Israeli Military Encircles Gaza City; Civilian Death Toll Surpasses 10,000 Amid a Month-Long Gaza War

Former Israeli Prime Minister advocates for two-state solution amid conflict; Hizbullah shows restraint in response to Gaza war; U.S. pushes for humanitarian pause.

With the Israeli military's encirclement of Gaza City, the civilian death toll has surpassed 10,000 amidst a month-long conflict.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak advocates for a two-state solution, viewing it as a way to protect Israeli security and identity.
Despite increased tension on the Northern border with Lebanon, Hizbullah shows signs of restraint, avoiding further escalation into an all-out war.
The U.S. is actively pushing for a humanitarian pause in the conflict to allow the delivery of crucial aid to Gaza, despite supporting Israel's right to self-defense.
The UN has called for an 'immediate humanitarian ceasefire,' citing dire conditions in Gaza, but the body's dispute and the power of veto on the Security Council limits its ability to enforce a resolution.