"Arab Nations Condemn Gaza Civilian Targeting as Israel Launches Overnight Raid"

The White House warns against the escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the need to protect national security interests and troops in the region. The United Nations agency providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza warns that it will have to wind down operations without immediate fuel supplies. EU leaders express support for Israel's right to self-defense while calling for a humanitarian ceasefire and the provision of aid to civilians in Gaza. Nine Arab countries condemn the targeting of civilians and violations of international law by Israeli forces in Gaza. Children are attending virtual pro-Palestine protests on Roblox, and Americans with family members in Gaza express growing concern for their safety. The Israeli military conducts an overnight raid in northern Gaza, while the number of hostages held by Hamas rises to 224. The situation in Gaza is described as catastrophic, and the Kremlin warns that the conflict could spread beyond the Middle East. The World Health Organization calls for the release of hostages held by Hamas on medical grounds, and Oxfam highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. The US calls for a "humanitarian pause" in Israel's military campaign to allow for the delivery of aid to Gaza.