The African Union has called for a permanent ceasefire in Libya following deadly clashes in Tripoli and protests demanding Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh’s resignation. At least eight people were killed in recent fighting between government forces and a rival militia group. The Libyan defense ministry stated it is working toward a peace agreement. Tensions escalated after the Prime Minister ordered the disbandment of several armed groups but excluded the powerful 444 Brigade, sparking unrest and violence.

Russia launched a large-scale overnight air assault on Ukraine, firing 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Although most of the threats were intercepted—6 missiles and 245 drones—several large explosions still occurred. CNN reports that 13 people were killed: 4 in Donetsk, 5 in Kherson and Odesa, and 4 in Kharkiv. Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have downed 94 Ukrainian drones. Notably, both countries also completed the largest prisoner exchange of the war, swapping over 1,400 detainees in two phases.

The Gaza Health Ministry has reported that at least 76 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours due to Israeli airstrikes across various parts of the Gaza Strip. “The death toll is likely to rise as the bombardment continues,” the ministry stated. Witnesses claim that Israeli forces are attacking civilian areas with impunity, including refugee camps. In Jabalia refugee camp alone, around 50 people are feared dead or missing. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “The Gaza crisis has entered its most brutal phase.” He added that no aid has reached northern Gaza and that only a symbolic amount of relief is being allowed into the besieged region.

The armed group Hamas reports that Israel has killed six members of a team safeguarding a humanitarian convoy in Gaza. Despite a partial lifting of Israel’s 11-week blockade, relief distribution near Khan Younis has been hampered due to looting by Israeli militias. Since Monday, 119 aid trucks have reportedly entered Gaza. Hamas condemned the targeted airstrike that killed those protecting aid supplies.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 85 people over the past 24 hours, while another 29 Palestinians have died from starvation. Thousands remain at risk of famine. Since the war began seven months ago, 53,762 Palestinians have been killed and 122,197 injured. However, the true death toll likely exceeds 61,700, as many remain missing under rubble and are presumed dead.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will assume full control of Gaza once the war ends. "Israel has a clear and just objective—to defeat Hamas. We are fully committed to achieving that goal," Netanyahu stated. He added that at least 20 Israeli hostages are believed to be alive in Gaza. "If a temporary ceasefire becomes necessary to secure the release of hostages, we are open to it," he noted. Netanyahu also outlined three immediate objectives: delivering essential aid to the region, establishing food distribution points with the help of U.S. companies, and creating a designated area to ensure civilian safety under Israeli security control.

France, the UK, and Canada have issued strong condemnations of Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, urging an immediate end to new offensives. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had justified the assault as necessary to eliminate Hamas, rescue remaining hostages, and bring Gaza under full Israeli control. However, the three countries rejected this rationale and called for a ceasefire. They also criticized Netanyahu’s decision to allow only minimal humanitarian aid into Gaza, labeling it “entirely inadequate.” In response, Netanyahu accused London, Ottawa, and Paris of effectively rewarding the October 7 massacre in Israel and encouraging further atrocities.

Israeli airstrikes continue around the clock in Gaza—midnight to dawn, morning to evening—with no sign of letting up. In the past 24 hours, Israel has struck 160 targets, killing at least 144 people. On Monday alone, 30 airstrikes were launched within a single hour. By nightfall, the day's death toll had reached 46. The Israeli military has ordered civilians to evacuate Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city, immediately. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, “Israel will take full control of Gaza. To maintain international support, limited food aid will be allowed to prevent a humanitarian disaster.”

Israeli forces killed at least 151 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, with around 70 deaths reported in northern Gaza and Gaza City alone. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, over 53,000 people have been killed since Israel’s military campaign began on October 7, 2023. More than 120,000 people have been injured. The second phase of the assault, ongoing for nearly two months, has already claimed over 3,000 lives and left more than 8,000 injured.

Israeli airstrikes have killed 125 more Palestinians in the past 24 hours, including 36 people who were in so-called "safe zones," according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The total death toll has now reached 53,339, with 121,034 reported injured. The Government Media Office estimates that the actual number of fatalities exceeds 61,700, with thousands still believed to be buried under rubble.

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued through Saturday night, killing at least 59 more people. Among the dead, 36 were in Al-Mawasi—designated by Israel as a “safe zone” in southern Gaza. Since October 7, 2023, over 53,000 people have been killed and more than 120,000 injured. In just the two months following the last ceasefire, over 3,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 8,000 wounded.

During peace talks held in Istanbul, head of the Russian delegation Vladimir Medinsky stated, “We do not want war, but we are prepared to continue fighting—one year, two years, even 21 years. We fought Sweden for that long before.”

Ukraine reportedly rejected Russia’s demand to withdraw its forces from four regions. In response to Ukraine’s strong objection, Russian negotiators warned, “Next time, the demand will include five regions.” Despite these tensions, both sides agreed to a prisoner exchange involving 1,000 individuals.

At least 143 Palestinians were killed in a single day as Israel launched relentless attacks by air, land, and sea across Gaza. Six civilians died in Jabalia refugee camp, while two separate airstrikes in Khan Younis killed another five civilians and injured many others. Since the resumption of airstrikes on March 18, the death toll has reached 2,876. Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, the total number of Palestinians killed in Gaza has risen to 53,119, with over 120,000 injured. Additionally, four Palestinians were killed in separate operations in the West Bank.

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war each, following talks held in Turkey. Russian envoy Vladimir Medinsky stated that Ukraine has requested a direct meeting between the two presidents, which is under consideration. Both sides have reportedly agreed to present a framework for a possible ceasefire. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that discussions also included a potential summit between Presidents Zelensky and Putin. Notably, former U.S. President Donald Trump had expressed interest in joining the talks, but Russian President Vladimir Putin did not respond.

India has officially acknowledged the destruction of a BrahMos missile base in Punjab, following a report by the National Radiological Safety Division. After the incident, radiation alerts were issued in the surrounding areas. Residents within a three-kilometer radius were evacuated, while those within five kilometers were instructed to stay indoors with all doors and windows shut. The situation raised serious concerns regarding public safety and environmental contamination. Notably, the missile base was reportedly damaged during a Pakistani strike on May 10—an event Pakistan has claimed responsibility for since the beginning.