Israel

The Israeli Defense Minister announced the beginning of a new phase of the war with the center of gravity shifting to the north. The goal is the safe return of residents of northern towns to their homes.

Members of the U. S. House of Representatives asked the Speaker to include assistance to Ukraine in the President's authorization resolution. They emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine for US security.

Due to changes in the security situation, Lufthansa is canceling all flights to Tel Aviv and Tehran. The company will also avoid the airspace of Israel and Iran, as will other Lufthansa airlines.

Israel conducted a reconnaissance operation, blowing up thousands of Hezbollah pagers without informing the United States. The attack killed 9 people and injured 2,750, paralyzing Hezbollah's command and control system.

Hezbollah pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria, causing 9 deaths and about 3000 injuries. Hezbollah blames Israel, but there is no official confirmation.

Hamas rejected the terms of the agreement on the release of hostages and a ceasefire. The group accused Netanyahu of creating new obstacles in the negotiations, in particular regarding the IDF's presence in the Philadelphia Corridor.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East tour. He will hold talks with the Israeli leadership on a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza.

US President Joe Biden said that work on a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is ongoing. Israel and Hamas have different positions on the terms of the agreement and the exchange of hostages.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is making his ninth visit to Israel since the start of the Gaza war. The goal is to secure a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US, Egypt and Qatar.

The Israeli Defense Forces reported the elimination of two high-ranking Hamas militants in an air strike in the West Bank. The militants were involved in the August 11 terrorist attack that killed an Israeli.

Iran may postpone its planned retaliation against Israel for the assassination of the Hamas leader to give time for ceasefire talks in Gaza. The United States, Israel, Egypt and Qatar meet in Doha, presenting a “compromise proposal.

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza will continue in Doha. The death toll in the enclave has exceeded 40,000 over the 10 months of conflict, and Israel continues military operations.

The White House reported a “promising start” to the talks in Qatar on a ceasefire in Gaza. However, an agreement has not yet been reached, and much work remains to be done to free hostages and help civilians.

The President of the Palestinian Authority and the President of Turkey discussed steps to cease fire in the Gaza Strip.

Former US President Trump discussed the hostage situation and the ceasefire in Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The conversation took place on the eve of an important round of talks in Doha involving the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel.

Hamas declares a loss of confidence in the United States as a mediator in the Gaza ceasefire talks. The group demands to focus on the implementation of Biden's proposal from May, otherwise it will refuse to participate in the talks.

Hamas has announced that it will not participate in a new round of ceasefire talks in Gaza scheduled for Thursday in Qatar. The group insists on implementing the proposal of July 2.

Hamas will not participate in Gaza talks because of the US approval of $20 billion in arms sales to Israel. Biden hopes for a ceasefire agreement that will deter Iran from attacking Israel.

Iran threatens to attack Israel for the assassination of a Hamas leader if ceasefire talks in Gaza fail. The US and allies are trying to convince Iran to ease tensions before the talks.

"Hezbollah attacked the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, firing about 25 rockets. The rockets hit open areas, and there were no casualties, the Israeli army reports.

The United States is sending military forces to the Middle East because of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel. Western leaders have expressed support for Israel and called on Iran to back down from its aggressive plans.

The US President held talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in Gaza. They supported the call for a ceasefire and expressed solidarity with Israel against Iranian threats.

Israel's military is on "highest alert" due to a potential attack by Iran or Hezbollah. The Air Force has stepped up patrols over Lebanon, but instructions for civilians remain unchanged.

The Pentagon is stepping up its military presence in the Middle East by sending the nuclear-powered submarine USS Georgia and the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. This is a response to rising tensions in the region.

The Israeli Defense Forces reported 30 rocket launches from Lebanon toward the Kabri area in the north of the country. Air raid sirens sounded around 2 a.m., no casualties were reported.

Israeli intelligence reports that Iran is preparing a large-scale attack on Israel in the coming days. This could jeopardize the hostage talks in Gaza scheduled for Thursday and the ceasefire agreement.

The Hamas leader conveyed to Israel a message about his desire to conclude a ceasefire agreement. The US calls on Israel to agree to the deal to avoid escalation of the conflict.

Three knife attacks have occurred in Berlin over the past 24 hours. Statistics show a significant increase in such incidents in the German capital, causing concern among medical professionals and law enforcement.

Israel said it had attacked a Hamas command center in a Gaza school, killing about 100 people. The strike drew international condemnation, with the US and EU calling for minimizing civilian casualties.

The US State Department has announced that it will provide Israel with $3. 5 billion for the purchase of American weapons and military equipment. The funds were allocated from the funding package approved by Congress in April amid rising tensions in the Middle East.