UN experts condemn Israeli strikes on Lebanon as ‘illegal aggression’ UN experts have denounced Israel’s actions in Lebanon as an “illegal aggression” and an “indiscriminate bombing campaign”, according to the UN Human Rights Council. More than 250 people were killed on 8 April in what was described as the heaviest round of Israeli strikes since fighting with Hezbollah resumed on 2 March. “This is not self-defence.
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to attack US bases in Gulf: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:29 The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Aerospace Force paid roughly $36. 6m for the satellite in a renminbi-denominated agreement Chinese President Xi Jinping applauds during the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 12 March 2026 (Andres Martinez Casares/Pool/AFP) Off Iran used a Chinese spy satellite to target US bases in the Middle East for missile and drone strikes, according to a report by The Financial Times published on Wednesday. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Aerospace Force acquired the sophisticated TEE-01B spy satellite from China in late 2024, agreeing to pay roughly $36.
Eight Palestinians killed by Israeli military in Gaza Eight Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza over the past 24 hours, in what the health ministry described as violations of the ceasefire. At least 29 others were wounded in the attacks. Since the ceasefire was agreed in October, 765 Palestinians have been killed and 2,140 injured in Israeli strikes across Gaza.
Israeli strikes kill three paramedics in Lebanon Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli attacks in the town of Mayfadoun killed three paramedics and wounded six others, while another is missing. According to the ministry, the first team was struck on Wednesday while heading to assist wounded people. The attack killed one medic and left another unaccounted for.
Hezbollah says ceasefire possible ‘soon’ as talks continue Hezbollah spokesperson and MP Ibrahim Mousawi said efforts led by Iran and regional actors could lead to a ceasefire in Lebanon “soon”, Reuters reported. Two senior Lebanese officials also told the agency that discussions are underway, though no timeline or details have been confirmed. They said the duration of any ceasefire would likely depend on how long the US-Iran ceasefire holds.
Belgium seizes arms shipment sent from Britain to Israel Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:57 Brussels has banned aircraft carrying military equipment for Israel from stopping in the country or using its airspace Walloon Minister President Adrien Dolimont after delivering a speech on the State of Wallonia during a plenary session of the Walloon parliament, in Namur, on 16 April 2025 (AFP) Off Two shipments from Britain of military components bound for Israel have been seized in Belgium , which has banned aircaft carrying military equipment for Israel from stopping in the country or using its airspace. Last month, the British news website Declassified, Belgian NGO Vredesactie, Irish news website The Ditch, and the Palestinian Youth Movement alerted authorities in Brussells of a shipment travelling from Britain to Israel through Liege airport. The consignments left Britain on 23 March and were siezed at Liege airport in Belgium on 24 March.
Germany not taking part in Iran war but feeling its effects, says minister Although Germany is not involved in the war on Iran, the country is feeling its economic impact directly, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Wednesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings in Washington, Klingbeil said that his government already knew that the war was "harming us in Germany in terms of economic growth". Klingbeil criticised the war on Iran and advocated diplomacy with Tehran to stop the nuclear race instead of military action, according to Reuters.
Another flight attendant detained in Dubai over Iran war WhatsApp message Another flight attendant has been detained in Dubai after sharing a photo privately on WhatsApp during Iranian attacks on the UAE. The 32-year-old Emirates cabin crew member had just returned to the UAE and was unaware of any warnings against posting footage relating to the war on Iran, campaign group Detained in Dubai said. Woken by an explosion, he sent the image to colleagues to ask if it was safe to go to work.
Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire The Israeli security cabinet will convene to discuss a possible ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday night, according to a senior Israeli official. This comes after the Israeli military renewed an order for people to leave a vast swathe of southern Lebanon, as it continued to bomb the country and engage in fighting with Hezbollah. Lebanese channel Al Mayadeen quoted an Iranian source saying a one-week ceasefire in Lebanon would be announced on Wednesday night.
Israeli army 'using Gaza tactics' while razing southern Lebanon villages Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:43 Haaretz reports that the army is building new outposts in Lebanon, signalling an intention to maintain a long-term presence there Israeli soldiers stand on top of a tank in northern Israel, near the Israel-Lebanon boundary, 15 April 2026 (Reuters/Florion Goga) Off The Israeli army is using a "pattern of operations" in Lebanon similar to that deployed in Gaza, including the mass demolition of homes and the establishment of a long-term presence, Haaretz reported on Tuesday. Citing army sources, the Israeli daily said forces equipped with bulldozers are destroying infrastructure in villages near the boundary to clear land for additional military outposts and a so-called buffer zone - a tactic previously used in the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces have maintained five outposts inside Lebanese territory since the 2024 escalation, in violation of the November ceasefire agreed that year.
Economy will be slower this quarter because of Iran war, US Treasury chief says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that the economy will be slower this quarter as the war on Iran continues, but that it is in good shape and will rebound. In an interview with CNBC, Bessent said that oil prices did not appear to be weighing on inflation expectations. He said that the Treasury would watch retail petrol sales for consumers.
Iran's foreign ministry says ceasefire extension reports are unconfirmed A spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry has told state media that reports about an extension to the ceasefire in the war on Iran are as yet unconfirmed. AP reported earlier on Wednesday that mediators had moved closer to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and to restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce, which expires on 22 April.
Iran military warns will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues Iran's military warned on Wednesday it would block trade through the Red Sea, the Gulf and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade continues. In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the head of Iran's military central command centre said if the US continues with its blockade and "creates insecurity for Iran's commercial vessels and oil tankers", it will constitute "a prelude" to violating the ceasefire. "The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea," said Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi.
UNHCR chief calls for 'urgent' support to Lebanon during war United Nations refugee chief Barham Salih on Wednesday called on the international community to provide urgent support to Lebanon, with a fifth of the country's population displaced by the Israel's war on Lebanon. "I call upon the international community to provide urgent support and relief to Lebanon," he said after meeting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. "The humanitarian consequences of this war are immense, and I emphasise the need to spare civilians and civilian infrastructure from the ravages of attack.
How Israel and the US are losing the broader battle against Iran Submitted by Feras Abu Helal on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 17:37 Despite tactical victories, including a wave of assassinations of key Iranian leaders, they cannot translate battlefield momentum into a political win Protesters in Tel Aviv denounce the US-Israeli war on Iran, on 11 April 2026 (Jack Guez/AFP) On As the US - Israeli war on Iran has temporarily halted, the question of victory and defeat is fuelling debate across traditional and social media, as well as in political discourse. Iranian politicians and figures within US President Donald Trump’s administration have claimed victory . The UAE , which was in a defensive position but did not conduct offensive operations, has also claimed victory.
Israeli military attacks kill at least eight people in Gaza in one day Israeli attacks killed at least eight people and wounded 29 in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, Gaza’s health ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the strikes have brought the total number of Palestinians killed since the start of the war to 72,344, with 172,242 wounded. It added that since a ceasefire began on 11 October, Israeli attacks have killed 765 people and wounded 2,140.
Israeli forces launch large-scale raids, demolitions in West Bank Israeli forces conducted a large-scale raid and incursion campaign across the occupied West Bank from early morning, carrying out house searches, arresting dozens of Palestinians and imposing road closures, according to Al Jazeera. In the northern West Bank, Israeli forces arrested eight Palestinians in the town of Ya’bad, south of Jenin, after storming the area and raiding and searching several homes. Entrances to the village of Zububa, west of Jenin, were also closed.
Israeli drone strike kills two in Lebanon's Tyre Two people were killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Tyre-Beirut highway in eastern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanese media reported.
Hezbollah claims rocket attack on northern Israel Hezbollah says it targeted the settlements of Metula, Kfar Giladi, and Kiryat Shmona with rocket barrages early today.
Video: Palestinian child killed after Israeli strike targets police car Three-year-old Yahya al‑Malah and four other Palestinians were killed after an Israeli strike targeted a police car in Gaza City on Tuesday. According to Palestinian officials, nine bystanders were also wounded, some critically. Three-year-old Yahya al‑Malah and four other Palestinians were killed after an Israeli strike targeted a police car in Gaza City on Tuesday.
