Gaza Strip
Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground offensive on the city of Rafah in Gaza, which remains the last bastion of Hamas, coordinating its actions with Egypt to avoid a humanitarian crisis.
Hamas states that it is ready to lay down its arms and become a political party if an independent Palestinian state is created within the pre-1967 borders.
The U. S. military has begun construction of a temporary naval pier near Gaza to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, including more than two million meals a day, to the devastated Palestinian enclave, which is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.
Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground offensive on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip and warns of the evacuation of Palestinian civilians, planning to strike four Hamas battalions believed to be based in the city.
Pope Francis calls for an end to wars, urging countries to seek peace through negotiations and praying for war-torn Ukraine and the Middle East, lamenting the devastating effects on Ukrainian children who have "forgotten how to smile. "
Pope Francis urged pilgrims to pray for peace in war-torn Ukraine and the Middle East, deploring the deaths of young soldiers and the suffering caused by the conflicts.
The Israeli Air Force struck a rocket launcher in southern Lebanon shortly after it was used to attack a community in Israel, and also struck a Hezbollah military complex.
The US Senate passes a $95. 3 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which President Biden promises to sign immediately to begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week.
Israel has taken steps to help Gaza, but the risk of famine in the enclave remains high, with the northern part of the enclave facing a very high risk of famine, according to US Special Envoy David Satterfield.
Israeli military intelligence chief Aaron Haliva has resigned after taking responsibility for failing to foresee and prevent the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.
The US is expected to impose sanctions against an ultra-Orthodox unit of the Israeli army called Netzach Yehuda, which will be the first time sanctions have been imposed against an Israeli military unit.
IDF Chief of Staff Gertsi Halevi approves plans to continue fighting in Gaza, with the last remaining city of Rafah yet to be cleared by Israeli troops.
Turkish President Erdogan meets in Istanbul with Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza and ceasefire initiatives.
President Joe urged the Senate to quickly pass an aid package for Ukraine to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment to meet its immediate needs on the battlefield.
An airstrike on a military base south of Baghdad used by the Iraqi militant group al-Hashd al-Shaabi caused material damage, but no casualties were reported.
Martin Scorsese is planning to make two films at once: a biopic about Frank Sinatra starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as Ava Gardner, and a film about the life of Jesus based on the novel by Shusako Endo.
French police arrested a man who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate in Paris, carrying a grenade-like object and an explosive vest, although no explosives were found.
More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on the campus of Columbia University after university officials allowed police to dismantle a camp set up by students protesting Israel's actions in Gaza.
Borrell discussed with Cameron the intensification of efforts to urgently provide Ukraine with air defense equipment.
Biden promises to immediately sign bills providing critical aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan after congressional approval to support allies against threats from Russia and Iran.
At least 18 people, including 14 Israeli soldiers, were wounded in a Hezbollah attack from Lebanon into northern Israel.
At least 13 people, including 7 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a refugee camp in central Gaza.
Iran's attack on Israel and financing of militants threatens regional stability and could have economic consequences due to US sanctions, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned.
Iran launched a massive missile strike against Israel in response to the attack on its embassy in Syria, which China called "the exercise of the right to self-defense.
The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Iran fired about 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israel, which intercepted about 99% of them, in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting G7 leaders to condemn Iran's actions and warn of the risk of uncontrolled regional escalation.
Netanyahu may benefit politically from the continuation of the war in the Middle East, as it may delay his imprisonment on corruption charges.
The 401st Nahal Brigade Combat Team, together with other units of the 162nd Division, continues active operations to neutralize terrorists and destroy terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip, including the construction of an engineering bridge across the Gaza River, shelling several terrorist targets, destroying launch pits and installations used by terrorists to launch rockets at Israel, and killing dozens of terrorists in hand-to-hand combat and with air support.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Israel warned of consequences and called for sanctions against Iran.
China strongly condemned Israel's military attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, and the United States called for deterrent actions against possible retaliation by Iran.