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Israel Presses in Gaza While Hezbollah Hedges on Lessening Its Rocket Attacks
Israel pressed its attack on Hamas in Khan Younis and Rafah and ceasefire talks stalled amid turmoil over the Gaza hospital director’s release.
Oct. 7 Victims Sue to Hold Iran, Syria, North Korea Liable for Supporting Hamas
A lawsuit filed on behalf of Oct. 7 victims and families, seeks to hold Iran, Syria, and North Korea liable for providing support for Hamas.
US State Department Updates Travel Advisory to Israel
The United States also warned people against traveling to Lebanon, given the country’s mounting tensions with Israel.
US Sends USS Wasp Amphibious Assault Ship to Mediterranean Sea
The U.S. Navy said that USS Wasp will work with allied maritime forces in the Mediterranean Sea.
US, UK, Germany Warn Against Travel to Lebanon as Tensions With Israel Mount
Several countries have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon while commercial options remain available.
Pentagon, USAID Inspectors Launch Reviews of Gaza Humanitarian Pier
The Pentagon and USAID inspectors general are reviewing humanitarian aid distribution to Gaza through a temporary pier that has faced sporadic disruptions.
Thai Farm Workers Returning to Israel May Boost Struggling Agriculture
Every sector of Israel’s economy suffered labor shortages after the Hamas war started, none more than agriculture.
Israel’s Supreme Court Rules Military Must Conscript Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Men
Highest court strikes down religious exemptions to conscription laws.
US Urges Probe on Reported Footage of Wounded Palestinian on Hood of Israeli Military Vehicle
Footage released over the weekend is purported to show Israeli forces driving around with a wounded Palestinian man strapped to their hood.
Israel Signals Shift in Focus to Lebanon Border
IDF builds up its northern forces and signals its readiness to attack Hezbollah, leaving thousands of residents unable to go home.
