Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Morning recap

6 May 2025 05:53 BST

Good morning Middle East Eye readers, 

Here are the latest updates from the Israeli war on Gaza, now in its 577th day: 

  • Gaza death toll rises: Israeli attacks killed at least 54 people across Gaza on Monday.

  • Netanyahu warns of wider war: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said plans to expand military operations in Gaza would be “intensive”, possibly including a long-term army presence and forced displacement of 2.3 million Palestinians.

  • Israel strikes Yemen: The military launched air raids on Yemen after Houthi forces fired a missile at Tel Aviv’s main airport.

  • Lebanon and Syria targeted: Israeli forces bombed Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and reportedly destroyed bunkers in Syria’s occupied Golan Heights.

  • Trump confirms Gulf visit: US President Donald Trump announced he will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from 13-15 May.