The situation on the ground in Gaza and southern Lebanon remains highly tense and escalated. Israeli airstrikes continue targeting southern towns and villages, while Hezbollah has responded by attacking Israeli positions and gatherings.

Meanwhile, Egyptian Ambassador to Beirut, Alaa Moussa, indicated that a solution for Lebanon is in progress and upcoming negotiations are expected. Moussa also revealed that "supplying Lebanon with gas is under consideration, and we are working on it."

Regionally, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that the focus of operations is gradually shifting from the south to the northern border with Lebanon, noting that attacks deep within Lebanon are preparatory for any possible developments.

Hamas has called on the U.S. administration to reconsider its blind support for Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the families of Israeli hostages, stating, "The war will continue until Hamas is defeated."

The Israeli military also announced the bombing of a "command and control complex belonging to Hamas" within the "Mustafa Hafez" school west of Gaza City.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, emphasized that "the time has come to end the ongoing war in Gaza and to embrace reason, wisdom, and the language of peace and diplomacy," stressing the dangers of the conflict expanding regionally with unpredictable consequences.

Jordanian King Abdullah II stated that Jordan will not accept the future of the region being held hostage by the policies of the Israeli far-right government.

In a related development, Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naeini indicated that Iran's response to the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh may differ from previous operations.

Internationally, U.S. President Joe Biden stressed that presidential candidate Kamala Harris should become President of the United States and exert her best efforts.

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that its forces have taken control of the town of New York in eastern Ukraine.

Separately, the World Health Organization confirmed that how it responds to monkeypox now and in the coming years will be a crucial test for Europe and the world.

Economically, gold prices surged today to above $2,550 per ounce for the first time in history, influenced by global geopolitical tensions.