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Trump says Israel and Iran want ‘immediate ceasefire’ US President Donald Trump said on Monday that both Israel and Iran were seeking an immediate ceasefire, as renewed exchanges between the two countries threatened to unravel a fragile truce. “Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added that final peace negotiations were continuing, but warned they could still be derailed by “ignorance or stupidity

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Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage.

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Children and fisherman among 13 killed by Israel in Gaza bombing Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 07:56 Meanwhile, Israel temporarily closes the crossing with Gaza following the resumption of hostilities with Iran, sparking fears of a complete halt to aid deliveries A Palestinian woman mourns victims of an Israeli air strike on a police station, in Khan Younis, south Gaza, on 7 June 2026 (Bashar Taleb/AFP) Off Israeli forces have killed at least 13 Palestinians since Sunday, including children, a fisherman and police officers. The Palestinian health ministry reported nine deaths on Sunday, with a further four fatalities on Monday, according to local media. An Israeli strike early this morning hit tents belonging to displaced Palestinians in the al-Mawasi area in southern Gaza, killing two civilians. Another strike in Jabalia in the north killed two people, including a child. On Sunday, 14-year-old Hadeel Ayman Jundiya died from injuries sustained in earlier strikes in Gaza City. Four others were killed in Rimal neighbourhood when the army targeted civilians inside a vehicle near Palestine Square. .push({}); At sea, Israeli naval forces fired on fishing boats off the coast of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, killing 15-year-old fisherman Muhammad Musa Abu Giab. Zakaria Bakr, coordinator of the Union of Fishermen’s Committees in Gaza, said that Israeli naval forces also arrested other fishermen in the area. In southern Gaza, five Palestinians were killed during an Israeli strike on a police checkpoint west of Khan Younis. Mohammad Abu Jiab, a young fisherman, went out to sea in search of food for his family. Today, Israeli forces killed him off the coast of Gaza. In Gaza, even the search for food can become a death sentence. pic.twitter.com/43FlSDuKIY — Ramy Abdu| رامي عبده (@RamAbdu) June 7, 2026 Meanwhile, the Israeli military’s coordinator of activities in Gaza and the West Bank (Cogat) announced on Sunday that the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing, which is used for aid deliveries, was closed following the renewed conflict with Iran. The crossing was reportedly reopened on Monday morning, but fears persist that ongoing hostilities could disrupt aid entry into Gaza. Aid supplies have already fallen significantly below required levels in recent months due to severe Israeli restrictions, despite a ceasefire. Israeli study finds starvation in Gaza was result of deliberate policy Read More » The US-brokered agreement, signed in October, aimed to end Israel’s two-year genocide in Gaza by halting attacks and facilitating humanitarian aid. However, Israel has repeatedly violated the ceasefire, allowing an average of only 200 trucks of aid per day, compared to the agreed 600. UN agencies, human rights organisations, and Palestinian witnesses continue to raise alarms over severe shortages of food, water, fuel, medicine and other essential supplies. Israeli forces have also continued bombing the enclave, killing at least 970 Palestinians, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Attacks have intensified in recent weeks, with 119 deaths in May alone. Since October 2023, Israeli forces have killed nearly 73,000 Palestinians. Thousands remain missing or trapped beneath rubble. Israel's genocide in Gaza News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

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Soon after it said it had intercepted Hezbollah rockets late on June 7, Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs, hitting apartments in two buildings. The attack killed two people and wounded 20 others, according to Lebanese authorities. As FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports, the fresh strikes have triggered concern over the escalation .among the Lebanese people.

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Israel has struck Beirut following rockets the Israeli military says were sent by Hezbollah, in a blow to the ceasefire introduced two months prior. The flare-up comes despite a call for restraint from US President Donald Trump, who is anxious to show his domestic audience he cannot be pushed around by Israel. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks into the recent developments in the conflict.

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to results from Armenia's electoral commission, cementing the nation's Westward tilt. The result comes despite threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. According to the country's electoral commission, voter turnout in the ballot was 59%.

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As Israel continue their campaign to eradicate Hezbollah, the death toll of Israeli strikes in Lebanon now stands at 3,613 with more than 11 thousand wounded. In some areas, it is now too dangerous to bury the dead. Our reporters Antonia Kerrigan and Elena Volochine travelled to Saïda, where a cemetery has been set up to house the dead in exile for now.

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The Indian stock market has witnessed a sharp correction since the Iran-US-Israel conflict escalated in late February, with the Nifty 50 falling over 7%. Several mid- and large-cap stocks have been hit hard, with some losing up to 50% of their value in just 100 days amid heightened uncertainty and sector-specific concerns.

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In a heavily scrutinised election, Armenia's ruling party has won the country's legislative election. The election cements the nation's westward tilt despite the election having been tainted by Russian interference and threats for Moscow. The EU has also promised millions of euros to ease pressure from Russian sanctions. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot tells us more from Yerevan.

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Iran and Israel have exchanged strikes in the first time since the start of a truce on April 8, in a blow to the ceasefire and amid stalled talks between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump has called for restraint, and has asked Iran to go back to the negotiating table FRANCE 24's. Noga Tarnopolsky has more from Jerusalem.

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Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on June 8, for the first time since the start of the ceasefire two months ago, despite US President Donald Trump calling for restraint. This comes as talks between and the US have stalled. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at what that could mean for the future of the conflict.

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A six-year-old boy in Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat province died after he was attacked by his grandfather’s pet monkey, sparking concern in a country where exotic animals are often kept as companions. Nathan Ekkarat Srichan was walking alone to his grandfather’s grocery shop on Saturday morning when the fatal attack happened, the Thairath newspaper reported. Unaware of the danger, he came near the monkey, which was tied to two trees between the store and the house. The animal suddenly grabbed...

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According to Fars, the list of potential targets will particularly include facilities belonging to US oil and gas companies in the Middle East

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Ori Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that enemy attacks on energy infrastructure could have dangerous consequences for the whole global economy

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According to the Israeli military, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets targeted "strategic defense systems"

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In effort to contain escalation, US President Donald Trump spoke with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, US media reported.

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A KIIS survey found that 61% of Ukrainians would support a ceasefire if European troops were deployed near the front line to help repel any renewed Russian invasion.

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An energy facility in Odesa Oblast has been damaged in a Russian attack, leaving over 1,000 households temporarily without power; repair work is under way.

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Air raid alerts were also issued in some areas in northern Israel

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The Israeli army said it intercepted missiles launched from Iran on Monday in response to attacks from Israel.

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Tensions have escalated between Iran and Israel while ongoing diplomatic efforts have failed to yield lasting peace.

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Iran had warned that talks could be stopped and attacks would resume if Israel continued to hit Lebanon.

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Iran launches ‘Operation Nasr’ against Israeli military sites Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of what it called “Operation Nasr”, saying its aerospace force had fired missiles at key facilities within Israel’s Nevatim and Tel Nof air bases. The operation was described as a response to Israeli strikes on Iranian radar sites in multiple locations. In a statement, the IRGC said the attack formed part of a broader retaliatory campaign and stressed that its forces remained on full operational readiness for further action. The IRGC's public relations office said the operation began on Monday morning, dedicated as a tribute to the martyrs of the 12-day war, and was carried out under the codeword "Ya Heydar Karrar." The group said all combat units were prepared for a range of possible scenarios and warned that additional operations could follow as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate. Pro-government demonstrators wave Iranian and Hezbollah flags during a rally in Tehran, 7 June 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP)

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The Houthi military claimed that all targets of the missile strike had been precisely hit

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Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kharkiv on the night of 7-8 June, with at least six strikes recorded across the city.

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Houthis declare Israeli-linked vessels military targets in Red Sea Yemen’s armed forces announced a complete ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, warning that any Israeli-linked vessel movement in the waterway would be treated as a military target. In a statement, military spokesperson Yahya Saree said Yemeni forces had also attacked what he described as a sensitive target in Jaffa, without providing further details. "Any Zionist movement in the Red Sea will be considered a military target and will be engaged," the statement said.

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Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, A sharp escalation between Iran and Israel has raised fears of a broader regional conflict after Iran launched missiles toward Israel and Tel Aviv responded with attacks inside Iran. The latest exchanges come despite continued US efforts to keep diplomatic channels open, with President Donald Trump reportedly urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid further escalation. Here are the latest updates: Israel said it came under an Iranian missile attack overnight, triggering interceptions and alerts across parts of the country. Explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz after Israeli forces launched attacks on targets inside Iran. US President Donald Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu not to retaliate further and continued pressing for a diplomatic resolution. Iran's armed forces said Israel had “crossed all red lines” with strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and warned of broader retaliation. The IRGC said it targeted Israeli air bases in response to Israeli attacks and accused Israel of striking multiple sites inside Iran. Israel confirmed a strike on a petrochemical facility in Mahshahr as military operations expanded. Airspace over Iraq, western Iran and parts of Syria was closed amid heightened security concerns and ongoing military activity. Israeli authorities reported large-scale missile interceptions and kept forces on high alert as the Security Cabinet prepared to meet. Hospitals and emergency services in both Israel and Iran activated emergency protocols as officials prepared for the possibility of prolonged hostilities. The Houthis declared Israeli-linked vessels military targets in the Red Sea, raising concerns about further disruption to regional shipping routes.

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Oil prices rose on Monday morning as investors monitored the latest escalation in the Middle East.