- President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Israel on Wednesday, as announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied reports concerning a humanitarian corridor for foreign nationals to exit Gaza via Egypt’s Rafah crossing.
- Reports suggest approximately 600 American citizens are trapped in Gaza amidst the Israeli bombardment.
- President Biden cautioned against an Israeli re-occupation of Gaza in a CBS interview. He emphasized Israel’s right to defend itself, the necessity to eliminate Hamas, and advocated for a path to a Palestinian state.
- The ongoing Israeli aerial campaign in Gaza is on its 10th day, imposing a complete blockade, with significant humanitarian consequences. The death toll from the conflict stands at approximately 1,400 in Israel and nearly 2,700 in Gaza.
- Russian and Syrian presidents call for an end to the hostilities.
- The UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) warns about the cessation of its humanitarian operations in Gaza without new supplies.
- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, after visiting six Arab nations, announced a mutual agreement for humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza. David Satterfield, U.S. envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues, will meet Israeli officials for further discussions.
- Israel’s ambassador to Singapore, Eli Vered Hazan, termed the conflict as Israel’s “second independence war” against Hamas and emphasized that their focus is on military targets, not civilians.
- Army General Michael “Erik” Kurilla of U.S. Central Command made a surprise visit to Israel, aiming to ensure the Israeli military has necessary resources as the conflict intensifies. A major ground assault by Israel’s military in Gaza is anticipated.
- The U.S. military is boosting its capabilities in the region, mainly to deter Iran and its allies from involvement, amplifying fears of a larger regional conflict.
- Hezbollah, backed by Iran, launched attacks on Israeli outposts, to which the IDF retaliated by targeting Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in Lebanon.
- President Joe Biden shared his travel plans to Israel and Jordan on X (formerly Twitter), expressing solidarity with Israel against Hamas and emphasizing his intent to address the humanitarian crisis.
- Satellite images reveal crowds and vehicles assembling on the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
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