Hundreds of people took to the streets of Milan to demand the release of Palestinians still held in Israeli custody as part of a wider wave of solidarity protests across Italy.
At least three people have been killed in a series of Israeli attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement in place since November 2024.
At least five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants have been killed in clashes near the border with Afghanistan as Islamabad and Kabul are engaged in talks mediated by Turkey.
A senior Hamas official has underscored the movement’s unwavering commitment to upholding the ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that Palestinians seek nothing less than their internationally recognized right to an independent state.
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem says the movement is far more than an armed group, describing it as an “integrated strategic project” that addresses Lebanon’s defense as well as its social and economic needs.