Israeli strikes kill 16 people in Lebanon’s Nabatieh Lebanon’s civil defence agency said that a series of Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh district in the country’s south on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others, one day after a ceasefire was announced. A statement from the agency said that personnel have been working in the district since dawn to respond to the ongoing attacks.
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon The Israeli army said it had struck Hezbollah targets in response to overnight projectile attacks on Israeli troops stationed in Lebanese territory. “Overnight, the Hezbollah terrorist organisation launched more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Following the attacks, the IDF has been striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon,” an Israeli military official said.
Pakistan's interior minister to meet Iran's foreign minister in Tehran Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is due to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during a visit to Tehran on Saturday, Iranian media has reported. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told ISNA news agency that Naqvi’s visit is part of Islamabad’s ongoing efforts to mediate negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Family of four ‘massacred’ in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon An Israeli attack on the village of Barish in southern Lebanon killed four members of the same family, according to the Lebanese National News Agency, in what they described as a “massacre”. This comes despite Israel purportedly agreeing to a ceasefire just one day earlier.
'Fear, panic and exhaustion': Women in Syria's Roj camp report worsening abuse Submitted by Reem Aouir on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:54 Detainees in Kurdish-controlled camp housing families of suspected Islamic State fighters say they have been subjected to nightly raids and mistreatment Roj camp in 2021, where around 2,373 people, mostly women and children, remain detained (Repatriate the Children). Off Women detained in Syria' s Roj camp say violence, intimidation and degrading treatment have intensified since the start of 2026, according to a recent report that raises fresh concerns over the fate of women and children still held in the country's last major detention facility for foreign nationals accused of links to the Islamic State (IS) group. The report, published last month by the Swedish-based rights organisation Repatriate the Children (RTC), draws on testimony from more than 40 women of multiple nationalities held inside the camp between January and May 2026.
Hezbollah parliamentarian says ceasefire ‘meaningless’ while Israeli forces occupy Lebanon A senior Hezbollah lawmaker has ruled out a ceasefire with Israel while the Israeli army remains in Lebanese territory, warning that further aggression will be met with a response. “A ceasefire while the enemy continues its targeting and assassinations is meaningless,” a representative of Hezbollah in Lebanese parliament said in comments carried by Iranian media, adding that “the right of self defence is established for us and is not subject to bargaining or negotiation”. The parliamentarian said that the Iranian “military and diplomatic support for the Lebanese people” are key reasons for ensuring “an effective balance with the Zionist enemy” which can “open up the horizon for forcing it to leave our land”.
Israeli strike kills soldier in southern Lebanon The Lebanese army said on Saturday that Israel launched an attack targeting an army soldier in the country’s south, in violation of the ceasefire reached a day earlier. “The continuation of brutal Israeli attacks aims to obstruct any solution that would allow for restoring stability in Lebanon,” the army statement read.
Palestinians in Gaza say bank account closures cut off access to vital funds Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:35 Palestinians say they have been cut off from salaries, savings and aid after accounts were frozen or closed without warning A Palestinian street vendor sells bread at a market in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, on 27 February 2025 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza have accused the Bank of Palestine of freezing or closing their accounts without adequate explanation, leaving them unable to access salaries, aid and personal savings. Several account holders told Middle East Eye they were unable to access funds needed to pay rent, buy essentials and support their families after discovering their accounts had been restricted or shut down. They said they received little or no explanation from the bank and were given no clear pathway to challenge the decisions.
Majority of Americans say US action against Iran went too far A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has found that about two-thirds of Americans continue to disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the war with Iran. Conducted after Trump indicated that an agreement with Tehran was close but before it was signed, the survey found that 65 percent of respondents disapproved of his approach, a figure largely unchanged from a similar poll conducted in May. The survey also highlighted a sharp partisan divide.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The US-Iran agreement moved into a new phase as both sides signalled readiness for further diplomacy, while a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to take effect after days of renewed violence. Tehran said Washington must ensure Israel complies with the terms of the deal, particularly in Lebanon, as preparations were made for another round of negotiations in Switzerland. Here are the latest updates: Iran's deputy foreign minister said Tehran is ready to move forward with diplomacy but expects the United States to ensure Israel ends attacks in Lebanon.
Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza City and several in southern Lebanon At least four Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in an Israeli strike on a residential apartment in Gaza City early this morning, according to medical sources cited by the Wafa news agency. The report said the attack targeted an apartment belonging to the al-Safadi family on al-Thalatheeni Street in the city. Meanwhile, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported that Israeli attacks continued overnight and into this morning across southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire.
Rights campaigners challenge Israel's death penalty law at London panel Human rights campaigners gathered in London on Friday for a panel titled "Together Against The Death Penalty", where speakers criticised Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Participants argued that the legislation raises serious concerns about equality before the law and the treatment of Palestinians under Israel's legal system. "The Israeli death penalty law is a sign of weakness rather than strength," speakers at the event said.
Somaliland president visits Israel after recognition agreement Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi arrived in Jerusalem on Sunday for what was described as the first state visit by a leader of the territory, according to Al Jazeera. The visit comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland's independence from Somalia, marking a significant step in relations between the two sides. During the visit, Israel and Somaliland signed a strategic cooperation agreement and held a series of meetings aimed at expanding ties in areas including security, trade and regional strategy.
Iran criticises World Cup organisers over travel restrictions Iranian football federation secretary-general Hedayat Mombeyni has criticised World Cup organisers after Iran's request to enter the United States two days before its match against Belgium was reportedly rejected. Iran, which is based in Mexico during the tournament, had sought an earlier arrival in Los Angeles ahead of Sunday's midday kick-off but said the request was turned down. "This is a major international tournament.
Video: Israeli strike on residential building in Gaza City kills three Palestinians An Israeli air strike on a residential building in Gaza reportedly killed three Palestinians, including two children, along with their father, early on Saturday. Local sources reported the strike targeted an apartment on al-Thalathini Street in Gaza City. According to Gaza’s health ministry, Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since the US-brokered ceasefire in October.
Iranian military says combat readiness remains unchanged Iran's Army reaffirmed its readiness to defend the country's security, sovereignty and national interests in the event of any violation of the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States. In a statement issued on Friday, the military said its forces remain fully alert, "with hands on the trigger and ears attuned to the orders of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief", despite the agreement aimed at ending hostilities. The statement said Iranian armed forces would continue strengthening their capabilities and were prepared to protect the country's security and interests if "the enemy betrays its commitments".
Vance says US policy must serve American interests first US Vice President JD Vance said that there are disagreements between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to bring the conflict with Iran to an end. Speaking during a television interview, Vance said it was natural for allies, including Israel, to seek to influence US policy, but stressed that American leaders must remain focused on their own national interests. Vance said policymakers must be "extremely careful" to ensure they are pursuing policies that serve the interests of the United States rather than those of another country.
Hezbollah says it repelled Israeli advance in southern Lebanon Hezbollah said its fighters repelled an Israeli armoured and infantry force attempting to advance near the Ali al-Tahir Heights in southern Lebanon, claiming the troops were drawn into a "killing zone" during clashes on Friday. According to media reports, fighters engaged the force after it entered the area, destroying three Merkava tanks with guided missiles and continuing the attack with rocket and artillery fire. The reports said Hezbollah also detonated explosive devices against advancing Israeli armour, setting one tank on fire.
Doctors Without Borders warns civilians trapped under shelling in Nabatieh Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned the latest shelling of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, describing the attacks as "relentless" and "devastating". In a social media statement, the medical charity said its teams on the ground were reporting conditions that "resemble a death trap" as civilians remained exposed to ongoing bombardment. MSF said people had been "caught under heavy shelling" and called for immediate measures to protect civilians and emergency workers.
UK minister calls Ben-Gvir remarks on Lebanon ‘horrendous and abhorrent’ UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned comments by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he said that "all of Lebanon must burn" following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon. In a post on X, Cooper described the remarks as "a horrendous and abhorrent statement from an Israeli Minister who has rightly been sanctioned by the UK Government". Cooper also called on both Israel and Hezbollah to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon and avoid further escalation.
