflicting cell' to coordinate between Israel, Hezbollah and Lebanon's army could endanger Israeli soldiers
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Right to defend: Lebanon rises against US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah
Massive protests erupt across Lebanon as citizens reject a US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah, warning it would expose the country—especially its southern border—to increased Israeli aggression and undermine national security.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli minister says army won’t leave occupied territory in Lebanon ‘even if US demands’ it
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed Wednesday army forces will not leave territory occupied in southern Lebanon “even if the United States demands withdrawal.” “Israel will not leave its security zone in Lebanon, even if the United States demands withdrawal,” Katz said during an event in Tel Aviv, as cited by Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper. There was no immediate response from Washington. The c...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Many in Lebanon thank Iran for efforts to put end to Israeli aggression
Despite minor Israeli violations in south Lebanon and violation of airspace, the ceasefire in the Arab country is generally holding.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss peace talks progress
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday about progress in implementing the ceasefire agreement and the latest diplomatic consultations.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 24, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Marco Rubio in UAE warns Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten regional stability
Washington has used a combination of sanctions, terrorist designations, and rewards for information on militia leaders.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Palestinian boy amongst dead in Israeli strike on displaced tent in Gaza
An Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis killed two people, including a child.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jun 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Our life stops’: West Bank childhood shattered by Israeli military raids
A new UN report documents killings, detentions and lasting psychological harm to Palestinian children.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jun 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
China sanctions 56 US companies in retaliation for military-linked blacklist
In a tit-for-tat measure, China imposes new export restrictions on 56 US companies and defense contractors.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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US congressman ‘deeply alarmed’ by Israel’s abduction of Palestinian student
A prominent US lawmaker has voiced strong concern over the Israeli regime’s unlawful detention of 20-year-old Palestinian-American student Sama Safi, who was violently abducted from her family home in the occupied West Bank during a pre-dawn raid on June 2.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Angola purchased Africa’s first L-39 Skyfox
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody announced on 18 June 2026 the sale of its L-39 Skyfox jet trainer to Angola. This landmark deal makes Angola the very first African customer […]
Military Africa
Jun 24, 2026 - military.africa
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Iran says Israeli strikes on Lebanon delayed next round of US talks
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva has accused Israel of attempting to undermine understandings reached between Tehran and Washington by continuing military operations in Lebanon. Speaking to reporters at the United Nations Office in Geneva on Tuesday, Ali Bahreini, Iran’s permanent representative, said Israeli attacks on Lebanon had delayed the next round of negotiations between Ir...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel wipes out over 2,700 Palestinian families from Gaza's civil registry
The destruction of entire Palestinian families remains one of the most devastating aspects of the war on Gaza.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows
Discussion over a possible EU mission comes as the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon is set to expire at the end of 2026, when it is expected to begin a year-long drawdown and withdrawal.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 24, 2026 - jpost.com
'Political suicide': Netanyahu will not allow a full withdrawal from Lebanon, officials estimate
Netanyahu cannot afford to be seen as folding under American-Iranian pressure, after presenting the hold on the security zone in Lebanon as a strategic achievement.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Pakistan PM: US-Iran memorandum excludes ballistic missile issue
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, with Pakistani mediation, does not include any provisions related to Iran’s ballistic missiles. Sharif made the remarks during a delegation-level meeting held as part of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Pakistan. “There are no ballistic missiles in t...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli media highlight concerns over Egypt’s growing military capabilities
Israeli media have once again highlighted Egypt’s growing military capabilities and moves linked to strengthening its military presence in Sinai, reflecting concerns within Israeli security and political circles. Israeli platform News1 published a report citing Israeli security assessments regarding Egypt’s military capabilities. The report claimed that decision-makers in Tel Aviv are closely moni...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
'Inhumane': Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal
Cracked bones, humiliation, sexual assault: Pro-Palestinian activists recounted the abuse they say they suffered from Israeli authorities for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month, which has sparked multiple investigations and international outcry. France, Italy and Australia have launched probes into the allegations of abuse -- which Israeli authorities deny -- after more than 430 a...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Progress made toward ending war, Lebanon ceasefire remains key test: Iran FM
Tasnim reported that Iran has made clear that no progress on other issues will be possible unless the first clause of the MoU, concerning the end of the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, is fully implemented.
Presstv
Jun 24, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli drone attack kills two in south Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – An Israeli drone struck a car near the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Roumman on Wednesday, killing two people.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 24, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Israeli attacks on Gaza and occupied West Bank kill two, including child
Health officials at Nasser Medical Complex tell Al Jazeera a 12-year-old child was killed in al-Mawasi, Gaza.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jun 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East
By Alexander Cornwell, Tala Ramadan and Jana ChoukeirTEL AVIV/DUBAI June 24 (Reuters) - Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israeli minister warns US will soon find itself ‘on collision course’ with Tel Aviv over Iran deal
The US will soon find itself “on a collision course” with Israel over its agreement with Iran, Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar said Wednesday, arguing that the deal will not resolve concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program, Anadolu reports. Speaking at the Local Government Conference in Tel Aviv, Zohar criticized US handling of negotiations with Tehran, and warned: “The conduct of the...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
In what scenario can Israel's war achievements become diplomatic gains?
Netanyahu's coalition only speaks of war, and opposition politicians live in fear of being perceived as supporters of peace. Very few are willing to talk about the steps needed to make peace, but at least one Democrats candidate has a fully-fledged plan
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Pushing Iran, Hamas regimes towards collapse might not be possible, military expert says
"Although we desperately wanted to see the collapse of a regime or the collapse of Hamas in Gaza, it did not really happen," said Dr. Col. (res.) Michael Milstein to 103FM.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Israeli soldiers’ parents demand end to Lebanon fighting and return of troops
Parents of dozens of Israeli soldiers serving in Lebanon have said they will not allow their sons to be “sacrificed for external considerations”, calling for an end to the fighting and the immediate return of troops. The appeal came in an “urgent” letter sent to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Israel Katz, and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, according to Israel’s Channel 12 ...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN warns of dire conditions in Gaza displacement sites as 1.7M Palestinians face shortages
The UN warned on Tuesday that nearly 1.7 million displaced Palestinians, about 80% of Gaza’s population, are living in extremely poor conditions across nearly 1,600 displacement sites, with acute shortages of water, shelter, and basic services, Anadolu reports. Citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a news conference that “shel...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
‘Israel has no choice’: Hezbollah chief says Israel must withdraw from Lebanon
Iran has pursued a ceasefire in Lebanon as a key condition in its Memorandum of Understanding with the United States.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Fresh Israeli attacks kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire
Two Palestinians were killed on Tuesday in fresh Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip amid continued violations of a ceasefire in effect since last October, a medical source said, Anadolu reports. The source stated that an Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced people in Bir Ayyad in the southern city of Khan Younis, killing one person and injuring another. Another Palestinian was killed an...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli Cabinet minister brags about demolishing 5,700 Palestinians homes in 1 year, vows to demolish more
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir bragged Wednesday about demolishing 5,700 Palestinian homes over the past year, vowing to demolish more buildings amid ongoing Israeli military escalation against Palestinians. “I demolished 5,700 homes in the past year alone,” Ben-Gvir said during a conference in Tel Aviv, as cited by Israel’s Channel 12. “I will continue demolishing more and mo...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Tunnel intended for terrorist activity discovered in East Jerusalem, police say
The tunnel, approximately 25 meters deep (82 feet), was dug from the direction of the West Bank toward Israeli territory, the police statement said
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Thank you, Israel, for overplaying the empire’s hand
One must give credit where credit is due: Israel, by behaving with the strategic subtlety of a chainsaw in a porcelain museum, has achieved what diplomats, clerics, monarchs, generals, and think-tank acrobats spent decades failing to accomplish. It has helped bury the old Sunni–Shia melodrama as the organizing principle of West Asian politics, and it has made the American “security umbrella” look ...