Adi Harel is mourning her brother, Gilad Harel, killed in combat in southern Lebanon, two and a half years after her partner was killed on October 7. Her family has suffered two devastating losses in the ongoing conflict.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target United States companies in the Middle East starting April 1 in retaliation for recent attacks. The warning comes amid escalating tensions with Israel and expanded threats against United States and Israeli institutions and officials.

The outgoing head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has called for an independent investigation into the alleged killing of nearly 400 staff members in Gaza. Israel disputes the agency’s neutrality and has accused some employees of ties to militant groups, deepening a widening rift.

The Combat Antisemitism Movement has called on Athens Mayor Haris Doukas to address what it says is a growing wave of antisemitism in the city. The group cited widespread graffiti, hostile imagery, and recent demonstrations as cause for urgent action.

A journalist holding a United States passport was abducted in Baghdad by unidentified men, police said. Iraqi authorities have arrested one suspect and are searching for the vehicle used in the kidnapping.

At least 15 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel in four barrages within 20 minutes. Six impact sites were reported, with no injuries so far, and earlier drone launches also triggered prolonged sirens.

Pakistan and China have proposed an immediate ceasefire in Iran and renewed peace talks with the United States. The White House is reportedly not opposed to the initiative.

Ten European foreign ministers urged Israel not to widen its military operations in Lebanon and to respect its territorial integrity. The appeal comes as cross-border fighting with Hezbollah intensifies, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.

Israel signaled plans to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River even after its ground invasion ends. The move has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and raised fears of a renewed long-term occupation amid escalating violence and mass displacement.

The United Nations Human Rights Council appointed Palestinian academic Zeina Jallad as a special rapporteur despite her past defense of Hamas as a 'resistance movement.' The decision bypassed another recommended candidate and has drawn attention to the council’s record of criticism toward Israel.

The United Nations human rights chief has urged Israel to repeal a law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. He said the measure violates international law and raises serious due process concerns.

An American freelance journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad by unidentified gunmen, Iraqi officials said. One suspect has been arrested, but her whereabouts remain unknown.