Israel announced on Wednesday it had killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising fears of fresh conflict.
Ukraine has piled pressure on Russia after announcing its own truce in response to Russia’s demand for a ceasefire to coincide with World War II Victory Day commemorations.
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for three weeks, US President Donald Trump announced.
By extending a ceasefire indefinitely with Iran, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for a way out of the war .
Tensions in the Middle East intensified as Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the US blocked nearly $500 million in cash destined for Iraq.
A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports and the strategic waterway despite extending the ceasefire.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians took to the road, hoping that a 10-day ceasefire with Israel would allow them to return to their homes.
Israel vowed to continue strikes against Hezbollah, rejecting demands for a truce between the US and Iran be expanded to cover the war in Lebanon.
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummelled the country.