Israeli attacks kill at least 92 in Gaza, including aid seekers
At least 92 Palestinians killed in Israeli gunfire and airstrikes across Gaza Strip, including 16 waiting for aid near Netzarim Corridor and 13 at a charging point in Al Shati Camp.
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At least 92 Palestinians killed in Israeli gunfire and airstrikes across Gaza Strip, including 16 waiting for aid near Netzarim Corridor and 13 at a charging point in Al Shati Camp.
U.S. president Donald Trump calls for the unconditional surrender of Iran amid its war with Israel. Iran rejects the ultimatum.
More than 100,000 demonstrators marched in The Hague demanding government action against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, with organisers estimating over 150,000 participants.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the recovery of Aviv Atzili's body from the Gaza Strip last Wednesday. He was abducted during the October 7 attacks and killed on that day.
Israeli gunfire and airstrikes kill at least 41 Palestinians across Gaza.
Israeli forces in Gaza recovered the bodies of two hostages abducted during the 7 October attacks, including Yair Yaakov from Kibbutz Nir Oz, with the IDF citing intelligence from its Hostage Task Force and Shin Bet.
Israeli forces fired on crowds seeking food at aid sites in central and southern Gaza, resulting in 36 deaths and over 130 wounded, according to Palestinian health sources and witnesses.
Fourteen Palestinians were killed and 150 injured in an incident at an aid distribution site near Rafah, Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The event is part of a series of shootings at aid sites that have caused at least 136 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
A convoy of 300 buses and cars departs from Tunis, Tunisia to Gaza to spotlight Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid. The group, organized independently, includes 7,000 lawyers, medical professionals and activists from North Africa.
Israeli fire killed at least 12 Palestinians and injured 29 near two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said it fired warning shots at approaching individuals who ignored warnings.
Afghan prime minister Hasan Akhund announces that no Afghan refugees who left the country after the fall of Kabul in 2021 will be prosecuted if they return to Afghanistan.
In tennis, American player Coco Gauff defeats Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka 65–77, 6–2, 6–4 in the women's singles final to win her first French Open title.
Israeli forces in Gaza recover the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national abducted by the Mujahideen Brigades during the October 7 attacks.
Israeli forces in Gaza recover the bodies of an American-Israeli couple abducted by militants during the October 7 attacks.
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation banning entry for nationals of 12 countries due to terrorist activity, hostile governments, and high visa overstay rates. The measure takes effect on 9 June 2025.
Israeli forces fired on people approaching an aid distribution centre in Rafah, Gaza, killing at least 27, according to Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military said it targeted suspects who deviated from a designated route.
Three Israeli soldiers from the Givati Brigade are killed by an IED explosion in Jabalia, North Gaza Governorate, during clashes with Hamas militants.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange sick and severely wounded prisoners of war, along with those under 25, during negotiations in Istanbul. The talks also included discussions on ceasefire proposals and the return of dead soldiers' bodies.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a new U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal with Iran does not permit any uranium enrichment, contradicting prior media reports suggesting limited enrichment would be allowed.
Cruz Azul defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 5–0 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final at the Olympic University Stadium in Mexico City on 1 June 2025.
In association football, French club Paris Saint-Germain defeats Italian club Inter Milan 5–0 in the final to win its first UEFA Champions League title.
Protests occurred in Sofia and other major cities over government plans to adopt the euro, with demonstrators demanding a referendum. The event preceded expected approval for Bulgaria to enter the eurozone.
French president Emmanuel Macron stated France could impose sanctions on Israel if humanitarian aid remains blocked, calling a Palestinian state a political necessity and urging a humanitarian response to the crisis in Gaza.
Israel has approved 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, the largest expansion in decades, including previously unauthorised outposts and new developments across the region.