Le commandement central de l’armée iranienne a annoncé samedi qu’il avait de nouveau fermé le stratégique détroit d’Ormuz, en réaction aux attaques d’Israël dans le sud du Liban violant selon lui le protocole d’accord conclu avec les États-Unis.

Alors que la Confédération annonçait vendredi le report des négociations sur l’accord entre les Etats-Unis et l’Iran, le travail préparatoire aurait déjà débuté au Bürgenstock (NW).

Selon des informations de la RTS, les délégations techniques des Etats-Unis et de l’Iran ainsi que celles des médiateurs qatari et pakistanais sont présentes et discutent depuis vendredi pour préparer l’arrivée des chefs de délégation américaine et iranienne.

L’émissaire américain Steve Witkoff est en route pour la Suisse, ont rapporté des médias américains. L’envoyé de Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, est également attendu. Côté iranien, rien n’est confirmé pour le moment.

Israël et le Hezbollah se sont mis d’accord sur un cessez-le-feu, a annoncé vendredi un responsable américain, après un regain de violences au Liban qui a mis en péril le nouvel accord entre les Etats-Unis et l’Iran.

Sept morts supplémentaires dans le sud du Liban

Une frappe israélienne sur un village proche de Saïda, dans le sud du Liban, a fait plusieurs morts, selon un média d’Etat.

La frappe sur Qannarit a tué « sept personnes et blessé 13 autres, selon un bilan préliminaire », a précisé l’Agence nationale d’information (ANI).

Le Hezbollah dit avoir attaqué des forces israéliennes

Le Hezbollah a annoncé samedi avoir « fait barrage » à une force israélienne qui « tentait de s’infiltrer » sur une hauteur stratégique surplombant la ville de Nabatiyé, dans le sud du Liban.

« Tout en étant engagé en faveur du cessez-le-feu, le Hezbollah ne fera preuve d’aucune tolérance face à toute tentative israélienne […] d’étendre son occupation », a affirmé le mouvement allié de l’Iran dans un communiqué.

Cinq morts dans des frappes à Gaza

Des sources médicales dans le bande de Gaza ont annoncé samedi la mort de cinq personnes, dont quatre membres d’une même famille, dans des frappes israéliennes, malgré le cessez-le-feu fragile en vigueur dans le territoire palestinien.

Douze personnes ont également été blessée.

Israël et le Hamas s’accusent presque quotidiennement de violer la trêve entrée en vigueur en octobre dernier, tandis que la bande de Gaza reste en proie aux violences, faute de progrès vers une fin durable de la guerre.

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Malgré l’annonce d’un accord entre les Etats-Unis et l’Iran incluant la guerre opposant Israël au Hezbollah, mouvement pro-iranien, des attaques de drones ont visé deux véhicules dans la localité de Mayfadoun et un autre dans la ville voisine de Choukine, dans la région de Nabatiyé, selon l’Agence nationale de l’information.

Des frappes israéliennes ont tué au moins quatre personnes mardi dans le sud du Liban, a rapporté un média d’État. De son côté, l’armée israélienne a affirmé avoir riposté après avoir intercepté des roquettes du Hezbollah.

L’armée iranienne menace d’une « réponse sévère » aux attaques israéliennes au Liban

L’armée iranienne a menacé d’une « réponse sévère » aux frappes israéliennes dans le sud du Liban qui ont fait quatre morts mardi, en dépit de l’annonce d’un accord entre les États-Unis et la République islamique pour mettre mettre fin à la guerre, selon un média d’État.

« Si l’armée infanticide du régime sioniste ne met pas un terme à ses agressions dans le sud du Liban, elle devra s’attendre à une sévère réponse de la part des puissantes forces armées de la République islamique d’Iran », a prévenu le commandement des forces armées, Khatam al-Anbiya, dans un communiqué cité par la télévision d’État Irib.

Selon son décompte, Israël aurait violé le cessez-le-feu au Liban 84 fois depuis l’annonce de l’accord lundi.

L’accord prévoit un fonds de 300 milliards de dollars pour des investissements privés en Iran, selon Reuters

Un fonds privé de 300 milliards de dollars destiné à stimuler les investissements en Iran est prévu dans l’accord-cadre entre les États-Unis et l’Iran, et plus de la moitié de cette somme a déjà été engagée, a déclaré à Reuters une source ayant une connaissance directe de l’accord.

Ce fonds est destiné à offrir aux deux parties une incitation économique à conclure un accord définitif, a déclaré cette source, qui s’est exprimée sous couvert d’anonymat car le projet n’a pas encore été annoncé, alors que Washington et Téhéran s’apprêtent à signer vendredi.

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Iran confirms it has reached a deal with the US to end fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump announces an end to Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports and says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on Friday when the agreement is signed in Switzerland.

Trump slams Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for nearly derailing the deal and says the Israeli leader “should be very thankful” for the US diplomatic efforts.

World leaders welcome the agreement as oil prices drop and markets rally in Asia.

Israeli defence chief vows to occupy southern Lebanon despite deal

⁠Israel will not withdraw ⁠from territory it ⁠seized in Lebanon and if ‌Iran attacks it over events in Lebanon Israel ⁠will retaliate, says Israel’s ⁠Defence Minister Israel Katz. ⁠

Lebanon was drawn into the conflict when fighting broke out between Israel and Hezbollah on March 2. An April ceasefire in Lebanon was never observed, and the fighting has continued despite a new conditional truce deal announced last week after Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington.

Israel’s Ben-Gvir says ‘Trump’s agreement does not bind us’

Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says Israel is not a “subordinate of the United States”.

“We are an independent and sovereign nation,” he said on X, adding: “We are not partners to this agreement that does not ensure our security, and it does not bind us in any way.”

“We must not compromise on anything less than the dismantling of Hezbollah, we must not withdraw from any territory that our fighters have captured and cleared of terror infrastructure, we must not return to a situation where thousands of terrorists sit on the fences of northern settlements, and certainly we must not remain silent for a moment in the face of fire directed at the State of Israel,” the minister added.

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President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned strikes and bombings against Iran after discussions were allegedly approved by the “highest level” of the Iranian leadership. There has been no confirmation from Iran.

Earlier, he has warned the US will be hitting Iran “very hard” tonight, adding that Washington will take over Iran’s Kharg ⁠island and ⁠other oil ⁠infrastructure points.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the US strikes on the country, saying that it has rendered the ceasefire “practically meaningless”.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched retaliatory strikes on US forces in the region, including in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, according to Iranian news reports. Iran’s military also ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.

Trump says deal signing could take place this weekend in Europe

Continuing his remarks in the White House, the US president said the signing of a deal could take place somewhere in Europe as soon as this weekend.

Trump said he would not be able to attend, but VP JD Vance would be there.

Qatar says emir and Trump spoke about the deal

Qatar’s emir and Trump spoke about the deal and Trump “affirmed that the understandings reached had the approval of all concerned parties”, the Qatari emir’s office says.

“During the call, the two leaders discussed the close strategic relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to the latest regional and international developments, particularly those related to diplomatic efforts for de-escalation in the region,” the statement said.

It added that Qatar welcomes the efforts made to reach a deal and supports “everything that would consolidate regional and international security and stability, and enhance opportunities for peace and cooperation among the countries of the region”.

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A total of 3,666 people have been killed and 11,321 have been injured since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon’s National News Agency reports, citing figures from the country’s Ministry of Public Health.

This latest figure, which covers the period from 2 March to 9 June, rose from 3,637 deaths and 11,188 injuries reported by the health ministry on Monday.

Israeli forces kill nine people in Tyre city after issuing forced displacement orders, as it continues deadly attacks on southern Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump says he’s in the “final throes” of a deal with Iran after a dangerous escalation with Israel and suggests an agreement will be done in days.

Iran warns fighting will resume if Israel continues its “aggression”, including bombing Lebanon.

US Vice President JD Vance says any deal with Iran would be good for people in the US, whether Israel likes it or not.

China calls for ‘concrete actions to cool down situation’ in Middle East

Beijing has urged all sides to avoid escalating the US-Israel war on Iran stressing military action cannot resolve disputes among nations.

“The three-month-long US-Israel-Iran conflict has hit countries in the Gulf and the wider Middle East region hard,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian in a statement.

“At this critical juncture of Iran-US negotiations, no one should reignite military conflict. Regional countries’ sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity should be respected and upheld.”

The three-month-long U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has hit countries in the Gulf and the wider Middle East region hard. Facts have proven that military means provide no solution, and arbitrary use of force will only complicate the issue.

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— Lin Jian 林剑 (@SpoxCHN_LinJian) June 9, 2026

Iran ‘unwilling to let go of’ Hezbollah security role in Lebanon

Ronnie Chatah, host of the Beirut Banyan podcast, says continued Iranian influence over Lebanon through its ally Hezbollah – a relationship Iran appears unwilling to relinquish – remains a major obstacle to stability in Lebanon.

“Lebanon cannot function, Lebanon cannot be governable so long as this security arrangement exists,” Chatah told Al Jazeera. “Lebanon is a battlefield for the Iranian regime.”

He argued that Hezbollah’s popularity “has diminished significantly” during Israel’s attacks on the country.

“The Lebanese government has made gestures towards sovereignty, it has delegitimised Hezbollah’s weapons, it deems all IRGC activity in this country illegal. Yet until now, Iran is unwilling to let go of this country,” said Chatah.

“I think the Iranian regime can negotiate on everything else – it can negotiate on the Strait of Hormuz, it can negotiate on nuclear technology, but up until now it is refusing to negotiate on Hezbollah.”

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The United States military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces conducted “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island and “defeated multiple” Iranian missiles and drones, as civilian vessels and regional allies Kuwait and Bahrain came under attack.

Kuwait’s military said air defence systems intercepted incoming drones and missiles, while Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said warning sirens were activated.

Iran’s Tasnim new agency cited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirming it launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US bases in the region, but did not name Kuwait or Bahrain, following the Qeshm strikes.

US President Donald Trump has hit back at reports that negotiations with Iran to end the war have stalled, saying that “conversations between us have been going on continuously”.

Israel continues its deadly bombing campaign in southern Lebanon a day after Trump said that Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, had agreed to call off planned attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs.

At least 3,468 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2, with 10,577 injured, Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports.

US military says Iran attacks on Kuwait ‘failed to impact targets’

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has posted more information about the overnight tit-for-tat strikes with Iranian forces.

The command earlier said it launched “self defence” fire “in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East”.

“Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets. Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart enroute, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defense forces,” CENTCOM said in a statement.

An additional wave of Iranian drones attempting to attack U.S. forces in Kuwait failed to impact intended targets tonight. U.S. Central Command air defenses successfully downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed.

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 3, 2026

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US President Donald Trump says he spoke to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah for the Lebanon ceasefire, adding that both sides agreed to stop their attacks.

Earlier, Netanyahu ordered Israeli attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned residents of northern Israel to leave the area if Israel carries out threats to expand attacks on Beirut and its southern suburbs.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the ceasefire between Iran and the US “is unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Its violation on one front is a violation of the ceasefire on all fronts”.

Iran has asked Pakistan to continue playing a diplomatic role in helping reduce regional tensions and support efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon, according to a statement issued from Islamabad.

Qatari source says officials working towards de-escalation in southern Lebanon

The US has informed Qatar that strikes threatened by Israel on Beirut’s southern suburbs have been cancelled following a call between Trump and Netanyahu, a Qatari diplomatic source has told Al Jazeera.

The official added that Qatar initiated contact with the US last Sunday to push for de-escalation in southern Lebanon, and since then, its officials have been engaged in mediation efforts to reinforce the ceasefire.

What is happening in the occupied West Bank?

The Israeli army and settlers have continued their attacks across the occupied West Bank.

Here is a round-up of what happened today, according to reports collected by the Wafa news agency:

Settlers carried out a series of attacks on agricultural land in the Nablus and Ramallah governorates, including setting fire to olive plantations and causing widespread damage through livestock grazing.

Settlers erected sheds and moved caravans onto previously bulldozed land in the town of Turmus Ayya, northeast of Ramallah, where olive trees had earlier been uprooted.

Israeli forces stormed the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood, north of occupied East Jerusalem, firing tear gas and stun grenades.

Israeli authorities issued a demolition order against a Palestinian’s home and commercial facility in the town of Jaba, north of Jerusalem. It houses two families of 13 people.

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Hamas confirms leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat with Israeli forces in Gaza, says he died defending Palestine until the last moments of his life.

International leaders heralded the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to begin ceasefire negotiations — an idea Hezbollah, Israel and Hamas have rebuffed.

Israeli captives held in Gaza will not return until war on Gaza stops and Israeli forces withdraw from the besieged and bombarded territory, senior Hamas official Khalil Hayya says.

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu says “this is not the end of the war in Gaza” despite the killing of Sinwar.

Lebanese group Hezbollah says it is entering a “new phase” in its fight against invading Israeli troops, adding that it has introduced new weapons over the past days.

In Gaza, at least 42,500 people have been killed and 99,546 wounded in Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023. At least 1,139 people were killed in Hamas’s attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, and more than 200 were taken captive.

International leaders heralded the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to begin ceasefire negotiations — an idea Hezbollah, Israel and Hamas have rebuffed.

Following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza on Thursday, US presidential candidate Kamala Harris said it was time for the « day after to begin » in the Middle East.

The day after his death, however, Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah gave little indication any immediate fighting would stop, with both sides of the conflict instead buckling down on their conflicting demands.

After the Israeli military confirmed it had killed Sinwar, international leaders — led by US President Joe Biden — said that his death would allow ceasefire negotiations to move forward.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that Sinwar, who was widely considered to be the primary architect behind the 7 October terrorist attacks, was a big obstacle in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

“On multiple occasions over the past months, Sinwar rebuffed efforts by the United States and its partners to bring this war to a close through an agreement that would return the hostages to their families and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people,” Blinken said in a statement Thursday.

So far, Israel has not given any indication it would be willing to start negotiations with Hamas or its Iran-backed ally, Hezbollah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the families of hostages Thursday, saying that it was an « important moment » to bring the hostages home, adding that anyone who assisted with the return of hostages would be allowed to leave Gaza.

Still, the leader failed to say how Israel would fulfil Hamas’ key demand that Israel withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu also said after Sinwar’s death was confirmed that the war was not over, with « the task before us not yet complete ».

The Israeli military called up an additional reserve brigade in northern Israel on Thursday, a signal that it is prepared to continue its ground incursion into southern Lebanon whilst it simultaneously pummels Beirut’s suburbs.

Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran sabre-rattle

Senior Hamas official Khalil Al Hayya, who served as the chief negotiator for Hamas in talks for a ceasefire, also gave little hope that the group would be willing to compromise on their ceasefire conditions.

In a televised address, Al Hayya reiterated the group’s core demands that Israel withdraw from the Gaza strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israel be released.

Hezbollah, whose targets Israel is hitting in Lebanon, said that Sinwar’s death meant “the transition to a new and escalating phase in the confrontation with Israel. »

On Friday, the group issued a statement saying their fighters have used new types of precision-guided missiles and explosive drones against Israel in recent days, including one that hit a military training camp in Israel last Sunday, killing four people.

They added that the group were preparing in advance to battle Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and announced several missile and artillery attacks on Israeli forces on the border between the countries overnight.

Iran, who hit Israel in an attack two weeks ago, said that Sinwar would be remembered as an « inspiration ».

Israel has threatened to retaliate to Iran’s attack, compromising that it would not hit military or nuclear targets in the country after Biden warned Netanyahu that the US would not support such attacks.

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The resolution passed but the vote demonstrated persistent flouting international law in favour of strategic interest.

The death toll from an Israeli air attack in Beirut’s southern suburbs has risen to 37 people, including three children and seven women, Lebanon’s health minister says.

On September 18, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution calling for Israel to terminate its illegal occupation of Palestinian territory within one year. The vote, which concluded with 124 in favour, 12 against, and 43 abstained, has been interpreted by some as a significant triumph for Palestinian advocacy.

Yet, the fact that 54 countries (excluding Israel) – constituting about 28 percent of all member states – did not back the resolution cannot be overlooked. It not only signifies a failure of moral courage but also underscores a pervasive hypocrisy that continues to shape global governance. In fact, it reflects continuing efforts to erode the international regime in order to ensure impunity for Israel.

The resolution in question demanded that Israel “brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory”. It reiterated the findings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which ruled in July that Israel’s occupation was illegal, that its settlements on occupied Palestinian land are also illegal and must be dismantled, and that it needs to pay reparations for damages incurred by the Palestinians.

International law is quite clear on the question of occupation: it is a criminal act. A consensus among international scholars underscores that an occupier cannot invoke the right of self-defence against the people it occupies – an argument Israel has employed to justify its nefarious genocidal actions.

In the context of this ruling by the World Court, voting against and abstaining from voting on the UNGA resolution cannot be dismissed as mere political neutrality. By choosing not to support a resolution that re-affirms the illegality of the Israeli occupation, these nations implicitly endorse Israel’s actions and contribute to the perpetuation of a status quo marked by brutal oppression and suffering. They also openly disregard and thus attack the provisions of international law.

It is important to remember that this vote came amid a continuing Israeli aggression against Gaza and the West Bank, in which nearly 42,000 Palestinians – the majority of them women and children – have been killed and more than 100,000 injured. In January, the ICJ issued a preliminary ruling that Isreal is “plausibly” violating the Genocide Convention with its actions in Gaza. This genocidal violence is a direct consequence of the decades-long illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.

The October 7 attack last year by Hamas cannot be viewed in isolation. It is rooted in decades of brutal occupation that has left Palestinians trapped in what many describe as the world’s largest open-air prison, where systemic oppression, displacement, and violence have defined millions of Palestinian lives. Understanding this context is essential to addressing the underlying issues and moving toward a just and lasting resolution that honours the dignity and humanity of all affected.

One of the 12 countries that voted against the resolution – the United States – has been a long-time supporter of the Israeli occupation, sending billions worth of weapons to its military before and after October. For its role in arming Israel, the US has been repeatedly accused of complicity in Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Strangely, the US representative to the UN entered a “no” vote despite the fact that Judge Sarah Cleveland, who represents the US at the ICJ, voted in favour of all the court’s opinions in the July ruling.

What makes the US position even more problematic is that it has had the exact opposite stance on occupations elsewhere. In 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and occupied parts of its territory, Washington was at the forefront of global condemnation, sending billions in military and financial aid to the Ukrainian army. This has set a troubling double standard that other countries allied with the US have also followed.

The United Kingdom, for example, expressed “considerable concerns” about the January ICJ ruling and rejected genocide allegations against Israel. On September 18, it chose to abstain. Despite its own legal advisers warning that British weapons could be used for human rights violations in Gaza, the British government has continued its arms shipments to the Israeli army, suspending just 30 out of 350 arms export licences.

Like Washington, London has also extended significant military support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian occupation and wholeheartedly backed investigations into war crimes committed by Russian forces.

Germany, which also abstained on September 18, is another example of a country with a troubling position. As a key supplier of arms to Israel, Germany faces serious allegations of facilitating the commission of genocide, complicating its moral standing and raising questions about its commitment to human rights. Its government has announced plans to intervene in the main hearing of the genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, categorically rejecting the accusations of genocide without substantial justification.

While trying to block legal proceedings against Israel, Germany has accelerated investigations launched by its own justice system into war crimes committed in Ukraine.

Various other countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific – mostly US and NATO allies – have also either voted against the UNGA resolution or abstained, putting geopolitical considerations above international law and ethics.

The hypocrisy inherent in these geopolitical alliances raises critical questions about the integrity of the global legal framework. Why is it that violations committed by Israel, an ally of powerful Western nations, are met with silence or insufficient condemnation and others are not? This inconsistency not only deepens the divisions between the West and the Global South, but also damages the legitimacy of international law and its ability to prevent atrocities.

The more Israel is shielded by these countries, the more it flouts international law without fear of consequences and the more brutal and deadly its abuses become. And its violations do not only affect the Palestinian population. This pattern of impunity undermines the foundational principles of justice and accountability and encourages others to engage in such crimes.

The abstention of 43 countries and the opposition from 11 others regarding the UNGA resolution send a clear message to the world: there are “no rules”. This alarming trend suggests that nations with powerful militaries can act unilaterally, disregarding international law without consequence. If we fail to halt this erosion of the legal regime, we risk descending into a world governed by the “law of the jungle”.

Such a breakdown of international law would have catastrophic implications for human civilisation. It would foster a climate where the powerful can trample on the rights of the weak, perpetuating cycles of violence and oppression. The hypocrisy evident in the global response to the Palestinian plight exemplifies this dangerous disregard for justice and accountability. As these 54 countries continue to turn a blind eye to grave violations, the foundations of global order are threatened.

To restore faith in international law, countries must prioritise human rights over strategic interests. This requires a unified front from the international community. Nations must hold each other accountable for their actions and speak out against violations, regardless of political affiliations or alliances. A true commitment to justice necessitates that the principles of international law be applied consistently and without bias.

Only through decisive action can the ideals of international law be upheld and the world saved from a dark, lawless future.

Israel-Hezbollah attacks resume after Lebanon says 37 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

Here’s a look at today’s main developments:

The death toll from an Israeli air attack in Beirut’s southern suburbs has risen to 37 people, including three children and seven women, Lebanon’s health minister says.

The strike, which wrecked two buildings in the Lebanese capital’s Dahiya district during rush hour on Friday, also injured more than 60 people, Health Minister Firass Abiad told a news conference on Saturday.

Cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israel have resumed. Hezbollah says it has fired rockets at two military positions in northern Israel, while the IDF said it was attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The number of people killed in the Israeli strike on Beirut on Friday has risen to 37, the Lebanese health ministry says, as search and rescue efforts in Dahieh continue.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it killed 16 Hezbollah members in the strike, including 12 senior commanders.

A news conference by Lebanon’s health ministry revealed this morning that 152 people are still in a critical condition after the device explosions on Tuesday and Wednesday. It also said the number of those killed over the two days of explosions has risen from 37 to 39.

Away from Lebanon in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says at least 22 people, « mostly » children and women, have been killed following a strike on a school in Gaza city housing displaced people.

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Tens of thousands of people rally in Tel Aviv to protest against the government’s proposed judicial overhaul.

Tens of thousands of Israelis have joined protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul the judiciary, despite soaring tensions after two deadly attacks a day earlier.

The protests against the plans, which were paused last month in the face of a wave of strikes and mass demonstrations, come amid surging violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.

As protesters rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday, Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. Ahed Salim, 20, was hit in the chest and stomach by live fire in Azzun near Qalqilyah, the ministry said.

Separately, the Israeli military said three rockets were launched from Syria toward Israeli territory. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the rocket launches, which caused no damage or casualties.

Around Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, tens of thousands of worshippers were expected for evening prayers amid concerns about a possible repeat of nighttime Israeli police raids this week that were followed by rocket barrages into Israel and Israeli air attacks on Gaza and southern Lebanon.

Israelis were also on edge after a car-ramming in Tel Aviv on Friday that killed an Italian man and wounded five other tourists, hours after a shooting attack killed two Israeli sisters and wounded their mother near an illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank.

Netanyahu has mobilised border police reservists and ordered the army to reinforce security positions to head off possible trouble, amid calls for calm from the United Nations, the European Union and the United States.

People ignore government calls

In central Tel Aviv, crowds waving the blue and white Israeli flags that have become a hallmark of the protests during the past three months gathered in a show of defiance against plans they see as an existential threat to Israeli democracy.

Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar, reporting from Tel Aviv, said that some 145,000 people were expected to attend the protest.

“There were calls and warnings issued by the government asking people not to attend the protest today due to the security concerns,” he said.

“However, protesters say that the government is using security as an excuse and it is not going to stop them from taking to streets,” he said.

“They say that it is a historic moment for the country and they are here to save democracy in Israel.”

The judicial proposals, which would give the government effective control over the appointment of Supreme Court judges and allow parliament to overrule many decisions of the court, have caused one of the biggest domestic crises in Israel’s recent history.

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators, including army reservists, business leaders, members of Israel’s tech industry and leading academics have taken part, facing off against supporters of Netanyahu’s far-right religious-nationalist coalition.

Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst, said that the growing crisis is further isolating Netanyahu.

He said that he is losing control of his government and was being subjected to “blackmail” by his coalition partners.

“He is losing big time in the polls in Israel. He is also losing the security situation as well as so-called stability and prosperity in the country.”

The government, which has accused activist judges of increasingly usurping the role of parliament, said the overhaul is needed to restore a proper balance between the judiciary and elected politicians.

Critics have said it will remove some of the vital checks and balances underpinning a democratic state and hand unchecked power to the government.

Before the protests, police had urged people to leave roads clear to allow emergency services to move freely following Friday’s car-ramming on a popular shoreline promenade in Tel Aviv.

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