Thursday

June 19, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

Middle Eastern crisis

Twelve-Day War

Airstrikes during the Twelve-Day War

The death toll from Israel's strikes on Iran rises to more than 240, including 70 women and children. To date, at least 24 people have been killed by Iranian strikes on Israel. (Al Jazeera)

Iran strikes four sites in central and southern Israel. The Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, is hit by an Iranian ballistic missile, injuring at least 240 people. Iran says it was targeting a military site, striking an Israeli military and intelligence centre located near the hospital. (Al Jazeera) (AP)

Gaza war

Rafah aid distribution killings

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes kill at least 92 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including 16 people waiting for aid assistance near the Netzarim Corridor. (Al Jazeera)

Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict

M23 campaign

After three days of dialogue, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda sign a provisional peace treaty and are set to begin negotiations for a draft peace treaty on June 27. (Al Jazeera)

Disasters and accidents

More than ten people are killed in a mine collapse in Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Xinhua)

A rockslide at Bow Glacier Falls near Banff, Alberta, Canada, kills at least two people. Three other hikers sustained injuries. (CFCN-DT)