Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates, Putin's Influence Grows

The Palestine Red Crescent Society reports that humanitarian aid, including water, food, medicine, and medical supplies, has entered Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, but no fuel has been allowed in. A Hamas delegation has held talks in Moscow with Russian officials regarding the release of hostages and the evacuation of Russian citizens from Gaza. Israeli forces claim to have killed the deputy head of Hamas' intelligence directorate and a Hamas rocket commander. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis arranged cargo flights to transport supplies to Israel, including drones, body armor, and helmets. US authorities warn of potential hate crimes targeting Jewish, Arab American, and Muslim communities in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizes Israel's military operation in Gaza, calling it an "atrocity." The French Foreign Ministry confirms that nine French nationals are still missing and some are being held hostage by Hamas. The Israeli shekel falls to its lowest level in 11 years amid speculation of a ground operation in Gaza. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) warns that its operations in Gaza are being paralyzed due to a lack of fuel, while Israel claims that Hamas controls the existing fuel supplies.