Switzerland rejected socialists' proposal to recognize Palestine
By 131 votes to 61 with 2 abstentions, the House of Representatives said ‘no’ to the postulate by the Social Democratic Party
Iranian foreign minister met with Hezbollah leader
During the talks Iran expressed ongoing support for Palestinian causes and its active involvement in regional affairs
Shas officially announces support for hostage deal with Hamas
Shas is a Haredi religious political party which is the fourth-largest party in the Knesset
Israeli war cabinet to discuss escalation in north
Fires rage across northern Israel as conflict with Hezbollah intensifies
Military cabinet to discuss escalation on northern border
At the request of Machane Mamlachti leader Benny Gantz, a “military” cabinet meeting will be held today, June 4, to discuss the escalation in the north of the country.
IDF carries out 65 strikes on targets in Gaza
Forces from the 99th and 162nd Divisions, supported by the IDF Air Force and Navy, continue the ground operation in Gaza.
Al-Mayadeen: Hamas refuses to send delegation to Cairo
A senior Hamas official told Al-Mayadeen that the group does not intend to send a delegation to Cairo because it finds the offer made to Hamas by the mediators unacceptable.
Al-Akhbar: London warns IDF could start major war in Lebanon mid-June
Al-Akhbar writes that Beirut is receiving increasing warnings that an Israeli strike on Lebanon is imminent.
Rocket sirens in Western Galilee, near Lebanon border
At 11:59 AM, an alarm was heard in the Western Galilee, near the border with Lebanon.
IDF reports interception near Nahariya, reservist wounded
The IDF reports a “suspicious air target” (likely a Hezbollah UAV) was successfully intercepted over the Mediterranean Sea near Nahariya.
Shots fired in Baghdad during protest against American diner
Iraqi police used live ammunition to disperse a demonstration demanding the closure of a KFC restaurant on Falastin Street in Baghdad.
Dozens arrested in protest at Israeli consulate in San Francisco
San Francisco police detained 70 pro-Palestinian activists who entered the lobby of the Israeli consulate building and refused to leave.