Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire.
Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour.
Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel.
Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Chilling new video captures the exact moment an Israeli drone strike destroyed a vehicle on a busy civilian road in Khaldeh, south of Beirut. The targeted attack, which took place amidst regular traffic, resulted in the death of one individual and left three others injured. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region and raised fears of a wider conflict.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) swiftly claimed responsibility for the strike. In a public statement, the IDF claimed it had successfully targeted and eliminated a militant affiliated with Iranâs Quds Force. According to Israeli military sources, the individual killed was deeply involved in smuggling weapons into the region and was actively planning terror attacks against both Israeli civilians and military forces. However, neither Israeli nor Lebanese officials have officially released the name or confirmed the identity of the person killed.
This strike is not an isolated event but the latest in a series of escalating Israeli military actions in Lebanon following the collapse of a ceasefire weeks ago. On July 2, another Israeli airstrike in a civilian zone in Nabatieh injured two people, including a child. Furthermore, Israeli troops recently conducted a raid in the Al-Adisa area, targeting Hezbollah fighters. This pattern of conflict was also seen on June 28, when an Israeli drone strike in Kounine killed three people, including senior Hezbollah leader Hassan Hammoudi. These continuous strikes are fueling a volatile situation on the Israel-Lebanon border.
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Israeli-backed American contractors guarding aid centres in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as starving Palestinians scramble for food, an.. Sky News
Iranâs so-called Axis of Resistance is reportedly unraveling as Hezbollah suffers catastrophic losses in its war against Israel. According to Israeli intelligence assessments, Hezbollah has lost over 4,000 fighters and has been forced to abandon nearly 80% of its territory along the southern Lebanon front. The heavy casualties and shrinking strongholds mark the groupâs worst setback in decades
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In its most chilling warning yet, Iran has vowed a far more devastating retaliation against Israel if aggression continues. Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi declared that Iran held back during its June 24 counterattack and did not unleash its full military capabilities. The warning comes after Israelâs June 13 assassination strike on top Iranian military and nuclear figures, followed by U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Speaking to Al-Mayadeen, Mousavi accused Israel and its allies of years-long plots against Iran and warned that any further provocation would be met with overwhelming force.
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At least 94 killed in Gaza overnight as strikes hit aid queues and shelters
Israeli airstrikes and shootings killed 94 Palestinians in Gaza overnight, including 45 people who were trying to access desperately needed humanitarian aid, health officials said.
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A week after the Israel-Iran war, the U.S. and Israel are fast-tracking ceasefire talks to end the conflict in Gaza. Israeli envoy Ron Dermer is meeting with the Trump administration in Washington, while Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Trump on July 7. The summit will address ceasefire terms, Iran, and broader regional threats. President Trump stated a deal may be reached "by next week," while Hamas stressed U.S. pressure on Israel is critical. Trumpâs team says returning hostages remains the top priority.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the White House on July 7 to meet U.S. President Donald Trump amid escalating efforts to end the 20-month-long Gaza war. The meeting will focus on securing a ceasefire, releasing hostages held for nearly two years, and addressing regional tensions with Iran following a recent U.S.-brokered halt to their 12-day air war. Israel is also pushing the U.S. to pressure Qatar to negotiate concessions from Hamas. This marks Netanyahuâs third meeting with Trump since January 2025. #Netanyahu #Trump #WhiteHouseMeeting #GazaWar #MiddleEastPeace #HostageCrisis #Israel #Hamas #IranTensions #Ceasefire #Qatar #USForeignPolicy #MideastConflict #Diplomacy #PeaceTalks #TrumpNetanyahuMeeting #GazaCeasefire #MideastDiplomacy #HostageNegotiations #USIsraelRelations #MiddleEastCrisis #IranIsraelConflict #QatarMediation #PeaceNegotiations #ConflictResolution #WarAndPeace
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The families of Israeli hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kuperstein have authorized the release of a deeply unsettling video snippet originally published by Hamas in April. This 44-second clip shows the two men, visibly distressed and pleading for their lives, as part of a strategic push by the families to secure a comprehensive hostage return deal with Hamas, rather than partial agreements. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has condemned what it calls "cruel selections," demanding the return of all hostages.
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Hamas has indicated it is open to a ceasefire agreement but has effectively rejected the latest American-backed proposal, insisting that any deal must lead to a permanent end to the war in Gaza. This response comes after US President Trump announced the plan, urging Hamas to accept the terms before conditions worsen. While Israel has reportedly agreed to the initial terms, it maintains that the war will not officially end until its objective of dismantling Hamas is achieved.
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The Gaza crisis has reached a horrifying new level. Overnight Israeli airstrikes killed 94 Palestinians, including 45 people waiting for humanitarian aid. Dozens were burned alive in tents in Muwasi, and 15 more were killed when a school sheltering displaced families was hit in Gaza City.
Since October 2023, Gazaâs Health Ministry reports over 57,000 Palestinians killed â more than half of them women and children. Over 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million people are now displaced, with hundreds of thousands facing starvation. The international community remains divided, as Israel has not commented on the latest wave of strikes.
Meanwhile, talks of a potential 60-day ceasefire continue with no resolution in sight. This is not just a war â itâs a humanitarian catastrophe.
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Ahead of the United States' Independence Day celebrations, federal agencies have issued a serious warning about potential terrorist attacks, specifically from lone wolf actors. This elevated threat level is a direct consequence of escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the U.S. has become more involved in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The situation intensified after U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers conducted a major operation on June 22, dropping heavy bunker buster bombs on three of Iran's nuclear facilities in a strategic move to aid Israel.
In response to the potential for retaliatory attacks, security has been visibly bolstered across the country. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has identified lone wolves as the "greatest threat" to July 4th events, announcing an increased presence of State Police and the deployment of National Guard units at major transportation hubs, bridges, and tunnels throughout New York City. Authorities are also closely monitoring social media for any signs of cyber threats or domestic terror plots.
The threat is not limited to New York. An FBI bulletin has specifically warned that San Francisco's famous fireworks show could be a target for a mass casualty attack. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially raised the national threat level to "Heightened" and stated it will remain in effect until September 22, citing the direct link to the escalating conflict between Iran and the U.S. While no specific or credible plots have been identified, federal and state agencies remain on high alert to counter any security situation that may arise during the holiday.
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Tensions flare in the Middle East after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile towards Israel, triggering air raid sirens and prompting a sharp U.S. response. In a fiery statement, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee threatened to unleash B-2 Spirit stealth bombers on Yemen, escalating fears of a broader conflict. With Israel intercepting the missile and vowing retaliation, could the region be on the brink of a multi-front war? The B-2, capable of deep-penetration precision strikes, now looms as a symbol of American resolve. This video breaks down the attack, the U.S. warning, and the rising specter of military escalation from Gaza to Sanaa.
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sraelâs Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a chilling warning to Yemenâs Houthi rebels after a ballistic missile was intercepted by Israeli defenses late Tuesday. Katz declared, âYemen will be treated like Tehran,â referencing recent joint Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on suspected nuclear sites in Iran. As air raid sirens rang out across central Israel and civilians scrambled for shelters, Katz warned: âWhoever raises a hand against Israel â that hand will be cut off.â
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Hezbollahâs Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a fiery warning to Israel and the U.S., vowing that Lebanon will never surrender to foreign âtyranny.â Speaking from Beirut, Qassem declared the resistance against Israeli occupation and American influence as âdivine and unstoppable.â As Israeli strikes escalate in South Lebanon, Hezbollah calls for national unity, warns against Western-backed factions, and frames its struggle as one for dignity, justice, and regional sovereignty. A bold message amid rising Middle East tensions.
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Families of hostages call for deal as pressure grows on Israeli government
Dozens of protesters, including relatives of hostages, gathered outside the Israeli Prime Ministerâs Office in Jerusalem on Tuesday, urging a deal to end the Gaza war.
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Israelis stock supplies as Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel
As tensions between Israel and Iran intensified, people in Jerusalem were seen taking precautions and stocking up on supplies amid growing uncertainty.
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Overnight, the Iran-Israel conflict exploded into one of its deadliest phases yet. Waves of missiles lit up the skies over Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Tehran, leaving behind devastation, death, and fear. Streets are soaked in blood, buildings lie in ruins, and the casualty count continues to rise. While Iran accuses the U.S. of greenlighting Israeli strikes, Israel vows this is âjust the beginning.â With nuclear talks collapsing and tensions at boiling point, the region teeters on the edge of full-scale war.
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Explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Tehran as Iran and Israel exchange new overnight strikes
The Israeli Defence Forces said in a statement that "dozens" of missiles were launched by Iran in a second wave of strikes, with explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Explosions were also heard in Iran's capital, Tehran.
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Al-Aqsa compound closed to public following Israeli strike on Iran
Israeli police closed the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem to the public on Friday, as regional tensions escalated following an Israeli strike on Iran earlier in the day.
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Jordanâs skies turned into a battlefield as its air defense systems shot down Iranian missiles and drones crossing into its airspace, reportedly aimed at Israel. Terrified citizens in Amman watched as interceptors lit up the night sky. The escalating Iran-Israel conflict is now dragging regional players like Jordan and the UAE into the chaos.
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