On October 20, two of the United States' top envoys to the Middle East held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after weekend violence jeopardized a fragile ceasefire in Gaza.

The U.S. State Department has approved $30 million in funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, it announced on Thursday, urging other countries to support the organization as it delivers aid in war-torn Gaza, despite ongoing controversy surrounding the group.

Deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza sparked widespread condemnation from European leaders and international organizations on Tuesday, leading to urgent calls for a ceasefire and the protection of civilians.

Türkiye on Friday sharply criticized Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, accusing him of making statements full of "disrespect, lies and slander" about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, News.Az reports citing Anadolu Agency.