Gaza

According to statements from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the discussion between the two leaders lasted approximately fifty minutes.

Amid global conflicts, defense spending exceeds $2 trillion, prompting scrutiny of US military aid to Israel given its actions in Gaza. The question remains: how will the US respond diplomatically while providing military aid?

Some Democrats are working on a resolution condemning Hamas' violence towards women. The conflict is also sparking debates in liberal cities in California over symbolic resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

However, Saudi Arabia now prioritizes investment opportunities over mere cash dumps. As discussions between Israel and Saudi Arabia resume, the conflict in Gaza remains a barrier to their deal.

A resolution, backed by 13 countries, faces a US veto and UK abstention, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Gaza confronts starvation, emphasizing the urgent need for international intervention.

In an official statement, the IDF disclosed that one of the soldiers who lost their life on Thursday was Master Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot (25) from the 551st Brigade's 699 battalion. Notably, he was the son of Gadi Eisenkot, a former Chief of the IDF and a current member of the Israel war cabinet.

Erdan asserted that Guterres reached a "new moral low" and claimed to activate Article 99 of the UN Charter for the first time in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict. According to Erdan, Guterres invoked this rare clause selectively to exert pressure on Israel, which is in conflict with Hamas.

This brings the total number of IDF casualties since the commencement of the ground invasion of Gaza on October 27 to 86.

"I call upon the Security Council members to act swiftly to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe," Guterres emphasized. He reiterated his plea for a humanitarian ceasefire, warning that continuous bombardment by the Israel Defence Forces, coupled with the lack of shelter and essential supplies, could lead to a breakdown of public order, making even limited humanitarian assistance impossible.

According to The Times of Israel, the 7th Armoured Brigade orchestrated attacks on two rocket launchers responsible for the barrages on central Israel the previous day. The IDF airstrikes also targeted members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as well as infrastructure linked to these terror groups.