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• [New] Israel's targeting of the educational, cultural and religious life of the Palestinian people will harm the present generations and generations to come, hindering their right to self-determination. The Independent
• [New] While Iran is reportedly still in the uranium enrichment phase, Israel, despite its policy of deliberate ambiguity, remains the only state in the Middle East known to possess nuclear weapons, adding a dangerous layer of escalation potential. SpecialEurasia
• [New] Israel banned the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) last October, and both the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli settlers actively prevented most aid trucks from reaching designated destinations in Gaza, citing security risks vis-a-vis Hamas. The Indian Express
• [New] Israel's newly introduced measures for aid delivery are inhumane, foster desperation and endanger civilians. Mirage News
• [New] Experts warned earlier in 2025 that Gaza is at risk of famine if Israel does not lift its blockade and stop the military campaign it renewed in March, when it shattered a ceasefire with Hamas. The Independent
• [New] The erosion of support for Israel in the United States - particularly among younger people - has long worried Israel and its lobby groups as a potential threat to long-term US support for Israel. The Electronic Intifada
• [New] Last week, Houthi representatives warned they would impose a naval blockade on the Israeli port of Haifa in response to Israel's expansion of its military offensive in Gaza. The Soufan Center
• [New] While refraining from new strikes in the Red Sea, Houthi leaders have implemented their threats to continue attacking Israel as long as its operations against Hamas in Gaza continue. The Soufan Center
• [New] The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada have also threatened to take concrete action, including targeted sanctions, if Israel does not stop its renewed military offensive and continues to block aid from entering Gaza. CNN
• [New] Palestinians have been given the grimmest of choices: die from starvation or risk being killed while trying to access the meagre food that is being made available through Israel's militarized humanitarian assistance mechanism. CNN
• [New] The attacks in the U.S. come as United Nations officials and aid groups warn that the situation in Gaza has become increasingly dire, with Palestinians in Gaza on the brink of famine as Israel continues its 19-month military offensive against Hamas militants. DNyuz
• [New] Israel partially lifted its nearly three-month blockade of Gaza last week, but since then has only allowed a tiny amount of assistance into the Palestinian territory, which the United States has warned is on the brink of famine. Al Jazeera
• [New] Saudi Arabia's defence minister warned leaders of Iran last month that they should accept President Trump's offer to negotiate a new nuclear agreement with the U.S. - or face military action by Israel. Havana Times
• [New] The United States approving the establishment of Turkish military bases (as well as air defence systems) in Syria may pose a threat to Israel and its airspace. New Eastern Outlook
• Iran's arch-foe Israel, which sees Iran's nuclear programme as an existential threat, has repeatedly threatened to bomb the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The Hindu
• Israel, a global leader in technological innovation, and Saudi Arabia, which aspires to become a regional technology hub, could both play a pivotal role in creating the strategic corridor linking Asia and Europe via the Middle East. Middle East Forum
• France could harden its position on Israel if it continued to block humanitarian aid to Gaza, and France may consider applying sanctions against Israeli settlers. The Straits Times
• A failure to get a deal could see tensions further spike in a Middle East already on edge over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
• Israel will continue its efforts to expel Hamas from the West Bank by force, while it will begin to build infrastructure to receive future UN humanitarian aid to the domestic populations. All About Shipping
• In the coming period, the Houthis will possibly attack ships of Israeli interest traveling to and from Israel or associated with Israeli entities. All About Shipping
• The possibility of a new US and IRAN agreement seems achievable as it is under the direct control of Donald Trump, who warns Israel for not taking any military action against IRAN. All About Shipping
• In view of the recent escalation between Israel and the Houthis, it is highly likely that ships of direct or indirect Israeli interest are priority targets and could be attacked at short notice. All About Shipping

Last updated: 13 June 2025