According to a report, Israel said it has completed an encirclement of Gaza city. Reportedly, the hamas run health ministry in Gaza says that more than 9,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October 7. According to the report, the u.s. secretary of state met with the israeli prime minister to discuss concrete steps to protect Gaza civilians. Reportedly, about 100 british nationals are on the list of people approved to leave Gaza via the Rafah crossing into Egypt.
According to the report, the leader of hezbollah is due to speak as the lebanese group intensifies its attacks on Israel. Reportedly, Israel’s military says it is on very high alert along the northern border with Lebanon ahead of the speech.