According to a report, the u.s. secretary of state was in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and Egypt on Thursday to discuss a post war plan to govern Gaza with a number of arab leaders. Reportedly, he is now in Israel and will be meetings with the israeli prime minister. According to the report, a u.n. vote is scheduled for today on a u.s. draft that supports calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages. Reportedly, talks on the matter resume in Qatar today.
According to the report, amid strained relations, the u.s. have advised Israel not to go ahead with a military operation in Rafah. Reportedly, a u.n. backed food security assessment said 1.1 million people in Gaza were struggling with catastrophic hunger.