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Khalil al-Hayya was elected as the new head of Hamas' political bureau with 35 votes, defeating Khaled Meshaal. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in 2024, and succeeds an interim council. Israel attempted to assassinate Hayya in September 2025, drawing international condemnation.

An Iranian analyst predicts 20 million people will attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei, describing the turnout as a demonstration of support for the Islamic Republic. The event is seen as a message to Washington and Tel Aviv that external pressure will not weaken Iran’s unity.

An Israeli air raid killed two people and wounded another in Mefdoun, Nabatieh district, southern Lebanon, according to the health ministry. The ministry revised the casualty toll, and Al Jazeera Arabic reported a separate strike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa, near the first attack site, amid ongoing ceasefire efforts.

A Palestinian woman was killed and several people were wounded in an Israeli air strike on a residential apartment in central Gaza City, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Emergency services reported multiple casualties and injuries, with victims being transported for treatment.

Shipping companies are waiting for evidence that the US-Iran agreement will hold before resuming operations through the Strait of Hormuz. CMB Tech's CEO stated the company will not send vessels until 100% convinced of safety, while insurance brokers note uncertainty about the agreement's implementation.

A Hezbollah MP stated that Lebanon is included in a reported US-Iran understanding, with Iran informing Hezbollah that Israel must withdraw from Lebanese territory. Hezbollah rejected returning to the pre-March status quo and asserted Israel has no right to remain on Lebanese lands.

Israeli airstrikes continue in southern Lebanon, targeting areas around Tyre and villages in the Nabatieh region. At least 13 people have been killed, including a 16-year-old boy struck by a drone, following displacement orders issued by the Israeli military.