Tensions Rise Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict as Schumer Calls for Elections, Aid Arrives in Gaza, and Settler Violence Continues
∙ Schumer called for new Israeli elections, saying Netanyahu no longer fits Israel's needs amid conflict with Hamas. McConnell and House Republicans pushed back.
∙ First humanitarian aid ship with over 500,000 meals from José Andrés' group is arriving in Gaza. The U.S. is sending materials to expand access.
∙ Abbas appointed close ally Mohammad Mustafa as Palestinian Authority prime minister, defying calls for reformist leadership.
∙ At least 8 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza aid warehouse; 6 killed the previous day waiting for aid.
∙ U.S. imposed sanctions on 3 extremist Israeli settlers for attacking Palestinians to force them off their land.