AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported Israeli artillery shelling targeting the town of Kfar Tebnit and Ali Taher hill.
• The correspondent also reported artillery attacks on the town of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Fire Reported Northeast of Khan Younis

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in Gaza reported gunfire from Israeli military vehicles northeast of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Explosion Reported in Iraqi Kurdistan

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that an explosion was heard in the vicinity of Koya within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA HEADQUARTERS:

• Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that if Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue, the Israeli military will face what it described as a harsh response from the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
• The command stated that since US President Donald Trump announced the end of the war, Israeli forces have allegedly violated the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times over the past two days.
• According to the statement, Israeli operations have continued to cause civilian casualties in Lebanon despite the declared ceasefire.

Araqchi: Armed Forces and Public Strengthened Iran’s Position

ABBAS ARAQCHI: Abbas Araqchi told members of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee that the resilience of the armed forces and the conscious participation of the Iranian people strengthened Iran’s position and national power during the conflict.

Pope Leo XIV Welcomes US-Iran Understanding

VATICAN:

• Pope Leo XIV welcomed the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran to end the war.
• The Pope expressed hope that the agreement would become a genuine solution leading to a real end to the conflict and open the way toward peace.

Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone strike in central Gaza on Tuesday, as the number of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire took effect approached 1,000.

Two Palestinians Killed in Nuseirat as Gaza Ceasefire Death Toll Nears 1,000

REUTERS: Reuters, citing a senior US official, reported that Iran will be able to sell oil and fuel immediately after the agreement is signed later this week.

Ravanchi: Nuclear Issues Deferred to Later Stage

MAJID TAKHT-RAVANCHI:

• Majid Takht-Ravanchi said details concerning Iran’s nuclear commitments have not been addressed at the current stage.
• Ravanchi added that if Israel violates the ceasefire provisions, including those related to Lebanon, the mechanism outlined in the memorandum of understanding will be activated.

Kan: Netanyahu Misjudged Iran and Trump

KAN: Kan reported criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he made two major miscalculations: betting on regime change in Iran and relying on President Donald Trump.

Four Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported four fatalities and several injuries following Israeli attacks on the towns of Mayfadoun and Shoukin in the Nabatieh district.
• The correspondent also reported an Israeli drone strike targeting the main road in Shoukin.

Islamic Jihad Warns Over Hebron Measures

ISLAMIC JIHAD:

• The Islamic Jihad Movement warned of what it described as serious consequences stemming from Israeli decisions to strip the Hebron municipality of planning and construction powers.
• The movement said the measures reflect ongoing efforts to seize Palestinian land and advance displacement policies.
• Islamic Jihad also held Arab and Islamic countries, particularly those that have normalized relations with Israel, responsible for failing to halt what it described as ongoing Israeli policies.

Palestinian Wounded in Northern Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that a Palestinian was wounded by Israeli gunfire in the Atatra area of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.

Al-Hakim Calls for Unity

AMMAR AL-HAKIM: Ammar al-Hakim said Iraq faces significant challenges and sensitive regional circumstances, calling for collective efforts to achieve tangible results.

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: Wang Yi said Beijing is ready to work with Islamabad to ensure that peace negotiations continue without interruption and to support efforts aimed at preserving regional stability.

Yemen Rally Congratulates Iran and Hezbollah

MILLION-MAN MARCH STATEMENT: A statement issued during a mass rally in Yemen congratulated Iran, Hezbollah, and the broader resistance axis on what it described as a historic victory against their adversaries.

Channel 12: Israel Denied Access to Memorandum

CHANNEL 12: Channel 12 reported that Israel requested access to review the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran, but the request was rejected.

Israeli Drone Strike Reported in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported an Israeli drone strike targeting the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa.

DONALD TRUMP:

• US President Donald Trump said the agreement with Iran has been reached and must succeed.
• Trump said he expects the process to move into a second phase that he believes will be easier.
• He also said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should act more responsibly toward Lebanon.
• Trump described the war in Lebanon as a secondary issue compared to the nuclear agreement with Iran and said he believes the agreement can endure.
• He added that he had suggested that Syria take responsibility for Hezbollah.

Sheikh Qassem Thanks Iran for Role in Ceasefire

HEZBOLLAH:

• In a message to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem thanked Iran for its support of Lebanon, its people, and the resistance.
• Qassem said Iran had transformed hope for ending Israeli-American aggression against Lebanon into a reality and played a role in compelling Israel to cease military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.

Palestinian Presidency Warns Over Hebron Measures

PALESTINIAN PRESIDENCY: The Palestinian Presidency said recent Israeli decisions concerning Hebron affect the political and legal status of the city and undermine bilateral agreements governing it.

Hamas Condemns Smotrich’s Statements

HAMAS:

• Hamas condemned statements by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding Hebron, describing them as an unprecedented political and field escalation.
• The movement warned that the measures are aimed at deepening Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and accelerating land confiscation.

Israeli Strike Reported in Nuseirat

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.

Nikzad: Iran Remains Prepared

NIKZAD: Ali Nikzad said Iran does not trust either the United States or Israel and stressed that Iranian armed forces remain prepared to respond to any developments.

The Economist: Agreement Is Blow to Netanyahu

THE ECONOMIST:The Economist described the agreement between Iran and the United States as a personal political setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY:

• The ministry reported that five Palestinians were killed and eight wounded in recent Israeli attacks.
• It said the cumulative death toll since the start of the war has reached 73,008.

Aoun and Salam Reaffirm Lebanese Position in Washington Talks

LEBANESE PRESIDENCY:

• Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed Lebanon’s position in the Washington negotiations.
• The two leaders stressed the importance of deploying the Lebanese Army along the border, securing the return of prisoners, and launching the reconstruction process.
• They also reiterated Lebanon’s demand for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Lebanese territory.
• Aoun and Salam said the US-Iran understanding represents a positive factor in reducing regional tensions.

Ravanchi: Ghalibaf to Lead Iranian Delegation in Switzerland

MAJID TAKHT-RAVANCHI:

• Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will head the Iranian delegation in Switzerland.
• According to Ravanchi, US Vice President J.D. Vance will lead the American delegation, and a new round of negotiations will begin after the memorandum is signed.
• Ravanchi added that one of the memorandum’s clauses explicitly requires ending the war on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon.
• He said that if Israel violates the agreement in Lebanon, a specific mechanism contained in the text of the understanding would be activated.

A Palestinian rights organization condemned an Israeli Supreme Court decision to uphold the detention of Gaza physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya under the “unlawful combatant” law despite the absence of formal charges.

Appeal Rejected: Israeli Court Extends Detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

The Gaza death toll has surpassed 73,000, while nearly 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire, as the UN warns of worsening humanitarian conditions across the Strip.

Gaza Crosses a Grim Threshold as Aid Shortfalls Worsen Humanitarian Crisis

ABBAS ARAQCHI:

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said any Israeli military attack on Lebanon after the agreement enters into force would constitute a violation of the memorandum of understanding.
• Araqchi said the war cannot end without an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
• He added that the Lebanese and Iranian fronts are interconnected and that ending the conflict in Lebanon is a prerequisite for ending the conflict with Iran.
• According to Araqchi, the memorandum will enter into force next Friday.
• He said the first phase of negotiations, which lasted three months, has concluded, with ending the state of war being its most important achievement.
• Araqchi also described the parties to the memorandum as the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran and Hezbollah on the other.

Hatami: Iran Stronger Than Ever

AMIR HATAMI: Amir Hatami said Iran is shining more brightly than ever internationally and that the country’s borders are stronger than at any previous stage.

Aoun Calls for Unity and Liberation of Occupied Land

JOSEPH AOUN:

• Joseph Aoun expressed hope that recent developments would end the suffering of the Lebanese people and lead to the liberation of occupied Lebanese territory.
• On the occasion of the Islamic New Year, Aoun called for strengthening national unity to confront challenges and preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty.

Palestinian Mujahideen Movement Welcomes Agreement

PALESTINIAN MUJAHIDEEN MOVEMENT: The movement congratulated Iran on what it described as a major achievement in imposing a ceasefire agreement after confronting the forces of aggression.

Israeli Media: Frustration Grows Over Lebanon Outcome

CHANNEL 12: Channel 12 reported growing confusion and frustration among Israeli forces operating in Lebanon amid the possibility of a withdrawal order.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH:

• Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli officials fear any future action against Iran could be viewed in Washington as an attempt to undermine an agreement that President Donald Trump considers a personal achievement.
• The newspaper quoted an Israeli source as saying frustration is immense and that there is serious doubt the war would have been launched had the current outcome been known in advance.
• The report added that the negotiations have left Israel facing what it described as limited freedom of action and weakened deterrence.

I24NEWS: i24NEWS quoted an Israeli source as saying the inclusion of Lebanon in the agreement is a source of embarrassment and claiming that Washington had surrendered to Iranian demands.

Israeli Shelling Continues in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported Israeli artillery shelling targeting the outskirts of Aishiya in the Jezzine district and Jabal al-Rafie in southern Lebanon.
• The correspondent also reported a rocket salvo fired toward Israeli troop concentrations at the Kfar Tebnit crossing in the Nabatieh district.

Israeli Forces Open Fire East of Khan Younis

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen reported that Israeli forces opened fire east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

CNN: Fatal B-52 Crash in California

CNN: CNN reported that eight crew members were killed in the crash of a B-52 bomber at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

ESMAIL QAANI:

Esmail Qaani said the recent war accelerated what he described as the decline of Israel.

Qaani added that only a small portion of Hezbollah’s capabilities has been revealed and that the resistance front has generated growing anxiety in both the United States and Israel.

Pezeshkian: Security Council Endorsed Memorandum

MASOUD PEZESHKIAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that after intensive discussions, a majority of members of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council approved the text of the memorandum of understanding.

Islamic Jihad Welcomes Agreement

ISLAMIC JIHAD: The Islamic Jihad Movement congratulated Iran, its leadership, government, and people on what it described as a major achievement in imposing a ceasefire and ending the aggression.

Al-Quds Brigades Claim Attack in Jenin Area

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: The Jenin Battalion of the Al-Quds Brigades said its fighters detonated an explosive device against Israeli military reinforcements near the entrance to Silat al-Harithiya, claiming casualties.

Hezbollah Claims Repelling Israeli Advance

HEZBOLLAH: The Islamic Resistance said it confronted an Israeli force with missiles and drones as it attempted to advance toward the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit, forcing it to withdraw.

Aoun and Araqchi Discuss Lebanese Sovereignty

LEBANESE PRESIDENCY:

• The Lebanese Presidency said Joseph Aoun told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi that Lebanon’s stability, security, and sovereignty remain national priorities.
• According to the presidency, Araqchi emphasized the importance of all parties respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Araqchi: Iran Will Not Depend on Opportunities Alone

ABBAS ARAQCHI: Speaking to Iranian television, Araqchi said Iran does not miss opportunities when they arise, but does not place all its hopes on them.

Fitch: Gulf Outlook Remains Uncertain

FITCH: Fitch Ratings said the medium-term economic outlook for Gulf countries remains uncertain, even if the US-Iran agreement is formally signed.

Britain’s Court of Appeal has upheld the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action, overturning an earlier High Court ruling that found the proscription unlawful.

UK Court Upholds Palestine Action Ban as Group Vows Supreme Court Appeal

HAMAS:

• Hamas welcomed the announced memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
• The movement expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to strengthening regional stability and have a positive impact on multiple issues across the region.
• Hamas stressed that the immediate priorities remain ending the Israeli war on Gaza and halting attacks on Lebanon and other fronts.

Trump: Talks With Hezbollah Are Necessary

DONALD TRUMP:

• US President Donald Trump said finding a solution in Lebanon is not difficult and that talks with Hezbollah are necessary.
• Trump added that Washington will examine whether it can help resolve the situation in Lebanon.
• He also said the text of the agreement with Iran will be published after Friday.

Araqchi: Signing Expected in Switzerland on Friday

ABBAS ARAQCHI:

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said a meeting between the Iranian and American delegations is expected to take place in Switzerland on Friday to sign the memorandum of understanding.
• Araqchi said the first round of negotiations will begin after the signing ceremony.

Tasnim: Agreement Contains Suspension Clause

TASNIM: Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed source, reported that implementation of the memorandum of understanding would be suspended if aggression or assassinations occur in Iran, Lebanon, or elsewhere within the resistance axis.

Erdogan Welcomes Agreement

RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN:

• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said attempts to create divisions among Turks, Arabs, Kurds, and Persians had failed.
• Erdoğan expressed hope that the agreement would pave the way for lasting peace and stability throughout the region.

Ghalibaf: Iran Moving Toward Final Victory

MOHAMMAD BAGHER GHALIBAF:

• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said efforts to destroy and subjugate Iran had failed.
• He said the resistance of the Iranian people and the performance of the armed forces enabled Iran to take what he described as an important step toward final victory.

Israeli Media: Growing Concern over Agreement

I24NEWS: A senior Israeli official told i24NEWS that if the political outcome had been known in advance, it was not certain the war should have been fought.

MAARIV: Maariv reported that many Israelis are shocked by the agreement and feel a loss of confidence in Trump.

CHANNEL 13: Channel 13 reported criticism within Israel that Iran has effectively gained a veto over Israeli military freedom of action in Lebanon.

CHANNEL 12: Channel 12 reported that the Israeli military is reducing its operations in Lebanon and preparing for a new phase focused on Iran, while awaiting instructions from the political leadership.

Israeli Casualty Figures Reported

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported that 1,347 soldiers have been wounded since the start of fighting in southern Lebanon, including 77 listed in critical condition.

Merav Ben-Ari Criticizes Netanyahu

MERAV BEN-ARI: Merav Ben-Ari said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had failed completely, adding that she doubts there has ever been an Israeli leader who failed to such an extent.

Lebanon Updates Casualty Toll

LEBANON HEALTH MINISTRY: The Health Ministry said Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 have killed 3,798 people and wounded 11,781 others.

Israeli Strikes Continue in Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that Israeli warplanes targeted Asdaa Prison northwest of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
• The correspondent also reported that a Palestinian was wounded by Israeli gunfire near the regional center south of Khan Younis.

Iran says any lasting agreement with the US must guarantee Lebanon’s sovereignty, while Hezbollah describes the new ceasefire framework as the beginning of a broader process aimed at ending occupation.

‘Step Toward Liberation’: Hezbollah Hails Deal as Iran Draws Red Line on Lebanon