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Iran's Foreign Ministry says a formal mechanism to ensure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has been agreed at the Swiss summit, with Qatar and Pakistan set to issue a joint framework text as Iran's delegation departs. Technical teams remain on the ground to finalize operational, legal, and security details for a broader, long-term multi-party deal aimed at stabilizing vital energy trade routes.
The US government is engaged in discussions with countries including Israel and Egypt to establish a safe passage for Americans and other civilians out of Gaza. While Egypt is willing to send humanitarian aid into Gaza, it is reluctant to open its borders to civilians fleeing the region. Pressure is mounting to establish a humanitarian corridor as Americans in Gaza feel trapped and endangered by the ongoing conflict. The US officials did not provide a timeline for when the safe passage could be operational, but they emphasized the importance of protecting the safety and security of Americans overseas and called on Israel to adhere to the laws of war.
The US is discussing safe passage for Gaza civilians as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues. Israeli air strikes have killed at least 830 Palestinians and injured up to 4,250, while over 900 Israelis have been killed and at least 2,600 injured. Israeli troops fired artillery and mortar shells toward Syria after shells landed in Israeli territory, raising fears of a wider war. Hospitals in Gaza are running out of supplies, and the Israeli government has announced a "total siege" on the territory. The White House is in talks with Israel about safe passage for Gaza civilians, while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is being dispatched to affirm US support for Israel.
The United States is engaging in discussions with Israeli officials and others regarding the possibility of establishing a safe passage for Gaza civilians following Israel's airstrikes in response to a Hamas attack. The airstrikes have resulted in a significant number of casualties and displaced individuals in Gaza. The United Nations reports that over 180,000 Gazans have been made homeless, while Gaza's Health Ministry states that at least 830 Palestinians have been killed and thousands wounded. The U.S. national security adviser emphasized that both the U.S. and Israel aim to conduct military operations in accordance with the rule of law and the law of war, denying any deliberate targeting of civilians.