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AI summaryThe European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers and organizations over violence in the West Bank, alongside new measures targeting Hamas leaders. The decision came after Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar lifted the veto that had blocked the measures. Israeli officials condemned the move as 'arbitrary and political'.
AI summaryFresh Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least four people and wounded eight others, according to Lebanese state media, amid ongoing ceasefire violations. The Israeli military also issued new displacement warnings for towns in the south and east, as Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli forces. Casualty figures vary between reports, with at least six killed according to one account.
AI summaryA US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon, which began on April 16, is increasingly fragile as Israeli attacks have killed hundreds, including medical workers. Lebanese officials report 51 deaths in the past 24 hours, and the UN documents over 100 medics killed since March. Diplomatic efforts continue, with US-hosted talks planned for May 14-15.
AI summaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on the United States to pressure Israel to stop attacks and end the occupation of southern Lebanon, urging Washington to mediate as talks between the two countries continue. Reports highlight rising casualties, displacement, and Hezbollah's opposition to negotiations.
AI summaryPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the nationwide austerity drive until June 13, 2026, citing the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The extension follows the U.S. rejection of Iran's proposal to end the war, with measures including fuel allowance cuts and vehicle reductions.
AI summaryThe World Jewish Congress commemorated its 90th anniversary in Geneva, where leaders warned of rising antisemitism and urged a strengthened bond between Israel and Diaspora Jewry. President Ronald S. Lauder called for shifting resources toward Jewish education, while Swiss President Guy Parmelin addressed a commemorative gala.
AI summaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a CBS '60 Minutes' interview that the war with Iran is not over until enriched uranium is removed and enrichment sites dismantled. He also discussed weaning Israel off US military aid and acknowledged failures in public diplomacy. US President Donald Trump insisted he won't sign a deal with Iran until its nuclear program is dismantled.
AI summaryOil prices have been volatile after President Trump called Iran's response to US peace terms 'totally unacceptable,' only to later signal progress toward an agreement. Brent crude rose sharply, then fell as hopes for a deal emerged, while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's latest ceasefire proposal as 'totally unacceptable,' while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the war will not end until Iran's enriched uranium is removed. The proposal, delivered via Pakistani mediators, demanded an end to the war on all fronts and lifting of sanctions.
AI summaryIsrael's parliament voted unanimously to advance legislation creating a special military court to prosecute those involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks. The bill allows for public trials and the death penalty, drawing both support from lawmakers and criticism from legal experts and rights groups.
AI summaryCulture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar has claimed Hamas planned the October 7, 2023, attacks during the previous Bennett-Lapid government, sparking sharp reactions from opposition leaders. The remarks come amid ongoing calls for a state inquiry into the government's role in the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
AI summaryReports indicate growing friction between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing conflict with Iran, with Trump reportedly disappointed by unmet expectations and Netanyahu asserting full coordination. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth denies that Israel dragged Trump into war, insisting the president has led at every step.
AI summaryIran has submitted its response to a US proposal to end the ongoing conflict through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian state media. The talks are reportedly focused on ending hostilities, with negotiations also addressing the Strait of Hormuz and a possible interim agreement.
AI summaryThousands of fans gathered in Vienna as the 70th Eurovision Song Contest opened amid renewed boycott calls over Israel's participation. Five countries have withdrawn, and over 1,000 artists have joined the protest, while Finland enters as the heavy favourite.
AI summaryPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call to reaffirm their commitment to regional peace and stability. The leaders discussed the evolving regional situation, with both sides supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts, including the Pakistan-brokered US-Iran talks. The conversation also touched on the upcoming visit of Qatar's emir to Pakistan.
AI summaryDr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy is preparing to release a 300-page report documenting Hamas's systematic sexual violence on October 7, based on survivor testimonies, forensic analysis, and terrorist footage. The report introduces the term 'kinocide' and will be shared with courts, parliaments, and feminist scholars. Meanwhile, a New York Times opinion piece alleging abuses by Israeli forces has shifted media focus, raising questions about journalistic priorities.
AI summaryMarine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella have met with the German, Israeli, and US ambassadors in recent months, signaling diplomatic engagement with France's far-right National Rally party ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The meetings reflect growing international interest in the party, which is polling strongly but faces legal uncertainty over Le Pen's candidacy.
AI summaryIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned it will attack US sites and ships if Iranian tankers come under fire, following US strikes on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed peace deal, while satellite images show an oil slick near Iran’s Kharg Island and violence continues on the Lebanon front.