State department says Israel is still not doing enough to meet certain requirements to avoid potential sanctions ahead of a looming 30-day deadline

Israel’s military says that following an “hostile aircraft infiltration” warning in Masada in southern Israel near the Dead Sea, its air force intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israel from the east. It also claims to have intercepted a separate drone that crossed into Israel from Lebanon this morning.

At least 29 Palestinians were killed early on Tuesday by Israeli airstrikess on Gaza, including on tents housing displaced people. Casualties were recorded in Beit Lahiya, Deir Al-Balah and the town of Al-Zawayda, Reuters reports, citing Palestinian news agency Wafa.

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