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Fighting between Iran and Israel continues to escalate; Aid seekers in Gaza killed: Everything you need to know this Monday

Here is what happened during the weekend and what to expect today, Monday, June 16.

Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, June 16, 2025Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz.Some key things to watch today:Updates on the ongoing military escalation between Israel and Iran.Developments in the Gaza war and cease-fire negotiations.5 p.m.: The sixth edition of Saida Festival will be launched at Khan al-Franj under the patronage of the Tourism and Culture Ministries, with Tourism Minister Laura Khazen Lahoud attending the ceremony.Parliamentary committees' sessions:10:30 a.m. The Women and Children Committee session; 11 a.m. Public Health, Labor and Social Affairs Committee session.The Israeli anti-air defense systems were activated over Tel Aviv to intercept Iranian missiles on June 15, 2025. (Credit: Jalaa Marey/AFP) Israel threatens escalation as third day of crossfire with Iran derails nuclear...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, June 16, 2025Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz.Some key things to watch today:Updates on the ongoing military escalation between Israel and Iran.Developments in the Gaza war and cease-fire negotiations.5 p.m.: The sixth edition of Saida Festival will be launched at Khan al-Franj under the patronage of the Tourism and Culture Ministries, with Tourism Minister Laura Khazen Lahoud attending the ceremony.Parliamentary committees' sessions:10:30 a.m. The Women and Children Committee session; 11 a.m. Public Health, Labor and Social Affairs Committee session.The Israeli anti-air defense systems were activated over Tel Aviv to intercept Iranian missiles on June 15, 2025. (Credit: Jalaa Marey/AFP) Israel threatens escalation as third day of crossfire with Iran derails nuclear...