The United Nations, Palestinian officials and Germany have criticized Israeli plans to expand military control over Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli occupation forces should move from controlling roughly 60 percent of the territory to 70 percent.

‘100% of Gaza Belongs to Palestinians’ – UN Challenges Israel as Attacks Intensify

CBS:

• US President Donald Trump said he is preparing to make a “final determination” on a potential agreement with Iran after outlining a series of conditions he said Tehran must meet.
• Trump stated that Iran must permanently forgo nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz must be immediately reopened to unrestricted international shipping.
• Iranian outlet Fars responded by saying Trump’s remarks included provisions that contradict the text currently under discussion between the two sides.

Hezbollah Announces Broad Wave of Attacks on Israeli Positions

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted an Israeli artillery position in Khirbet Ma’ar with a drone.
• The movement also announced drone attacks on Israeli soldiers near the Netu’a settlement, the Malkiya site, and the Yiftah barracks.
• Hezbollah further reported attacks on Israeli vehicles and soldiers at the riverbank in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, in Yahmar al-Shaqif, on the outskirts of Yahmar al-Shaqif, and at Al-Ajal hill using rocket barrages and swarms of attack drones.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli artillery shelling targeted the town of Blat.
• Israeli forces also attacked the town of Dbayn.
• Israeli warplanes later struck Blat in the Marjeyoun district and targeted the town of Yater.

Israeli Officer Seriously Wounded

ISRAELI MEDIA: Army Radio reported that an Israeli officer was seriously wounded in an incident inside an army post in the Lebanese border area.

One Killed in Gaza City Strike

AL-MAYADEEN: One martyr and several wounded were reported after an attack targeting a group of civilians in the courtyard of a house near the Palmyra restaurant in central Gaza City.

US Treasury Signals Gradual Lifting of Iran Embargo

UNITED STATES: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions and embargo measures imposed on Iran would be lifted gradually.

Iran Reports Drone Interception, Rejects Trump Claims

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Tasnim reported that Iranian air defenses destroyed what it described as a small American-Israeli drone near Qeshm.
• Iranian television said President Trump’s statements regarding enriched uranium and a proposed agreement do not reflect Iran’s position.
• The broadcaster reported that Washington has not accepted Iran’s demand for a US military withdrawal from areas surrounding Iran and said no agreement has yet been reached on any of the clauses publicly discussed.
• Iranian television also denied reports that Tehran had submitted a 14-point proposal to the United States, describing Trump’s version of the text as unilateral.

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a Merkava tank east of the town of Yahmar al-Shaqif with a guided missile.
• The movement also announced that between 14:30 and 14:40 it struck three Merkava tanks in Yahmar al-Shaqif using three Ababil attack drones, claiming confirmed hits.
• Hezbollah further said it detonated an explosive device targeting an Israeli military vehicle in the town.

Resistance Continues Clashes in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Correspondents reported that resistance fighters have been confronting Israeli forces for hours on the outskirts of Dbayn, where occupation troops have been unable to establish control.
• Al-Mayadeen also reported that the resistance is targeting Israeli supply lines across the eastern sector, from Adaysah to Qantara and Qusayr.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Touline in the Marjeyoun district.
• Israeli aggression also targeted the town of Zifta in the Nabatieh district.

Iran Says Frozen Assets Central to Any Agreement

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Tasnim News Agency reported that Tehran has repeatedly stressed the need to resolve the issue of frozen Iranian assets before any initial agreement is reached.
• Fars News Agency, citing informed sources, said one of the key provisions ignored in recent US statements was the immediate release of $12 billion in Iranian assets.
• The agency also reported that any final agreement would be based on what it described as absolute distrust of the United States, with immediate countermeasures in the event of any violation.
• Fars further said claims that Iran would dismantle or destroy its nuclear materials are false and are not included in the memorandum of understanding under discussion.
• The agency added that recent statements by President Trump regarding a potential agreement with Iran are unfounded.

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said that between 14:30 and 14:40 it targeted three Merkava tanks in the town of Yahmar al-Shaqif with three Ababil attack drones.
• The movement claimed all three strikes achieved confirmed hits.

#Hezbollah released footage of the destruction of two Israeli Merkava tanks during fighting in south Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/vJz94tGwzW

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) May 29, 2026

Trump Issues New Statements on Iran and Hormuz

UNITED STATES:

• President Donald Trump said all sea mines and explosive devices in the Strait of Hormuz must be removed.
• Trump said the strait should be opened immediately to unrestricted maritime traffic in both directions and without transit fees.
• He also stated that no money would be exchanged “until further notice.”
• Trump further said the naval blockade on Iran would be lifted and that uranium would be extracted and destroyed in coordination with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
• The US president added that he would meet in the Situation Room to make a final decision regarding Iran.

Rezaei Warns Iran Could Break Naval Blockade

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Mohsen Rezaei said Iran is closely monitoring all enemy moves and that the country’s path is clear.
• Rezaei warned that if the naval blockade continues beyond a certain period, Iran would launch an operation to break it.
• He also said Iran demonstrated different aspects of its capabilities during recent conflicts and argued that plans by the United States and Israel to reshape the region through regime change in Iran would fail.

Araqchi Discusses Hormuz with Oman

IRAN:

• Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said discussions with Oman’s foreign minister addressed the future management of the Strait of Hormuz in line with Iran’s sovereign responsibilities and international law.
• Araqchi described the conversation as productive and expressed Iran’s solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman in the face of any threats.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Shoukin in the Nabatieh district.
• Israeli warplanes also struck the town of Sarafand in the Sidon district.
• Another Israeli airstrike targeted Shabriha in the Tyre district.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The toll from Israeli attacks between March 2 and May 29 has risen to 3,355 martyrs and 10,095 wounded.

Hezbollah Announces Drone Strike on Israeli Position

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted the newly established “Nimr al-Jamal” site with a swarm of attack drones.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

• AL-MAYADEEN:
• Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Al-Abbasiya.
• Israeli warplanes also targeted Al-Kharayeb and Al-Ghandouriya.
• Additional Israeli airstrikes struck the town of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr.

Israeli Strike Wounds Civilians in Gaza City

AL-MAYADEEN: Injuries were reported after Israeli warplanes targeted a group of civilians in Al-Shawa Square, east of Gaza City.

Israeli Media Report New Casualties and Security Incidents

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Three additional wounded soldiers were evacuated from southern Lebanon to hospitals in Israel.
• Sirens sounded in Even Menachem in the Western Galilee amid fears of drone infiltration.
• Israeli media also reported several injuries among soldiers in separate incidents in southern Lebanon, with details expected later.
• Initial reports further indicated a stabbing incident at Tel Aviv’s central bus station.
• A military helicopter arriving from the northern front was reported landing at Ichilov Hospital.

Iran Says Memorandum Text Not Yet Finalized

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY: Sources told the agency that the final text of the memorandum of understanding has not yet been completed and, if adopted, will be officially announced.

Ghalibaf: Concessions Won through Strength

IRANIAN MEDIA: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran secures concessions through strength rather than dialogue alone, adding that negotiations serve to make opponents understand that reality.

A Wall Street Journal report says Hezbollah’s expanding drone capabilities have become the leading cause of Israeli battlefield deaths.

Israel’s Most Lethal Battlefield Challenge: Hezbollah’s Drone Warfare – WSJ

Israeli attacks continued across Gaza during Eid al-Adha, killing and wounding Palestinians as ceasefire violations mounted across the Strip.

Israel Kills Four in Mawasi, Gaza City as Resistance Arrests Collaborator

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted Israeli military vehicles advancing near the stadium in the town of Hadatha with artillery shells, forcing them to retreat.
• The movement also announced the detonation of two explosive devices targeting an Israeli D9 bulldozer and a military vehicle in the Al-Baraka area of Hadatha.

Iranian Official Says Tehran’s Control of Hormuz is Established

IRAN:

• Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the Iranian parliament’s National Security Committee, said Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz is firmly established.
• Rezaei mocked repeated US attempts to challenge Iran’s position in the strait, saying American forces are forced to retreat after each deployment.

Israeli Attack Targets Al-Bureij Camp

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli forces targeted the vicinity of Abu Helou School in Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

UNICEF Reports Child Casualties in Lebanon

UNICEF: An average of 11 children were killed or injured every 24 hours during the past week in Lebanon.

Israeli occupation authorities approved major illegal settlement expansion while intensifying restrictions, arrests and closures across the occupied West Bank.

Israel Approves Major Jordan Valley Settlement Expansion, Closes Ibrahimi Mosque

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that he has instructed the Israeli military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip from approximately 60 percent of the territory to 70 percent.

Netanyahu Orders Israeli Army to Seize 70% of Gaza despite Ceasefire Terms

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes attacked the town of Deir in southern Lebanon.
• Israeli aircraft also targeted the town of Al-Majadel in the Tyre district.
• Israeli warplanes later struck the town of Tayr Dibba for the second time.

Police Officer Killed in Drone Strike

LEBANESE NATIONAL NEWS AGENCY: A police officer was killed in an Israeli drone attack targeting the town of Abba in southern Lebanon.

Palestinian Wounded North of Nuseirat

AL-MAYADEEN: A Palestinian was wounded by Israeli army gunfire north of the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Explosion Reported in Homs

SYRIAN ARAB NEWS AGENCY (SANA): An explosion was heard in the western part of Homs, with authorities investigating the nature of the incident.

By declaring “just war” dead, the Pope is stripping away the ethical defenses used by modern states to justify protracted conflicts.

Read the latest commentary by Romana Rubeo.

‘Unjust to Remain Neutral’: On Pope’s Algorithmic Peace and Middle East’s Real Wars

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes attacked the town of Haboush in the Nabatieh district.
• Israeli aircraft also targeted the town of Ain Qana.
• Additional Israeli airstrikes struck Kfar Rumman and the city of Nabatieh.

Israeli Forces Open Fire East of Gaza City

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli tanks and military vehicles opened fire on eastern areas of Gaza City.

Before the genocidal war, the days leading up to Eid al-Adha brought a distinct sense of excitement across Gaza. Streets were crowded with shoppers, livestock markets overflowed with customers.

Read the latest article by Shaimaa Eid, reporting from war-torn Gaza.

Gaza without Hajj: For Third year, Israel’s Genocide Deprives Gazans of Eid Rituals

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• The ministry reaffirmed Iran’s full solidarity with Lebanon in defending its sovereignty, dignity, and independence against what it described as Israeli expansionist ambitions.
• Tehran also strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
• The ministry further accused the United States of being a partner in Israeli actions in Lebanon, occupied Palestine, and across the region.

Pezeshkian: Iran Remains Committed to Diplomacy

IRAN:

• President Masoud Pezeshkian said he emphasized Iran’s commitment to diplomacy during talks with the prime ministers of Pakistan and Malaysia.
• Pezeshkian added that Tehran’s policy is to expand cooperation with neighboring and Islamic countries across all sectors.

Sirens Sound across Upper Galilee

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Sirens sounded in settlements across the Upper Galilee amid fears of drone infiltration from Lebanon.
• Additional sirens were reported in Misgav Am.

Maariv Poll Shows Growing Public Dissatisfaction

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Maariv reported that 35 percent of Israelis believe the security situation has worsened following the war with Iran.
• The newspaper said neither the United States nor Israel emerged as the clear victor of the conflict.
• Maariv also argued that Iran was not defeated and Hezbollah did not collapse, adding that Washington and Tel Aviv failed to achieve even a fraction of their stated war objectives.

Yedioth Ahronoth: Israel Mired in War of Attrition

ISRAELI MEDIA: Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israel is becoming increasingly trapped in a war of attrition that frequently works to Hezbollah’s advantage.

Hezbollah is now in the driving seat. They have lured the enemy in and are using their arrogance against them.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

Guerilla Warfare 101: Israel Has Fallen into Hezbollah Trap in Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Israel Hayom reported that Israel has been pushed onto the defensive in Lebanon, making Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statements about addressing the drone threat appear increasingly detached from reality.
• The newspaper also cited senior security officials as acknowledging failures in both Iran and Lebanon.
• Haaretz warned that the renewed war in Gaza offers no path to achieving objectives that could not be attained through previous rounds of fighting and destruction.
• The newspaper also described the war in Lebanon as futile, arguing that Israeli soldiers are dying in vain and should be withdrawn from what it called the Lebanese “quagmire.”

Report: Israel and US Discuss New Defense Framework

ISRAEL HAYOM: Israel and the United States are reportedly working on a new security agreement that would gradually replace existing US military aid with joint defense development and production projects.

Israeli Attacks Continue in Gaza City

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli helicopter gunships bombed Gaza City.
• Israeli helicopters also targeted commercial premises in the Haraz building near Yarmouk Stadium, wounding five people.
• Palestinian sources reported additional Israeli airstrikes targeting western areas of Gaza City.

Israeli Shelling Targets Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the towns of Kfar Rumman, Dbaybine, and Blat in southern Lebanon.

UNITED STATES:

• Vice President J. D. Vance said he is optimistic about the direction of negotiations with Iran.
• Vance said Washington is seeking to create conditions for successful negotiations and eventually reach a stage where outstanding issues can be resolved at the negotiating table.
• He added that some details still need to be settled and may require additional time.
• Vance said the United States believes Iran is negotiating in good faith and that there is an opportunity to achieve a sustained rollback of Iran’s nuclear program.
• He also noted that discussions continue over several points in the text, including the issue of uranium enrichment, and said it remains too early to determine whether a final agreement will be reached.

Hezbollah Announces Strike on Israeli Forces in Qantara

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the town square of Qantara with a rocket barrage.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli artillery shelling targeted the towns of Yater and Kfar.
• Israeli warplanes also struck the area between the towns of Ansar and Kawthariyat al-Ruz in the Nabatieh district.

AL-MAYADEEN:

• One martyr and several wounded were reported after an Israeli attack targeted a group of civilians near the slaughterhouse south of Khan Yunis.
• Four people were reported wounded in the same attack.
• Israeli shelling also struck a food warehouse next to tents housing displaced people in Khan Younis, causing additional injuries.
• Israeli airstrikes targeted Khan Yunis, while occupation vehicles opened fire east of the city.
• Israeli artillery shelling also targeted areas northeast of Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip.
• Israeli forces continued demolishing residential buildings east of Gaza City.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli aggression targeted the town of Dbayn.
• Israeli attack also targeted the town of Tayr Debba in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Announces New Operations in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with a rocket barrage.
• The movement also announced a drone strike targeting Israeli soldiers in the town of Arab al-Luwaiza.

Iran Condemns US Threats against Oman

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• The ministry strongly condemned threatening statements by US officials directed at the Sultanate of Oman.
• Iran said the remarks amounted to blackmail against an independent UN member state and reflected what it described as the moral bankruptcy of the United States.

Iran Reports Maritime Security Incidents near Hormuz

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Mehr News Agency reported that four vessels attempted to cross near the Strait of Hormuz without prior coordination and official authorization from Iranian authorities, prompting warning shots from Iranian armed forces.
• Tasnim News Agency reported that explosions heard in parts of southern Iran were linked to military clashes at sea.
• Iranian television said a blast heard earlier in Bushehr was caused by air defenses intercepting hostile objects or aircraft.
• The Iranian Army Air Defense Command stated that no explosion was recorded in Bandar Abbas and that there were no reports of any such incident.

Hezbollah accused Lebanon’s government of obstructing ceasefire efforts as Iran insisted Lebanon remain central to any regional agreement.

Hezbollah Blasts Government as Iran Insists Lebanon Be Included in War Deal

ISRAELI MEDIA: A security alert was declared after drones were spotted over the Beit El settlement near Ramallah.

Hezbollah Announces New Drone Operations

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers in Arab al-Luwaiza with a drone strike.
• The movement also announced attacks on Israeli vehicles and soldiers at a newly established military site in Al-Adisa using a squadron of attack drones.
• Hezbollah later said it targeted Israeli forces at the Al-Malikiyah site with a raiding drone.

Israeli Media Warn of Growing Hezbollah Drone Threat

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• i24 News reported that Hezbollah drones targeting Israeli soldiers in Lebanon represent a tactical challenge with broader strategic implications.
• Kan Channel said northern areas remain under constant fire, with power outages and growing economic losses reported in frontline communities.

Hezbollah Rejects Israeli Claims over Qaraoun Dam

HEZBOLLAH:

• The movement dismissed Israeli claims regarding the Qaraoun Dam as false and aimed at justifying attacks in the area.
• Hezbollah said Israel cannot claim concern for Lebanese infrastructure while continuing to target bridges, roads, power stations, ports, homes, and civilian facilities.
• The movement also accused Israel of attempting to blame the resistance for crises caused by the occupation itself and called on the Lebanese state to take urgent action and press the international community to halt Israeli attacks.

Israeli Airstrikes Target Central and Northern Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes targeted a house near Al-Aqsa Hospital north of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
• Israeli aircraft also targeted a house in Al-Shati refugee camp northwest of Gaza City.

Iran Says Ceasefire Text Not Yet Finalized

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY: The agency reported that the text under discussion has not yet been finalized and that Iran has not provided the Pakistani mediator with confirmation that negotiations are complete.

Lebanese Health Ministry Updates Casualty Figures

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The cumulative toll from Israeli attacks between March 2 and May 28 has reached 3,324 martyrs and 10,027 wounded.