Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all Israeli soldiers.

"The upcoming months present us with challenges that require military readiness and opportunities that allow us to further our strategic goals," Katz said.

Rep. Elise Stefanik accused the United Nations of fostering "antisemitic rot," setting the stage for what could be an increasingly antagonistic relationship.

Israel is considering sending Soviet and Russian-made weapons captured in Lebanon to Ukraine, with signs transfers may be under way.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated today that Israels decision to halt the agencys activities in occupied Jerusalem and demand the evacuation of all buildings it occupies by the end of this month contravenes international law obligations for UN member states,

At least one person went a step further, wearing a tripartite flag that was one-third Israel, one-third United States and one-third Ukraine. There were also some Jewish demonstration mainstays.

Were it just about any other country than Israel committing such a genocide, Washington would have cut off arms shipments months ago.

The truce allowed Palestinians to return to bombed-out neighborhoods to begin rebuilding their lives, while relief trucks delivered much-needed aid.

Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.