Israeli forces launched intense airstrikes and continuous artillery shelling on the eastern areas of the Gaza Strip. Entire residential buildings were demolished in the city of Rafah, located in the southern part of the enclave.
This escalation coincided with an Israeli military raid on the town of Burqin, in the Jenin district of the occupied West Bank.
Dagestan authorities report fires in Makhachkala after a Ukrainian drone attack, with no injuries.
Five people were killed in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s Sumy region, Reuters reports, citing Ukrainian police.
US vice president says few options remain for Iran and an agreement is possible if Trump wants it.
US vice president says Iran has lost oil export access and energy-sector revenue.
Trump says “we” control the Strait of Hormuz and proposes renaming it the Trump Strait.
