Middle East
UN halts use of floating pier following hostage rescue
UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced that the World Food Program has temporarily halted aid deliveries to Gaza via the US-built floating pier.
Hamas welcomes UN Security Council decision, vows to continue fight
Hamas issued a statement approving much of the UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages.
Israel intensifies covert strikes on weapons depots and IRGC commanders in Syria
Three unnamed sources stated that the airstrikes on June 2 resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, including an IRGC adviser.
Russia and Egypt to hold joint naval exercises near Israel
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian warships will remain in Egypt until June 14.
Antony Blinken arrives in Egypt for ceasefire talks
This visit marks Blinken's eighth trip to the region since the start of the conflict
Possible major war with Hezbollah, doubts of Hamas, Tehran's resentment: What has happened in the Middle East
Expert on Arab affairs Marianna Belenkaya talks about potential Hezbollah-Israel escalation, Iranian politics, the possibility of the Biden deal, and 'the day after' the fighting stops in Gaza
CNN: Qatar threatens to expel Hamas from Doha if no deal is reached
Saudi newspaper Asharq reported that Hamas leadership rejected Israel's proposed ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement