Live blog update| Israel's war on Gaza
This is an entry from: Gaza live: Concerns about all-out regional war rise following Golan Heights deadly attack

Morning update

25 July 2024 05:47 BST

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

Here are the latest updates:

  • The Gaza Government Media Office has reported that 129 individuals have been killed by Israeli strikes in Khan Younis over the past 48 hours. This follows Israel's directive for residents to evacuate in preparation for a new offensive against the southern city

  • Hamas senior official Sami Abu Zuhri stated that Netanyahu's speech indicates he is not interested in finalising a Gaza ceasefire deal, according to Reuters

  • Analysts describe footage of a Hezbollah drone flying near one of Israel’s key airbases as "psychological warfare" and a demonstration of the Lebanon-based group's advanced military capabilities.

  • US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller defended UNRWA, criticising Israel's attacks on the UN's Palestinian refugee agency as "incredibly unhelpful"