Live updates between Israel, Gaza and Lebanon: Blinken arrives in Israel to push for a ceasefire

Israeli forces continued intensive operations in the Gaza Strip after Hamas leader and mastermind of the October 7, 2023 attack, Yahya Sinwar, was killed in a firefight with Israeli forces.

The development comes as Israel continues its intensive air and ground campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and considers its response to the recent ballistic missile attack by Iran. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday to restart stalled ceasefire talks and prevent further regional escalation.