- Israel intensified its operation in middle and southern Gaza as Gaza's health ministry reported the death of over 21,600 Palestinians since October 7.

- The UN on Saturday warned of the intensification of infectious disease spread in the Gaza Strip and said the volume of humanitarian aid remained woefully inadequate in the enclave.

- Mediator Qatar has reportedly proposed a new deal to end Israel's offensive on the Gaza Strip and formulate a Palestinian consensus government that did not directly involve Hamas.

- Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a new warning to the U.S. on Friday, cautioning against any military escalation and pledging to continue attacks on "Israel-related" commercial ships in the Red Sea.