US Official speaking to Axios:

Trump's proposal on Gaza was his idea and he spent at least two months preparing it.

He made the proposal because he could not find any other new ideas regarding Gaza.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer:

Palestinians must be allowed to return to their homes and rebuild Gaza, and we will stand with them for the two-state solution.

UN Human Rights Office:

Any forcible transfer or deportation of persons from occupied territory is strictly prohibited.

Gaza must be rebuilt with full respect for international law and human rights laws.

Putin says that the Germans should stop feeling guilty about what happened during World War 2 and that the current and future generations have nothing to apologize for.

Israeli destruction in Jenin, West Bank continue with demolished houses.

World Food Program announces that more than half a million people have crossed into northern Gaza.

Egypt's foreign minister told the Palestinian prime minister that Palestinians should stay in Gaza while it is rebuilt.

The two officials met hours after Trump announced plans to "control" Gaza, which was widely criticised by Palestinian politicians and Arab states.

A statement from the Egyptian foreign ministry, posted on its Facebook page, said: "Regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the meeting reaffirmed the importance of continuing early reconstruction projects, removing rubble and accelerating the delivery of humanitarian aid - without Palestinians leaving Gaza, especially in light of their attachment to their land and their refusal to leave."

NEW: Jordan's King Abdullah II firmly opposes any attempts to annex land or forcibly displace Palestinians.

His statement comes after U.S. President Trump suggested resettling Palestinians elsewhere and taking control of Gaza—sparking global outrage.

"Settlement expansion must stop. We reject any plans that threaten Palestinian rights," the Jordanian royal court declared on X.

Argentina will also withdraw from the World Health Organization, government spokesperson announces.

The M23 rebels have launched a new offensive in the east of the DRC. According to local sources, the rebels have captured the mining town of Nyabibwe in South Kivu province, about 100km from the capital Bukavu.

NEW: Syria has signed a new agreement with the French shipping group CMA CGM to manage operations at Latakia port, the country’s border authority announced.

German Vice-Chancellor Habeck:

If Europe cannot convince Donald Trump, Europe will have to react as Canada and Mexico are ready to do: with counter-tariffs.

We must not allow ourselves to be pushed around and we must not throw ourselves into the dust in front of Donald Trump. We must act confidently and negotiate.

M23 has seized control of Nyabibwe and is now positioned just a few kilometers from Kalehe. Despite its rapid advances, the group has stated that it has no intention of capturing Bukavu.

The UAE has reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any infringement on the Palestinians’ inalienable rights and any attempts at their displacement. The UAE also emphasized the importance of halting all settlement activities that threaten regional stability.

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Netanyahu met with the US Vice President JD Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz.