Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict: Live Updates and Survivor Testimonies

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reassures Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of ongoing US support; Iran's Foreign Minister begins Middle East tour, including a visit to Lebanon; IMF Managing Director warns that the Israel-Hamas conflict is a new threat to the world economy; Israeli politicians form an emergency government amid the war with Hamas; The International Committee of the Red Cross engages with Israeli and Hamas officials, urging the release of captives and an end to civilian suffering; Blinken arrives in Israel and is scheduled to meet with Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas; Israeli Minister of Energy and Infrastructure rejects international criticism of the Gaza Strip siege; Death toll rises in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Strip; X social media platform responds to EU disinformation claims; Brazil calls for a UN Security Council meeting on the Israel-Hamas conflict; Saudi Crown Prince and Iranian President discuss the conflict in their first official phone call since resuming diplomatic ties; UN Secretary-General calls for the release of Israeli hostages and the protection of Gaza civilians; President Biden warns Iran to be careful; Israel forms an emergency government for the war against Hamas; Palestinian health ministry warns of critical stage in Gaza's medical services.