Middle East Update: Hamas-Turkey Talks, Rocket Attacks, and Hezbollah Strikes

In this video, we provide an in-depth update on the latest developments in the Middle East as of June 9, 2024, sourced from understandingwar.org.

Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Qatar on June 9. They discussed political developments in the Gaza Strip, focusing on ceasefire efforts and Hamas' demands for a comprehensive ceasefire, including a permanent end to the war and a complete IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Since June 8, Palestinian militias have conducted two indirect fire attacks from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel. Hamas and PIJ launched a combined rocket attack targeting an IDF site near Rafah. Additionally, Palestinian fighters launched four rockets from the northern Gaza Strip targeting Israeli towns near Sderot.

Lebanese Hezbollah has conducted at least 10 attacks into northern Israel since June 8. These attacks are part of Hezbollah’s strategy to deter Israel from conducting ground operations into Lebanon, prepare for expanded conflict, and expel United States forces from Syria.

On June 9, the Houthis conducted a drone and missile attack targeting three commercial ships in the Arabian Sea, causing two ships to catch fire. The attacked vessels include the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Nordendey and the Liberia-flagged MSC Tavishvi. Additionally, a missile struck a third vessel in the Arabian Sea, 89 nautical miles southwest of Aden.

Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz resigned from the coalition government on June 9. Gantz cited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct of the war in the Gaza Strip as the reason, accusing him of preventing Israel from achieving true victory. Gantz called for Netanyahu to set an election date for Fall 2024.

Stay tuned for a comprehensive analysis of these events and their implications for the region.

Видео Middle East Update: Hamas-Turkey Talks, Rocket Attacks, and Hezbollah Strikes канала StratUpdate