"Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates: Live Updates"

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urges the United Nations to intervene against "Israeli aggression" in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for medical and relief aid. The US is working to learn more about Americans unaccounted for in Israel, but cannot confirm if any are among the hostages taken by Hamas. The European Union clarifies that aid payments for Palestinians will not be suspended, while launching a review to ensure no funding indirectly supports terrorist organizations. President Joe Biden will deliver remarks on the conflict in Israel, and Israel vows a forceful response after Hamas kills hundreds in an assault. The US has no intention of sending troops to Israel, and the White House will be lit in white and blue in support of Israel. The US government is not actively considering evacuating citizens from Israel, but FBI personnel stationed in Israel are working to locate and identify impacted Americans.