Iran Executes Six Fighters Accused of Spying for Israel
Iran has executed six individuals accused of collaborating with Israel, according to state media reports. Among them was Kurdish fighter Saman Mohammadi, who was also convicted of killing a Muslim cleric, the Mizan News Agency said. The executions come at a time of escalating regional tensions as the Middle East braces for renewed confrontation amid global calls for restraint.
Israel Attacks Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The executions coincided with Israel’s continued military operations in Gaza, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump urged an immediate halt to bombings. Local officials said six people were killed in separate Israeli strikes across Gaza, including four in Gaza City and two in Khan Younis. Medical teams confirmed the casualties as residents expressed fears of renewed escalation despite calls for peace.
Israel Attacks Iran and Prepares for Trump’s Gaza Plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced early Saturday that Israel was preparing for the “immediate implementation” of the first stage of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. This stage reportedly includes the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Shortly after, Israeli media reported that the country’s leadership instructed the military to scale back offensive operations, signaling a cautious step toward de-escalation.
Hamas Responds as Israel Attacks Iran and Gaza
Hamas formally replied to Trump’s 20-point peace proposal after the U.S. president set a deadline for acceptance. Trump, who has presented himself as the architect of lasting peace in the Middle East, claimed Hamas had shown willingness to end the two-year-long war. However, ongoing Israeli airstrikes and internal political divisions continue to cast doubt on any immediate breakthrough.
Trump Pushes Peace as Israel Attacks Iran Intensify
Trump publicly called on Israel to “immediately stop the bombing of Gaza” and focus on securing the safe release of hostages. He emphasized that the talks were not only about Gaza but part of a broader effort to bring peace to the Middle East. Netanyahu’s office reaffirmed that Israel would coordinate closely with Washington, aligning its war strategy with Trump’s peace framework.
Hostage Families Plead for Action as Israel Attacks Iran Continue
Before Israel’s latest announcements, families of hostages held in Gaza urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to resume negotiations immediately. The growing public discontent has put the Israeli leader under immense domestic pressure. On one side, families demand an end to the conflict; on the other, hardline coalition partners insist that Israel must not ease its military campaign until Hamas is defeated.
Humanitarian Toll Grows as Israel Attacks Iran and Gaza
Israel’s offensive began after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, according to Israeli figures. Two years later, Gaza’s health authorities report over 66,000 deaths, mostly civilians. Large parts of Gaza lie in ruins, while aid blockades have sparked a severe humanitarian crisis. Famine and disease continue to spread across the war-torn enclave.
World Reacts to Hamas’s Response to Trump Gaza Peace Plan
