Israel: Pentagon finalizes $8.7B arms package as strikes on Lebanon continue Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushed aside the Biden administration's call for a cease-fire just days after Washington quietly released $3.5 billion in additional funds for the Israeli military. United States
US, France call for 21-day cease-fire on Israel-Lebanon border US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron said it was time to “give diplomacy a chance to succeed.” Lebanon
More than 40,000 shelter in Lebanon schools as Israel expands airstrikes Israeli airstrikes continued in Lebanon for the third day in a row, causing the worst wave of displacement in nearly two decades. Lebanon
Israeli military prepares for possible ground operation in Lebanon The Israeli military is activating two reserve soldier brigades in what could be part of the preparation for a possible ground invasion into Lebanon. Israel
Analysis Could Israel's Lebanon assault force Hezbollah withdrawal beyond Litani River? By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Pentagon chief: No decision on unfreezing bombs shipment to Israel Senior Israeli officials have reportedly expressed "deep frustration" with the Biden administration over the decision, warning that the pause could jeopardize hostage talks underway in Cairo. Israel
CIA chief meets Netanyahu as Israel sees no imminent deal from Cairo talks Israel kept its negotiating team in Cairo as CIA chief William Burns met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Egypt investigating killing of Israeli businessman in Alexandria Egyptian police are currently investigating the killing of an Israeli businessman in Alexandria on Tuesday. Israel
KFC, Pizza Hut profit in Middle East cut by half amid Gaza war boycotts Americana Restaurants said the decline was due to the “ongoing geopolitical tensions” in the Middle East and the effect of the Ramadan period. Israel
Israeli delegation in Egypt as Netanyahu says Hamas truce offer 'very far' from demands Israel agreed to send a working-level delegation to Cairo to discuss the Hamas proposal, but it will continue with its limited military operation in eastern Rafah. Israel
Analysis Real or ruse, Hamas' yes to cease-fire proposal catches Netanyahu off guard Caught by surprise by the Palestinian militant group agreeing to an Egyptian deal, the Israeli prime minister has opted for a limited incursion into eastern Rafah. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Biden meets with Jordanian king as Israel begins Rafah evacuation Ahead of his lunch with Jordan's King Abdullah II, President Joe Biden "reiterated his clear position on Rafah" in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Israel calls on Palestinians to evacuate east Rafah as deal talks reach impasse Hamas did not publish its exact response to the Egyptian-mediated hostage-release/Gaza cease-fire deal, but for Israel, the rocket fire Sunday on the Kerem Shalom crossing signaled that the group is not interested in reaching an agreement. Israel
State Dept. notifies Congress of 4 Israeli units to keep receiving US aid The State Department hasn't determined whether to designate a notoriously violent unit known as Netzah Yehuda under the Leahy law. Israel
US military halts Gaza humanitarian aid pier, citing weather A US defense official told Al-Monitor the pier remains on schedule, but an agreement to have workers with the UN World Food Programme distribute aid from the pier remains under intensive negotiation amid significant security concerns. Israel
CIA chief arrives in Egypt ahead of Hamas delegation for Gaza talks The arrival of CIA chief William Burns to Cairo may indicate that not all is lost, as Washington keeps pushing for Hamas to accept the hostage release deal. Israel
ICC warns against intimidation amid rumors of warrants for Israel PM, others The office of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan emphasized that attempts to influence the ICC's work constitute an offense against the administration of justice under the Rome Statute. Israel