Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes for First Time Since Ceasefire A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran broke down on Monday after both sides launched direct strikes for the first time since the truce in April. Iran fired missiles toward Israel late Sunday, and the attack quickly raised tension across the region. Israel then responded … Read more
Netanyahu Orders Israeli Forces to Seize 70 Percent of Gaza Amid Ceasefire Crisis Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its control across Gaza. Speaking at a West Bank settlement on Thursday, he said Israeli troops would gradually move toward controlling 70 percent of the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu described the operation … Read more
Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Hezbollah Ceasefire Israel launched an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday evening, marking the first strike on the Lebanese capital since the April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attack targeted Dahiyeh, a Hezbollah stronghold. The strike aimed at a commander from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force. Israeli Prime … Read more
Putin and Zelenskiy announce rival ceasefires before Russia’s Victory Day Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a two-day ceasefire for May 8 and May 9, which is linked to Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The day marks the Soviet victory in World War Two and also remains a major national event in Russia. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Read more
Russia-Ukraine Easter Truce Announced Amid Doubts Russia and Ukraine have signaled a temporary pause in hostilities over Orthodox Easter. Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelensky responded with cautious openness. The proposed truce is set to begin from Saturday afternoon and continue through Easter Sunday. This truce offers a brief potential reprieve in … Read more