Biden justified $100 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and many others with these words:

“I know these conflicts can seem far away, and it’s natural to ask – why does this matter to America? So let me share with you why making sure Israel and Ukraine succeed is vital for America’s national security.”

Of the $100 billion Biden will request from Congress, $60 billion is expected to be allocated to Ukraine, $14 billion to Israel, $14 billion to secure the US-Mexico border, and $7 billion to the Indo-Pacific region to support Taiwan.

Biden last night: ($100 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan)

“It's a smart investment that's going to pay dividends for American security for generations.”

Egypt has begun to restore Rafah crossing and repair the damage caused by the Israeli air strikes.

The Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will be opened from the Egyptian side to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza today.

CBS News/YouGov poll:

53 percent of Democrats believe the U.S. should not send additional weapons and supplies to Israel.

56 percent of Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of the conflict, including 59 percent of people aged 30-44 and 60 percent of people aged 45-64.

61 percent of Democrats further believe Biden should do more to encourage a diplomatic solution.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog pressures British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to influence BBC coverage of Gaza.

"I know that you cannot intervene per se, but..."

Israeli government closes the branch of the Qatari TV channel Al Jazeera in Israel.

Saudi Crown Prince MbS:

We call for a just solution to establish a Palestinian state according to the 1967 borders in a way that achieves security and prosperity for all.

We are pained by the escalating violence that Gaza is witnessing today, the price of which is being paid by civilians.

The deployment of the Egyptian army on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing.

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg says she stands with Gaza.

Turkish Bayraktar TB3 UCAV succesfully completed its Takeoff & Land test.

TB3 is now ready for takeoff.

Hamas demonstrates the use of camouflaged mortars, for example, one of them was buried in the ground.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Safedi:

Our people ask, why is it a war crime to deprive Ukrainians of food and medicine, but not a war crime to deprive Gazans?

Latest Gaza toll:

4,137 killed.
13,300 injured.

The U.S. conducted a high-explosive experiment at a nuclear test site in Nevada hours after Russia revoked a ban on atomic-weapons testing.

#BREAKING Israeli Ambassador to the Russian Federation:

The decision to launch a ground operation in the Gaza Strip has been made.