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Texas National Guard troops arrived in Chicago amid protests and increased immigration enforcement, prompting Illinois officials like Governor Pritzker to condemn the move as an invasion, while political clashes continue over Trump's use of military and legal powers.
The Israeli military has initiated a ground invasion of Gaza City amid ongoing tensions and regional diplomatic efforts, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Qatar to address regional anger over Israel's strikes on Hamas.
The Israeli military has ordered residents of Gaza City to evacuate as it prepares for a full-scale invasion, forcing hundreds of thousands to choose between staying in the city or fleeing to overcrowded, damaged areas in the south, amid stalled cease-fire negotiations with Hamas.
Israeli official declares intention to invade Rafah in Gaza and defeat Hamas, regardless of international opposition, following an attack by Hamas operatives that resulted in casualties and abductions.
The White House is considering how to respond if Israel defies President Biden's warnings against launching a military invasion of Rafah without a plan to protect Palestinian civilians. Congressional Democrats are frustrated with Israel's potential actions and are pushing for a harder line on conditioning U.S. military sales to Israel. The U.S. has set a deadline for Israel to provide assurance on the use of American weapons, and tensions between the two governments have led to calls for new elections in Israel. The situation could complicate passing a package combining aid for Ukraine and Israel, with progressives opposing funding unless conditions for Israel are met.
European leaders visit Kyiv to show support for Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion, while the US and EU announce new sanctions targeting Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urges the US Congress to pass a $60 billion aid package to help defend against Russian aggression, as Russian forces capture the city of Avdiyivka. The Russian defense minister's visit to occupied Ukrainian territory signals continued military operations, while Ukrainian officials plead for ongoing international support.
The United Nations has warned against an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, stating that it could result in a "slaughter" in the region where over 1 million people are sheltering. Israel aims to flush out Hamas militants and free hostages, but the UN aid chief emphasized the lack of safety guarantees and capacity to sustain the humanitarian operation. International talks for a Gaza truce have not yielded a breakthrough, with calls growing for Israel to refrain from the planned assault. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed hope for successful negotiations to avoid devastating consequences, as the humanitarian response in Rafah is described as being in tatters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is determined to proceed with plans to invade the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, despite international alarm over the potential for civilian casualties. The city is home to an estimated 1.4 million Palestinians who have been displaced and are sheltering there. The United States, Israel's main backer, has warned against the plan, and Egypt has fiercely opposed it, warning that it could jeopardize their peace treaty with Israel. International leaders and UN officials have also expressed grave concerns about the humanitarian catastrophe that could result from an invasion of Rafah.
Israeli military leaders allowed a small group of foreign journalists into northern Gaza to witness the extent of their advance as they continue their invasion against Hamas. The Israeli army has fought its way several miles south, reaching the outskirts of Gaza City and establishing control over the northern stretch of Gaza's coastal road. The northern coastline, once a quiet seafront, is now a giant Israeli military camp with wrecked buildings and signs of battle. The Israeli military is moving closer to Gaza City, where bloodier battles are expected as Hamas fighters are believed to have entrenched themselves in a network of underground tunnels. Israel has urged civilians in the northern part of Gaza to head south, offering a four-hour window for safe passage, but the evacuation has been met with challenges and skepticism. France has announced plans to send two military flights with emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza, and tens of thousands of people rallied in the US in support of Palestinians, demanding an end to the siege and an end to US aid to Israel.
Journalists were taken into northern Gaza to witness the extent of the Israeli military's advance in its war against Hamas. Thousands of troops have fought their way several miles south, reaching the outskirts of Gaza City and establishing control over the northern stretch of Gaza's coastal road. The Israeli army is moving closer to Gaza City, where bloodier battles are expected as Hamas fighters are believed to have entrenched themselves in a network of underground tunnels. Meanwhile, thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv, demanding the Israeli government do more to bring home the hostages held in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rebuffed calls for an immediate cease-fire, stating that it would allow Hamas to regroup and repeat its attack on Israel. France announced it would send two military flights with aid to Gaza, and thousands of demonstrators across the U.S. protested Israel's retaliation in Gaza, calling for a cease-fire and an end to the siege.
CNN reports on the latest developments regarding Israel's potential military incursion into Gaza, providing footage filmed near the Israel-Gaza border.
Recent moves by the Chinese government suggest that Beijing is preparing for a war over Taiwan, but a more likely scenario is a less costly takeover through a time-tested party strategy called the united front. The Chinese Communist Party has elevated five provincial party secretaries with experience in the defense industry and established local Defense Mobilization Offices in at least 10 provinces to help the government shift to a wartime footing. The newly enacted Law on Reservists delays the retirement age for reserve officers to 60 from 55.