Armed conflicts and attacks
Gaza war
At least 68 Palestinians are killed by Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, with 37 killed in Gaza City. (Al Jazeera) (Reuters)
Israel–Hezbollah conflict
Five people are killed and two others are injured in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon. (Al Jazeera)
International relations
Afghanistan–United States relations
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says that Afghanistan will not cede control of Bagram Air Base to the United States following threats by US president Donald Trump, who warns of consequences if the Taliban does not release control of the base. (AP)
International recognition of Palestine
Australia, Canada, Portugal, and the United Kingdom formally recognise the State of Palestine as a sovereign state, with Canada becoming the first G7 country to do so. (BBC News) (Reuters)