Sunday

June 8, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

Gaza war

2025 Gaza Strip aid distribution incidents

At least 12 Palestinians are killed and 29 others are injured by Israeli fire near two aid distribution sites in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military says they fired warning shots at people who had advanced toward its forces and ignored warnings to turn away but claimed they did not see any casualties. (CTV News)

Israeli invasion of Syria

One person is killed and two others are injured in an Israeli airstrike on Mazraat Beit Jinn, Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria. The Israeli military claims the person killed was a Hamas member. (Al Jazeera)

June 2025 Los Angeles protests

U.S. president Donald Trump orders the deployment of the National Guard to quell anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles, California. (CNN)

Arts and culture

78th Tony Awards

The 78th Tony Awards take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, United States, with South Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending winning the most awards (six), including Best Musical. (The Guardian)