He emphasized the necessity of reducing escalating tensions at this critical juncture to prevent the region from descending into a large-scale conflict, which would have severe repercussions for regional and international peace and security, undermining stability in the area. Abdelatty reiterated his condemnation of the Israeli army's deliberate targeting of UNIFIL forces' sites and equipment in southern Lebanon.

Her advisers say the empathy she has expressed for Palestinians as vice president should not be confused with any willingness to break from U.S. foreign policy toward Israel as a presidential candidate.

A top Hamas political official confirms the death of the group's leader, Yahya Sinwar, and said the militant group would not release more hostages until there is a cease-fire in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas Conflict Live Updates: Hamas officials said that they will not release Israeli hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attack until there is an “end to the aggression on Gaza.” Meanwhile, the United States called on Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah to seize opportunities for change following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration Badr Abdel Aty received Thursday Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to confer over the consecutive developments in the Middle East.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares emphasized the need to bolster current international endeavors aimed at halting escalation in the region and achieving comprehensive calm in Gaza and Lebanon

Sisi cautioned that an all-out war would have severe consequences on the security and prosperity of all nations and peoples in the region

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held meetings in Egypt as part of a broader Middle East tour meant to solidify opposition to Israel.

Araghchi held talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi focusing on efforts to de-escalate Israel's conflicts against Gaza and Lebanon.