Key facts
- Heavy fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli forces is ongoing in southern Lebanon.
- The death toll in Gaza has reached at least 72,991, with 173,212 wounded.
- Turkish President Erdogan stated Israel's aggression poses a threat to the entire world.
- The US conducted strikes against Iranian targets following the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran warned it would retaliate against any attacks or threats.
- Qatar condemned Iran's attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will run in the upcoming election.
- Iran seized assets from 47 individuals accused of collaborating with hostile networks.
Heavy fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli forces is ongoing in southern Lebanon, marked by missile strikes and artillery shelling. This escalation occurs amid wider regional tensions, including significant casualties in Gaza, where the Health Ministry reported at least 72,991 killed and 173,212 wounded since October 7, 2023.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Israel's aggression in Syria and Lebanon threatens Turkiye and poses a danger to the entire world, urging for it to be stopped. The US military conducted 'self-defence strikes' against Iranian targets following the reported downing of a US attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran would retaliate against any attacks or threats, raising fears of further escalation.
Qatar condemned Iran's attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan as a violation of sovereignty and international law, calling for de-escalation. In Israeli politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling Likud Party confirmed he will run in the upcoming election, following comments from US President Donald Trump that appeared to cast doubt on his candidacy. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities seized assets from 47 individuals accused of collaborating with 'hostile networks'.