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International · 2026-09-12
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks postponed from September to OctoberNegotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Hezbollah's disarmament, initially scheduled for September in Rome under US sponsorship, have been delayed to October. The postponement reflects growing disagreement about the terms of Israeli withdrawal, even as a formal ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah remains fragile.
International · 2026-09-08
UK, France and Canada impose sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements; Israel closes British consulateThe United Kingdom, France and Canada announced coordinated sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlements, including trade and arms embargoes, with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accusing settlers of ethnic cleansing. Israel retaliated by ordering the closure of Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem, while the United States declined to join the measures amid ongoing military operations in Gaza.
International · 2026-09-10
Israeli strikes kill four Palestinians in Gaza as military destroys Hezbollah infrastructure in LebanonIsraeli military strikes killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza on September 10, according to Gaza's Shifa Hospital. The Israel Defense Forces stated they had destroyed a major Hezbollah tunnel complex in southern Lebanon and confirmed the killing of a senior Hamas operative in Gaza City. These operations continue amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and Western nations regarding the conduct of the war and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
International · 2026-09-13
Israeli defence minister reaffirms troops will remain in southern LebanonIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated on Sunday that Israeli forces would remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon, reiterating Israel's condition that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government have rejected the legitimacy of an ongoing Israeli military presence, describing it as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement.
International · 2026-08-30
Israeli military strikes kill senior Hamas operative and others as ceasefire tensions escalateThe Israeli Defense Forces conducted weekend airstrikes in Gaza that reportedly killed Abd al-Fattah Abu al-Aish, a Nukhba Force commander involved in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, along with several other operatives. Israel claimed the targets were violating the ceasefire agreement by attempting to rebuild Hamas's military capabilities. The ceasefire, which has been in effect since October 2025, continues to face significant strain over disagreements regarding disarmament and the scope of Israeli military operations in Gaza.
International · 2026-09-07
Israeli strikes in Gaza City kill four Palestinians including two young childrenIsraeli military strikes on Gaza City on Sunday killed at least four Palestinians, among them an eight-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy, and wounded six others. Israel stated that one strike had targeted a Hamas member and that it was reviewing the operation's outcome. The deaths reflect the broader pattern of civilian casualties in Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
International · 2026-09-13
Gaza civilian deaths and Lebanon ceasefire fragility overshadow diplomatic progress on disarmamentIsraeli military operations in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, in Beit Lahiya, and eliminated a senior Hamas operative in Gaza City. Despite destroying a major Hezbollah tunnel complex in southern Lebanon, Israel continues strikes that have killed at least three people, undermining an existing ceasefire. Planned September talks on Hezbollah's disarmament in Rome have been postponed to October amid disagreements over linking Israeli withdrawal to weapons reduction.
International · 2026-09-13
Britain, France and Canada introduce sanctions on Israeli settlements, escalating diplomatic tensionsBritain, France and Canada have announced trade restrictions and sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Britain's Foreign Secretary describing the measures as a response to 'ethnic cleansing'. Israel retaliated by closing Britain's East Jerusalem consulate and accused the countries of antisemitism, while the United States declined to impose similar sanctions.
International · 2026-09-09
Trump does not oppose UK, France and Canada's ban on Israeli settlement tradeOn 8 September, the United Kingdom, France and Canada announced they would ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which they consider illegal under international law. President Trump said he would speak to the countries involved to understand their reasoning, but did not condemn the move. Israel's government responded angrily, with its Foreign Minister accusing the countries of encouraging antisemitism.
International · 2026-09-10
US ambassador accuses UK of antisemitism over West Bank trade restrictionsThe US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee accused the British government of antisemitism following comments by UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warning against Israeli settlement expansion and Britain's decision to restrict trade in goods from West Bank settlements. The British government rejected the accusation, describing it as unfounded.
International · 2026-08-30
Israeli airstrikes kill Hamas operatives as ceasefire faces mounting pressureThe Israeli military conducted airstrikes over the weekend that killed five Hamas operatives, including a Nukhba Force commander who participated in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The strikes reflect the growing strain on the ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, which mediators have repeatedly warned remains fragile.
International · 2026-09-10
Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflictBrent crude rose above $101 a barrel on 9-10 September, reaching its highest level in approximately four months, as Iran refused to de-escalate its confrontation with the United States and Israel. US Treasury yields climbed sharply to their highest levels in years, reflecting investor concerns about inflation and government debt. Stock markets declined for the fourth consecutive session as traders grew anxious about the conflict's impact on global energy supply and economic stability.
International · 2026-09-07
Israeli airstrikes kill ten in southern Lebanese town of Kfar RemanIsraeli airstrikes on Kfar Reman in southern Lebanon on Sunday resulted in at least ten deaths. A strike on a residential building killed nine people including two children and wounded five others, whilst a separate attack killed two medics in their vehicle.
International · 2026-09-10
Iran targets US base in Jordan as conflict deepens into seventh monthIranian ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on 10 September, damaging approximately a dozen American military aircraft. The United States responded with attacks on Iranian air-defence and missile systems, continuing a six-month conflict that began in late February with no clear end in sight.
International · 2026-09-12
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Saudi pipelineUS President Donald Trump stated that Iran was probably responsible for a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, one of the country's main oil export routes. The incident occurred as Iran-backed Houthi forces advanced in Yemen, intensifying concerns about global oil supplies and shipping routes.
International · 2026-09-12
BRICS summit adopts New Delhi declaration on Middle East conflictBRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi for their twentieth-anniversary summit and unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which expressed serious concern about the escalating Middle East war without naming specific parties responsible. The declaration called for maximum restraint and multilateral solutions while supporting Palestinian statehood and humanitarian aid to Gaza.
International · 2026-09-13
BRICS leaders adopt declaration urging restraint as Middle East conflict deepensAt their summit in New Delhi, BRICS leaders unanimously agreed on a declaration expressing serious concern over escalating Middle East tensions. The statement called for maximum restraint and reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood, whilst notably avoiding direct criticism of any specific party to the conflict.
International · 2026-09-09
Netanyahu instructs lawyers to sue Haaretz over pre-October 7 warning reportIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his lawyers on Wednesday, 9 September, to file a defamation suit against newspaper Haaretz and journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval. Haaretz had published an investigation claiming Netanyahu received an explicit warning about a major Hamas attack from a foreign head of state weeks before 7 October 2023. Netanyahu's office denied the report entirely, calling it completely fabricated, while Haaretz stood by its reporting.
International · 2026-09-14
Trump predicts Iran war will end this year as Strait of Hormuz tensions risePresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he expects the seven-month conflict centred on Iran to conclude this year, potentially after November's midterm elections, with oil prices falling sharply afterwards. Iran claimed it destroyed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a claim Washington has not independently verified. The ongoing fighting has created significant disruptions to global shipping and energy markets in this critical corridor.
International · 2026-09-13
Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in GazaAn Israeli military strike killed two Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, according to Al Jazeera. The incident represents the latest fatality in the territory since the most intense phase of the broader Gaza war concluded. The specific target and circumstances of the strike have not yet been disclosed in available reporting.
International · 2026-09-11
Houthi forces capture Yemen's entire Red Sea coastlineIran-backed Houthi fighters have captured the port of Mokha and consolidated control over Yemen's complete Red Sea coast, according to reports from NPR, Al Jazeera and UPI published on 10 and 11 September. This advance gives the group command over access routes near the strategically critical Bab al-Mandab strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints. Saudi Arabia has responded with airstrikes on Mokha as part of an escalating conflict.
International · 2026-09-10
Houthi forces capture strategic Red Sea port of MokhaIran-backed Houthi rebels captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha on 10 September and continued advancing towards the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical waterway for global shipping between Asia and Europe. Yemeni government officials stated that the situation represents not only an internal matter but also a significant regional and international concern.
International · 2026-09-16
Six-storey building collapses in Gaza City, at least 21 killedA six-storey residential building in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa district collapsed overnight, killing at least 21 people, including 12 children and 5 women. The building, which housed over 100 displaced residents, had previously suffered structural damage from Israeli airstrikes. Rescue teams worked through the night to extract survivors and recover bodies from the rubble.