🔥 The U.S. has handed Israel a 30-day ultimatum to ramp up humanitarian aid to Gaza, amid rising global scrutiny over civilian casualties. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike killed 21 people in a Christian Maronite town in northern Lebanon, escalating fears of a wider regional conflict.
Key Updates:
🚨 Anti-Missile Systems Deployed: Advanced U.S. defense systems have arrived in Israel, signaling Washington’s support as Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to 'make our own final decisions.'
💔 Gaza Toll Rises: At least 50 Palestinians died in recent strikes, compounding a crisis the UN calls 'catastrophic.'
🌐 Global Voices: China urged Iran and Israel to 'de-escalate tensions,' while Hezbollah’s deputy chief warned of attacks 'anywhere in Israel.'
⚠️ Travel Alert: Australia advised citizens to avoid Israel due to 'serious security concerns' after a Tel Aviv shooting left one officer dead and four injured.
💬 Analysts describe the region as a 'pressure cooker of geopolitics,' with diplomacy racing against escalating violence.
