In May 2025, the US and Israel then advanced a new aid mechanism for Gaza run by private security contractors operating in Israeli-approved “safe zones”. Aid is conditional on population displacement, with civilians in northern Gaza denied access unless they relocate.

Azerbaijani citizens, including diplomats, have returned from Iran. A UN report warns of an unprecedented food crisis in Gaza due to resumed military operations. Meanwhile, the UN human rights chief condemns Israel's actions in Gaza as causing 'unconscionable suffering.

Iran and Israel continued on Sunday their aerial attacks, which began Friday with a series of Israeli strikes on Iran.

He said China condemns Israel's military actions against Iran, opposes armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, opposes violations of Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and rejects actions that escalate tensions or expand the conflict.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Israel should expect attacks throughout the night. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to rule out assassinating Iran's supreme leader.

Estia plan activated, police on alert President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said he hoped there would be no further escalation in the region in the wake of Israel’s air strikes on Iran in the early hours of Friday,