Overview

• Israeli military operations continue in Gaza and Lebanon, with significant military achievements reported but diplomatic agreements deemed necessary for long-term progress.
• Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have broken down, with Israel rejecting Hamas' demands and continuing its assault on Gaza.
• Hezbollah escalates attacks on Israel, firing over 110 rockets in recent rounds, as tensions in the region rise.
• The humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, with over 32,000 Palestinians killed and a dire situation in Rafah as the last refuge for civilians.
• International reactions vary, with a majority of Americans disapproving of Israel's actions and the UN warning of an unprecedented level of devastation in Gaza.