Israeli airstrikes on a medical center in Burj Qalawiya, South Lebanon, killed at least 14 people on Saturday, according to Lebanese authorities. The victims included 12 medical staff members such as doctors and nurses, while two additional health workers were killed in a separate attack.
The United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement for a sustainable ceasefire, which has received positive reactions worldwide. Regional countries have expressed their support for the document, which is scheduled to be signed this Friday.
Iran asserts that the United States holds the responsibility to end Israeli military operations in Lebanon following a deal made between Washington and Tehran. Despite this agreement, Israel was not a participant in the negotiations and has expressed no intention of withdrawing its troops from the region.
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that the cabinet made a "bad choice" by allowing hospitals to fill up during the second COVID-19 wave. He argued that stricter measures should have been implemented earlier to prevent the healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed.
European gas prices decreased on Monday following the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland this coming Friday.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced in Luxembourg that an international mission involving dozens of countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz is ready for quick deployment. The mission aims to ensure safe passage for shipping in the strategic waterway.