Israel kills 29 in Lebanon strikes; DOJ moves to strip citizenship from 17; Trump’s World Cup restrictions

Key Points:

• Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon have resulted in at least 3,666 deaths and over 11,321 injuries since March 2, with recent strikes killing 29 people in Tyre alone and forcing displacement orders for residents. Hezbollah and Ansarallah have launched drones toward Israel, continuing their attacks against Israeli forces despite ceasefire agreements.
• In Gaza, Israeli forces detained seven ambulance workers and nine Palestinian fishermen amid ongoing assaults, while Israel reopened Gaza crossings after a two-day closure but continues strict restrictions on aid and movement. Israeli raids in the West Bank have included home demolitions, water pipeline destruction, and multiple arrests.
• The Israeli parliament approved expanded deductions from Palestinian tax revenues to cover compensation for Israeli victims of Palestinian attacks, a move condemned by Palestinian officials as theft and part of efforts to weaken the Palestinian Authority.
• Italian prosecutors launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over allegations related to the treatment of Italian activists detained in Israel, amid international criticism and diplomatic tensions.
• In U.S. news, President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general, sparking controversy over his past actions; U.S. airlines face soaring fuel costs up 78%; and progressive L.A. City Council member Nithya Raman advanced to a mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.