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Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Monday accused Turkey of "malice," after Ankara submitted a letter signed by 52 countries calling for a halt in arms deliveries to Israel over the war in Gaza.

Israel on Sunday pressed on with its campaigns in Lebanon and Gaza, launching several deadly strikes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited his country's northern border.

Iran's government has proposed tripling its military spending, an official said Tuesday, as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes.

'We drew upon only some of our abilities,' Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi said during a videotaped meeting with his top brass. 'We have the ability to do much more.'

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday proposed a two-day truce in Gaza and limited hostage exchange aimed at securing "a complete ceasefire" after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.

The airstrikes Saturday were retaliation for the barrage of about 200 missiles that Iran launched against Israel on October 1

Israel says it targeted militants; Palestinian officials say most of those killed were women and children

The Biden administration has been preparing for various Mideast scenarios with partners including the Saudis, and has defensive capabilities in the region

Iran reported 2 soldiers were killed, and issued a statement that it has a right to defend itself

Lebanon's information minister called it a war crime and said the journalists were targeted by Israel.

Hashem Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters earlier this month.

Shirel Golan's brother blamed the Israeli government for not treating her for PTSD, saying, 'They are 100% accountable for my sister's death.'

'At this stage, efforts are made to track and intercept the target,' the Israel Defense Forces said on social media.

Lebanese state media said multiple branches of the nonprofit quasi-bank Al-Qard Al-Hassan were hit, including near Beirut's international airport.

The top secret documents detail recent moves at several Israeli air force bases, including the transfer of advanced munitions.

The attempted strike on the Israeli prime minister's home follows a series of Israeli attacks on Gaza, which have resulted in over 50 fatalities.

It was part of a barrage of rockets and drones fired by Hezbollah into northern Israel on Saturday

Ministers started talks on Saturday against a backdrop of escalation in the Middle East and mounting pressure on Ukraine as it faces another winter of fighting.

The militant group confirmed Sinwar's 'martyrdom' and said the hostages will remain held until Israel pulls out of Gaza.

While still on Air Force One, Biden hailed the death of the man Israel blames for the October 7 attack as a "good day", saying it removed a key obstacle to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.

Emergency and aid workers say constant Israeli bombardments have displaced thousands and cut off desperate people from receiving food and supplies