Israeli Defence Minister to Meet Key US Officials; Israeli Forces Continue to Target Aid Seekers in Gaza

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is set to visit the United States to meet top US officials, including Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Topics will include the Gaza conflict, hostage release, humanitarian initiatives, and regional stability. The visit follows Blinken's trip to the region where he cautioned against an Israeli offensive on Rafah. Netanyahu claimed Israel would proceed independently if needed. Rafah now shelters 1.5 million Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians in Deir al-Balah and opened fire on aid seekers near Al-Kuwait roundabout, killing over 19 and injuring over 23. Gaza health ministry reported the attack. Hamas said Israeli negotiators rejected their ceasefire proposals. UN Secretary-General Guterres called the aid blockade at Rafah a 'moral outrage.' Since 7 October, 32,142 Palestinians have been killed and 74,412 injured.

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is set to visit the United States to meet top US officials, including Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Topics will include the Gaza conflict, hostage release, humanitarian initiatives, and regional stability. The visit follows Blinken's trip to the region where he cautioned against an Israeli offensive on Rafah. Netanyahu claimed Israel would proceed independently if needed. Rafah now shelters 1.5 million Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians in Deir al-Balah and opened fire on aid seekers near Al-Kuwait roundabout, killing over 19 and injuring over 23. Gaza health ministry reported the attack. Hamas said Israeli negotiators rejected their ceasefire proposals. UN Secretary-General Guterres called the aid blockade at Rafah a 'moral outrage.' Since 7 October, 32,142 Palestinians have been killed and 74,412 injured.

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is set to visit the United States to meet top US officials, including Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Topics will include the Gaza conflict, hostage release, humanitarian initiatives, and regional stability. The visit follows Blinken's trip to the region where he cautioned against an Israeli offensive on Rafah. Netanyahu claimed Israel would proceed independently if needed. Rafah now shelters 1.5 million Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians in Deir al-Balah and opened fire on aid seekers near Al-Kuwait roundabout, killing over 19 and injuring over 23. Gaza health ministry reported the attack. Hamas said Israeli negotiators rejected their ceasefire proposals. UN Secretary-General Guterres called the aid blockade at Rafah a 'moral outrage.' Since 7 October, 32,142 Palestinians have been killed and 74,412 injured.

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