Israel has once again closed all entry routes into Gaza, according to a statement from Tel Aviv. The decision came after an Iranian attack in northern Israel, prompting authorities to seal crossings including Rafah and Kerem Shalom, which are key channels for humanitarian aid into the enclave.

Israeli officials described the move as part of necessary security measures and claimed that the closures would not affect Gaza’s humanitarian situation. They argued that since the start of the ceasefire, a large volume of food had already entered the territory, exceeding the population’s nutritional needs.

The report noted that Israel had previously shut Gaza’s entry points during earlier phases of conflict with Iran, including a brief closure in February.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea to meet with the country's leader Kim Jong Un. According to China's state-run news agency Xinhua, Xi landed in Pyongyang on Monday afternoon local time. This marks his first visit to North Korea in seven years.

The visit comes at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Beijing is seeking to project itself as a multifaceted global power, and Xi’s trip to Pyongyang is described as part of that broader effort. The meeting between Xi and Kim is expected to underscore the ongoing relationship between the two neighboring countries.

The report did not provide details about the agenda or specific outcomes expected from the meeting.

The Israeli military has confirmed that its Chief of Staff, Major General Yaal Zamir, along with other senior officers, is leading ongoing Israeli attacks on Iran. According to the army, Zamir and top military officials have been continuously assessing the situation over the past several hours and are directing the operations targeting Iran.

In a post on social media platform X, the Israeli military stated that its forces remain alert and ready to conduct operations across all sectors against any party posing a threat to the State of Israel. The announcement underscores the high-level involvement of Israel’s top military leadership in the current offensive.

The report, sourced from Al Jazeera, highlights the intensity of the situation as Israel maintains its readiness for further actions against perceived threats.

At least 13 people were killed and several others injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza late Sunday night, according to reports. The attacks targeted areas near Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir al-Balah, causing significant casualties. The strikes occurred as Egypt began a new round of discussions with Hamas and other Palestinian factions to maintain the existing ceasefire.

The ceasefire, brokered by the United States, has been in place since October 2025, halting major fighting. However, no agreement has been reached on implementing a U.S.-backed plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, Israeli troop withdrawal, or Hamas disarmament. Hamas has stated that ending Israeli attacks is essential for any progress in negotiations.

Since the ceasefire took effect last October, Israeli strikes have killed 947 Palestinians and injured more than 2,900 others, according to the report.

Iran has closed the airspace surrounding Imam Khomeini International Airport following an Israeli attack, according to a report by the Associated Press. The decision comes as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, prompting heightened security measures in the region. Iranian state media also reported explosions in Tehran and several other cities.

In response to the deteriorating situation, Saudi Civil Defense issued an alert through the national emergency warning platform for residents of the Al-Kharj Governorate, advising them to remain cautious about potential risks. Regional authorities have increased precautionary measures amid fears that the recent military conflict could further inflame regional instability.

The developments underscore growing concern across the Middle East over the potential expansion of hostilities following the latest exchange between Israel and Iran.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has described its recent missile attack on Israel as a warning and cautioned that any Israeli retaliation would trigger a far more destructive counterattack. Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s correspondent said the IRGC’s statement indicates Iran does not intend to continue the strikes for now but is prepared for escalation if provoked.

According to the report, Iran’s message emphasizes that it has fulfilled a promise to the people of Lebanon and delivered a strong signal to Israel. Tehran seeks to frame the conflict as extending beyond a bilateral issue, urging Israel to halt its operations in Lebanon. The key uncertainty remains whether Israel will respond militarily, as it faces significant pressure from the United States to avoid retaliatory action.

Analysts cited in the report suggest that if Israel refrains from striking Iran but continues bombing Lebanon, Tehran’s objectives may fail. Conversely, if Israel ceases its attacks in Lebanon, Iran could claim a major political victory and use the resulting ceasefire as a platform for further negotiations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to delay retaliatory action against Iran following a request from U.S. President Donald Trump. The appeal came after Iran launched missile attacks on Israel on Sunday, despite an existing ceasefire agreement reached in early April. Trump asked Netanyahu to hold off on a counterattack to allow Washington more time to pursue a diplomatic agreement with Tehran.

According to a report by Axios citing senior U.S. and Israeli officials, Netanyahu initially opposed Trump’s request and tried to persuade him to authorize a strike on Iran. However, he eventually gave partial consent to the president’s appeal. U.S. officials described the latest phone call between the two leaders as calmer than their previous heated exchange over Israel’s plans to strike Beirut. One official said Trump believes the U.S. is very close to securing a deal with Iran and that Israel is unlikely to launch an attack soon.

Israeli Channel 12 News reported that no formal decision has yet been made in Israel, and Netanyahu was still meeting with senior security officials on the matter.

The United States expects that Israel will not carry out an immediate retaliatory attack against Iran, according to a report by Axios. The report states that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initially rejected former US President Donald Trump’s call to refrain from responding to Iran’s attack but later appeared to agree to hold back. The assessment was shared by a US official familiar with the phone conversation between the two leaders.

The official told Axios that President Trump believes the US is very close to reaching an agreement with Iran and that taking military action now could jeopardize that progress. He compared the situation to being in the final quarter of a game, suggesting that it would be unwise to risk a potential deal at this stage. The report indicates that the US administration views the current moment as critical for concluding months of diplomatic efforts.

If the diplomatic momentum continues, the report implies that immediate military escalation between Israel and Iran is unlikely in the near term.

Journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh has said that Israel is stuck in a major quagmire in Lebanon, with no clear strategy to exit the ongoing conflict. Speaking to Al Jazeera from Jaffa, he argued that describing Israel’s recent actions as a ceasefire is misleading, as Israeli media themselves refer to it as a 'ceasefire war.'

According to Abu Shehadeh, Israeli forces have faced increasing pressure in recent weeks as Hezbollah’s new fiber-based drones have repeatedly targeted and killed Israeli soldiers. He added that the Israeli military currently lacks an effective response to this drone technology, leaving its forces vulnerable on the ground.

The report underscores the growing challenges Israel faces in Lebanon, where intensified drone attacks have complicated its military operations and strategic planning.

Israeli military spokesperson Efi Defrin stated that Iran made a “serious mistake” by launching an attack on Israel. Speaking to the media on June 8, 2026, he said that the chief of the Israeli army is assessing the situation and approving various plans for potential future actions.

Defrin added that Israeli forces will continue their operations across Lebanon and remain prepared for the possibility of further attacks. He indicated that Israel is closely monitoring the security situation following the recent assault and maintaining readiness for necessary military measures.

The statement underscores Israel’s heightened alert and strategic planning in response to Iran’s actions, reflecting ongoing regional tensions and the potential for further escalation.

Iran has launched missiles toward Israel following an Israeli strike in Beirut, according to the Israeli military. The attack occurred amid an ongoing ceasefire, heightening regional tensions. Israel’s defense forces reported that their air defense systems were intercepting the missiles, with several already shot down while others continued to be launched.

Earlier, Iran had warned of retaliation after Israel’s strike in southern Beirut. Within hours, Israel’s military placed the country on high alert, anticipating possible attacks. Sirens were activated in Haifa and northern areas, and civilians were instructed to move to shelters once missile launches were detected.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility, stating that the ballistic missiles targeted the Ramat David airbase near Haifa in response to recent Israeli operations in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s suburbs. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s online comment calling for Tehran to “burn tonight” further escalated the situation.

A Bangladeshi expatriate named Shahidul Islam, aged 40 and a resident of Jamadargram in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram, died in a road accident in Oman’s Berumi area on Saturday night. He was crossing the road when the accident occurred, and his body is currently kept at the Berumi Hospital morgue. Shahidul, locally known as Shahidullah, had been living and working in Oman for about 20 to 25 years as an embroidery worker. He had completed all preparations, including purchasing an air ticket, to return home on Thursday after a long period abroad.

According to relatives, Shahidul was returning home after buying gifts for his wife, children, and relatives when the accident took place. He died on the spot. Local residents and family members expressed deep grief, saying the family’s anticipation of reunion turned into mourning. Expatriate organization leaders in Oman have taken steps to send his body back to Bangladesh, with assurances of full cooperation.

The sudden death has cast a shadow of mourning over his village, where neighbors and relatives have prayed for his departed soul and extended condolences to the bereaved family.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years, with a meeting scheduled in Pyongyang with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday. The visit has drawn significant international attention, as analysts view it as a key step for Beijing to reaffirm its strategic position in North Korea rather than a routine diplomatic engagement.

Xi last visited North Korea in 2019 and has since reduced his foreign travel, typically hosting foreign leaders in Beijing. Experts suggest that the growing closeness between Russia and North Korea, particularly since the start of the Ukraine war, has raised concerns in Beijing. Reports indicate that Russia has provided North Korea with around $14.4 billion in assistance, including advanced military technology, in exchange for weapons and manpower.

Analysts believe Xi’s visit aims to strengthen China’s economic and political ties with Pyongyang amid fears of losing influence to Moscow. The trip also comes as North Korea accelerates missile tests and unveils AI-controlled tactical cruise missiles, adding to regional security tensions.

The Israeli military has claimed responsibility for killing a Hamas commander in southern Gaza. According to a statement posted on social media platform X, the army said it carried out an airstrike that killed Sakr Abu Karim, identified as a commander in Hamas’s Nukhba Force. Israel alleged that Abu Karim had led an operation in the Kisufim area during the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel.

The same statement added that another Hamas member was also killed in the strike. This second individual was described as a communications officer for the group. The announcement was reported by Middle East Eye and shared by Israeli military sources through official channels.

The report did not include any response from Hamas or independent verification of the Israeli claim, leaving the broader impact of the strike and subsequent developments unclear.

The Gaza Civil Defense reported that at least seven people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Among the dead was a man who was supposed to be married that same day. According to Al Jazeera, citing Al-Shifa Hospital sources, at least 15 others were injured in the Saturday attack, with several in intensive care.

Al Jazeera’s correspondent Hani Mahmoud said that women and children were among the victims. Local medical sources added that another strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed one person whose wedding was also scheduled for that day. His cousin told AFP that the family had been preparing for the celebration but were now attending his funeral.

Mahmoud further reported that Israel carried out a drone strike on Palestinians sheltering in a UN-run school compound. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem condemned the attacks in a statement.