"Escalating Tensions: Troop Buildup at Gaza Border and Crossfire Between Hezbollah and Israel"

The death toll continues to rise in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Israeli troops massing at the Gaza border and Hezbollah exchanging shelling with Israel. The U.S. is discussing a possible humanitarian corridor with Egypt, and Pope Francis has called for the release of hostages and expressed concern about Israel's siege on the Gaza Strip. The conflict could also impact oil markets, according to a Russian official. At least 1,200 Israelis and 900 Palestinians have been killed so far. The U.S. has sent military supplies to Israel, and President Biden has condemned Hamas' attacks as "sheer evil."