Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the ceasefire agreement with Iran “does not mark the end of the war”, but is a step towards achieving all of Israel’s stated objectives. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-net...

The ceasefire offered a much-needed breather for the Arab Gulf states. Donald Trump’s threat to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure could have unleashed a human catastrophe. #Opinion by Jamal Kanj Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-cea...

The death toll in Lebanon has risen to 254, with more than 800 people injured, following Israeli air strikes on several areas across the country, the Lebanese Civil Defence said on Wednesday evening. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-isr...

Iran has announced the halt of oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz and warned of imminent retaliatory action following Israeli violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-ira...

The Lebanese government has declared Thursday a national day of mourning for victims of Israeli air strikes that hit several areas across the country, killing hundreds of civilians. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-leb...

The UNHCR has warned that more than one million people have been displaced in Lebanon within the past month due to the ongoing Israeli aggression, describing the situation as deeply alarming. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-un-...

A clear majority of Americans now view Israel unfavourably, according to a new Pew Research Center survey, in the latest sign of collapsing public support for the occupation state. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-new...

Iran warned on Wednesday that the US must choose between a ceasefire and “continued war via Israel,” saying Washington “cannot have both.” Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-ira...

Iran will withdraw from a ceasefire agreement with the US if Israel continues to violate it through attacks on Lebanon, an informed source told Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency on Wednesday. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-ira...

Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Wednesday that he will introduce a resolution next week aimed at stopping US military aid to Israel, Anadolu reports. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-sen...

"Modern ‘victory’ is prepared long before the first shot. It is paved with a sophisticated architecture of manufactured consent—where political deception and media complicity turn illegal aggressions into ‘moral necessities" #Opinion by Dr Mustafa Fetouri www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-wes...

A clear majority of Americans now view Israel unfavourably, according to a new Pew Research Center survey, in the latest sign of collapsing public support for the occupation state. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-new...

Al-Azhar, the top Islamic Sunni institute in Egypt, has strongly condemned what it described as “brutal crimes” carried out by Israel in several areas of Lebanon, which killed dozens of people and injured hundreds of civilians. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-egy...

Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned the Israeli aggression on Lebanon, describing the attacks as “barbaric and unprecedented.” www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-ara...

Iran has threatened to withdraw from upcoming peace talks in Islamabad, conditioning its participation on an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260409-ira...

Palestinian Muslims gather and enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound as it reopens for worship after 41 days of closure following Israeli attacks on Iran carried out with the United States in the Old City of East Jerusalem on April 9, 2026, Anadolu reports.

Sen. Sanders to introduce resolution to halt US military aid to Israel

Iran must remove enriched uranium or face renewed fighting, Israeli premier says

White House says Lebanon not part of cease-fire deal with Iran

Iran warns US must choose between ceasefire and war via Israel, 'it cannot have both'

Palestinian journalist killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, death toll rises to 262

UN 'strongly condemns' Israeli strikes on Lebanon, urges diplomatic solution

New Pew poll shows support for Israel plummeting in the US

Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Washah lost his life after an Israeli strike targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, in Gaza, Palestine.

The World on the Brink of the Stone Age: When Trump’s Threat Goes Beyond Iran by Peter Rodgers

Iran has threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire agreement if the Israeli occupation continues its attacks on Lebanon. A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that "Iran will punish Israel" in response to the violations, adding that Israel is known for breaking its commitments.

Witkoff, Kushner from US, Aragchi, Ghalibaf from Iran to attend talks in Islamabad

Iran halts tanker traffic at Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon

'Ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran must include Lebanon': Belgian foreign minister

Iran may quit US ceasefire if Israel continues attacks in Lebanon: Iranian media

According to Israel’s new death penalty law, Palestinian children, like adults, could, in practice, find themselves facing the gallows. This might take some by surprise, or even be dismissed as an exaggeration. #Opinion by Dr Ramzy Baroud Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-the...

Iran has warned that key maritime routes could face further disruption if diplomatic efforts fail, raising concerns over the security of global shipping lanes. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-ira...

US Senator and Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump, describing him as “a very sick person” and urging lawmakers to oppose the ongoing war. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-us-...

NRW wasted thousands in public money to silence a Palestinian activist, yet they lost twice

The US Embassy in Riyadh has issued a heightened security alert, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia and consider leaving the country amid escalating regional tensions. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-us-...

Netanyahu led US into Iran war with ‘farcical’ regime change pitch

Victory for Iran, Permanent Pariah for Israel | Palestine This Week with Mouin Rabbani WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODE YouTube: youtu.be/HBLKXMf0JIU Website: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-vic... Podcast: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240130-pod...

Palestinian centre warns of “legalised killing” under prisoner execution law

From genocide in Gaza to the death penalty in the occupied West Bank, Israel seeks the annihilation of Palestinian resistance and, on a slower pace, further ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. #Opinion by Ramona Wadi Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-in-...

OCHA: Gaza’s needs far exceed aid capacity amid worsening crisis

The Gallows Law: Israel Moves Toward Executing Palestinian Children by Dr Ramzy Baroud

The Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate said on Tuesday that Israel committed 53 violations against its members during March, including two martyrs. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-pal...

Iran warns Bab al-Mandab could be closed if talks fail

The Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate said on Tuesday that Israel committed 53 violations against its members during March, including two martyrs. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-pal...

Britain will not allow the United States to use Royal Air Force (RAF) bases to launch strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants, according to a media report. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260407-uk-...

US Senate leader warns Republicans over support for conflict

US urges citizens to leave Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed over the next two weeks under the supervision of the Iranian army. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-ira...

In Israel’s colonial ethnic cleansing, the world fails stand for decolonisation by Ramona Wadi

Gen. Randy George, the US Army’s Chief of Staff, was removed from his post by War Secretary Pete Hegseth and ordered to retire immediately last week. #Opinion by Jasim Al-Azzawi Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260408-ope...