Sullivan calls for Gaza transition, rejects long-term Israeli occupation

"We do not believe that it makes sense for Israel, or is right for Israel, to occupy Gaza, reoccupy Gaza over the long term," Sullivan told journalists in Tel Aviv

"Ultimately the control of Gaza, the administration of Gaza and the security of Gaza has to transition to the Palestinians," he added

Multiple rockets intercepted over central Jerusalem: AFP

Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, said it had fired rockets towards Jerusalem "as a response to the Zionist massacres of civilians".

Paramedics rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised in Jerusalem and nearby Beit Shemesh, the Magen David Adom emergency medical services said.

Gaza ‘integral part’ of Palestinian state: Abbas tells US official

Abbas "emphasized the urgent need to halt the ongoing Israeli aggression, particularly the genocide being carried out these days upon the Palestinian people in Gaza".

Sullivan's visit to the region has also included meetings in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Erdogan says US has ‘historic responsibility’ to ensure Gaza ceasefire

Turkish leader spoke on the telephone with US President in their first talks since October 7, when an unprecedented attack on Israel by Hamas sparked the war

During the telephone call, Erdogan said that "the United States has a historic responsibility to ensure a permanent ceasefire in the region as soon as possible"

Multi-day Israeli raid kills 11 in West Bank: ministry

Israeli troops launched their incursion into the northern city of Jenin and its refugee camp early Tuesday and were still present on Thursday afternoon

More than 280 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank since the war in Gaza erupted on October 7, health officials say

Iran announces visa exemption for Saudi Arabia, 32 other countries

Saudi Foreign Minister seeks British role in Gaza truce in meeting with Cameron

Prince Faisal also highlighted the need for creating conditions for the return of stability and the restoration of "a comprehensive and just peace" in Gaza

They also discussed the developments in the Gaza Strip and the need to ensure that violence does not escalate so as to achieve full protection for civilians

US urges Israel to scale down Gaza offensive

White House said earlier that Sullivan had pushed Israel on the timing of the war after Israel's defense minister told him that the conflict would last several more months

Washington has strongly backed Israel's right to defend itself, but mounting civilian casualties in the Palestinian territory have caused a growing rift between the close allies

Palestinian presidency slams mosque ‘desecration’ by Israel army

"Israeli occupation forces' desecration of a mosque in the Jenin camp is shameful and condemnable behavior," Palestinian presidency spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said

Abu Rudeineh called on the international community and US to "put pressure on Israel to stop its violations against Palestinian people, their property and their sanctities."

Yemen rebels fire missile at cargo ship in Red Sea

No one was hurt in the incident involving the Maersk Gibraltar, which was sailing from Salalah, Oman to Jeddah, the Danish shipping giant said.

Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the attack came after the ship's crew "refused to respond to the calls of the Yemeni naval services."