Israeli Officials Express Frustration Over UN World Court's Actions

Officials from Israel, Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. held talks to address the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with the Israeli Prime Minister's Office describing the meeting as "constructive" but noting that "significant gaps" remain. The United Nations chief appealed for continued funding for the U.N. aid agency responsible for Gaza, as nine countries, including the U.S., paused their contributions following allegations that some of the agency's staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. The conflict, now in its third month, has resulted in significant casualties and destruction, with both sides facing accusations of war crimes.