The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its second week with both sides launching new attacks and diplomatic talks in Europe yielding little progress. In Geneva, Iranian and European officials held several hours of discussions, but no breakthroughs were announced and details remained scarce.
On Friday, Israel deployed 25 fighter jets to strike missile facilities in western Iran, while an Iranian missile attack on Haifa left nearly 20 people injured. The ongoing violence has resulted in significant casualties, with hundreds dead and thousands more wounded in Iran alone.
In Tehran, large crowds gathered to protest the Israeli strikes, expressing anger and a refusal to compromise with what they called an untrustworthy enemy. Meanwhile, Arab foreign ministers met in Istanbul to discuss the potential for the conflict to spill over into the wider region, warning of threats to vital energy infrastructure and the possibility of major disruptions to oil supplies.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical. Israel’s blockade on fuel deliveries has now lasted 16 weeks, severely impacting water, sanitation, and health services. The United Nations managed to deliver some fuel recently, but ongoing shortages are limiting essential operations. UNICEF reported a dramatic rise in acute malnutrition among young children in Gaza, calling for urgent action to allow more aid into the area.
As military actions escalate and diplomatic efforts stall, the region faces mounting instability and a worsening humanitarian disaster.