Israel’s ongoing 20-month military operation in Gaza has led to a severe soldier shortage, pushing women into critical frontline positions. Previously limited to border and checkpoint duties, female soldiers are now deployed in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The Israeli army admits a deficit of over 10,000 troops, worsened by many reservists suffering mental trauma. To address the crisis, the government is also conscripting Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men after the Supreme Court revoked their exemption, aiming to strengthen military ranks.

Forty-one Israeli soldiers from intelligence and cyber warfare units have resigned from the military, refusing to take part in what they call the genocidal attacks on Gaza led by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s fight for political survival. They emphasized that the ongoing violence is not about security or rescuing hostages but maintaining political power. Israeli authorities report 56 hostages trapped in Gaza, with 20 believed alive. Human rights groups say over 10,100 Palestinians remain imprisoned in Israeli jails.

The Israeli military has reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen, hours after Israeli forces conducted a naval strike on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah in the Red Sea. The attack is the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict, with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels declaring solidarity with Gaza through their assaults on Israeli targets. Israel has warned that continued attacks by the Houthis could prompt the imposition of naval and aerial blockades against Yemen.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has departed Israel on a flight bound for France after being detained from a humanitarian aid ship. However, at least five other rights activists arrested alongside her have refused to leave Israel voluntarily, according to Israeli authorities.
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Tuesday that the activists refused voluntary deportation after their arrest from the vessel Madlen. Israeli authorities stated that those unwilling to sign deportation documents would be presented before a judicial authority for forced removal.

Israeli forces intercepted the aid ship Maudlin en route to Gaza and detained 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg. The vessel, carrying humanitarian supplies, was stopped 185 km off Gaza’s coast. Israel plans to deport all detainees, despite international criticism. The group included citizens from France, Brazil, Spain, and Turkey. France called for an immediate return of its nationals, while Turkey condemned the action as a “heinous attack.” Experts warn the interception violates international maritime and human rights laws.

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg and other campaigners were detained by Israeli forces after their aid ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla, was intercepted in international waters while heading to Gaza. In a video, Thunberg called on Sweden to help secure their release. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirmed Israeli forces boarded the vessel and communication was lost. The ship had departed from Italy on June 1. Israel claimed the vessel was entering a restricted area and said aid would be rerouted to Gaza via authorized channels.

At least 75 Palestinians were killed and nearly 100 injured in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on June 7, the second day of Eid-ul-Azha. The dead include 16 members of a single family, six of them children. Gaza’s Civil Defense reported no prior warning before the strikes. Hospital staff recovered dozens of bodies from rubble, and 85 people remain trapped. The Israeli military claimed to have killed a militant leader. A day earlier, at least 42 were killed in similar attacks on Eid day.

Major airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport due to ongoing Yemeni missile threats and instability. Israeli media confirm disruptions continue as international carriers avoid the airport indefinitely. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have intensified, killing over 75 people on June 7 alone, with hundreds injured. Gaza’s health ministry reports tens of thousands of casualties since October 2023. Yemen’s Houthi forces openly support Palestine, conducting retaliatory strikes against Israel as part of a wider regional resistance.

The Israeli military is grappling with a critical shortage of spare parts and mechanical failures due to prolonged warfare in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. Key equipment like tanks and armored vehicles, especially in the 7th Armored Brigade, are becoming unusable. Recent incidents highlight the urgent need for maintenance and repairs. Since October 2023, over 54,700 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have died. UN warns over 2.2 million Gaza residents face famine risk. ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted that Israel is supporting armed groups, some labeled as "criminal gangs," in its fight against Hamas in Gaza. These groups, accused of looting aid, are reportedly working under Israeli military approval. The revelation came as Israeli airstrikes killed over 70 more Palestinians. Critics, including opposition leaders, condemned the move. The humanitarian crisis worsens, with over 61,700 reported dead and continued attacks near aid centers. Hamas has not rejected ceasefire talks but seeks revisions to U.S.-led proposals.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has embarked on a sea journey to Gaza aboard the aid ship Madeline, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The vessel carries essential supplies for civilians amid a humanitarian crisis worsened by Israel’s ongoing blockade and military assault. Israel has warned it will stop the ship. Greta is joined by 12 peace activists, including actor Liam Cunningham. The mission is a non-violent protest against Israel’s blockade. Participants report being tracked by drones and urge international support.

Air raid sirens blared in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem following a missile launch from Yemen. In response, all flights at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport were suspended. According to The Times of Israel, a missile fired from Yemen was en route to Ben Gurion Airport but was successfully intercepted mid-air. Mehr News reported hearing explosions in Tel Aviv after the attack. Since the violation of the ceasefire in Gaza, Yemen’s armed forces have reportedly launched at least 43 missiles towards Israeli-occupied territories.

Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on a convoy of 35 foreign diplomats near the entrance to Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. The diplomats, representing the EU, Arab, and Asian countries, were on a fact-finding mission to assess the humanitarian crisis following recent Israeli military operations. The attack has drawn widespread international condemnation. Although Israel claimed that around 100 aid trucks had entered the valley, the UN clarified that distribution remains suspended due to safety concerns.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that a full-force military operation in the Gaza Strip will commence "very soon." He stated, “We are going to complete the operation. That means defeating and destroying Hamas.” Netanyahu emphasized that there will be no situation in which the war ends prematurely. “There may be temporary ceasefires, but we will see this through to the end,” he said. The Israeli military has confirmed plans to evacuate “most” residents from Gaza as part of the upcoming operation.

Three Israeli soldiers were injured in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank, including a shooting at the Reihan crossing and a car-ramming and stabbing attempt in Hebron Hills. In the first incident, a suspected gunman opened fire on soldiers during a military operation. The troops returned fire, and the assailant managed to flee the scene. Minutes later, another attack occurred in Hebron Hills, where an attacker tried to ram a soldier with a vehicle. The assailant then exited the car and attempted a knife attack. Israeli forces are investigating both incidents.