By Staff Reporter
The ceasefire between Israel and Iran, announced by US President Donald Trump, appears to be holding, as Israeli forces continue their war on Gaza, killing at least 21 Palestinians since midnight.
The White House refutes an intelligence report that says US bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites did not completely destroy the facilities and only set the programme back by a few months.
Both Israel and Iran have claimed victory in the 12-day war, with Iranians holding celebrations in Tehran and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claiming a triumph that will stand for generations.
Iran says at least 610 people, including 13 children, have been killed and at least 3,056 others wounded since Israel launched its attack on June 13. In Israel, at least 28 people have been killed in Iranian strikes.
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 56,077 people and wounded 131,848, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. An estimated 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the October 7 attacks and more than 200 taken captive.
