Escalation
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Israel Bombs Beirut After Hezbollah Rocket Attack
Israeli jets bombed Beirut, killing 31 and injuring 149, following a Hezbollah rocket and drone attack on northern Israel. This marks a major escalation in regional tensions.
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UN Security Council Meets on US-Israeli Strikes, Iran Retaliation
The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting over US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks, as UN chief Guterres urged de-escalation.
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Macron Calls US-Israel Attack on Iran ‘Dangerous’ Amid Escalation
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the US-Israel military strikes on Iran as ‘dangerous’ for regional stability. He urged de-escalation and a return to negotiations after the attack prompted swift Iranian retaliation.