Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon told The Jerusalem Post that Hamas is to blame for Gaza's crisis, not Israel, and accused the UN of hypocrisy. He rejected famine claims, criticized aid misuse by Hamas, and said the war will not end until all hostages are released.
Over two dozen countries, including UK, France, and Australia, have called for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, citing deepening civilian suffering. In a joint statement, they condemned Israel's aid restrictions and urged compliance with international law, Al Jazeera reported.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Trump has ended wars like India-Pakistan, is working to stop the Russia-Ukraine war, destroyed Iran's nuclear sites, and is helping negotiate an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, which has led to the release of many hostages.
At least 1,180 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 50 remaining hostages, around 30 are believed to be dead.
At least 30 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, Al Jazeera reported, as hospitals struggle without power or supplies. Attacks hit displaced civilians, including children, while doctors are forced to choose who to treat. Israel also faced backlash after bombing Gaza's onl
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had admitted that Tel Aviv had made a "mistake" by striking the sole Catholic Church in Gaza during a call with US President Donald Trump, the White House stated.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that early findings showed fragments from a shell fired during military operations in the area may have hit the church by mistake.
Israel struck Lebanon's Bekaa Valley and Syria's Suwayda as attacks on Gaza continue. Al Jazeera reports over 58,000 killed in Gaza since October 7. Settlers torched Palestinian property in the West Bank. The UN recorded 875 killed near Gaza aid points and convoys over the past six weeks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has strongly condemned Israel's aid distribution mechanism in Gaza, calling it a "cheap form of genocide," Al Jazeera reported.