The number of Palestinians killed in Gaza following Israeli strikes overnight has risen to 10, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry.
Indonesian troops, planned for potential deployment to Gaza as part of an International Stabilization Force, will remain under Jakarta’s command, avoid combat, and will be withdrawn if the mission deviates, authorities said.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara announced she has not yet reviewed the pardon request submitted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to President Isaac Herzog.
A senior Iranian official confirmed that a second round of indirect talks with the United States will begin in Geneva on Tuesday. Iran is willing to consider compromises to reach an agreement with the U.S., provided the United States is prepared to discuss lifting sanctions, according to Iran’s deputy foreign minister in an interview with the BBC.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it struck weapons storage facilities and rocket launchers belonging to Hezbollah in several areas in southern Lebanon on Saturday night.
United Arab List Chairman Mansour Abbas hinted to Channel 12 that officials with connections to Qatar attempted to pressure him to join Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered across the country, including a demonstration outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem, after months of no protests. Three protesters were detained as police ordered the crowd to disperse.
Elsewhere, satellite imagery continues to show Egypt building a buffer zone and wall along its border with Gaza, as concerns remain over a potential influx of Palestinians. This development comes as all eyes remain on the southernmost Gaza city of Rafah, where over a million Palestinian refugees are taking shelter, ahead of an anticipated Israeli ground offensive. Israel’s defense minister has stated there is “no intention” of sending Palestinians into Egypt.
Talks on a hostage and ceasefire deal for Gaza appear to be at an impasse, despite calls from U.S. President Joe Biden for a temporary ceasefire to secure the release of hostages. Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that a temporary ceasefire is needed.
The situation at Nasser Hospital, Gaza’s largest functioning medical facility, remains critical. The Israeli military has detained over 20 suspects from the October 7 Hamas attack as its raid continues. Five patients died on Friday after power was lost at the hospital, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The World Health Organization has stated that Nasser Hospital is no longer functional.
