U.S. Middle East envoy Jared Kushner said that for Gaza to reach its potential, 'it must be fully demilitarized.' Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair said, 'To be free, Gaza must live in peace with its neighbors and with itself'

Iran says it has conveyed conditions include an end to U.S. actions against Tehran and a deal on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as mediators continue efforts between the two sides

Israeli military officials say European countries are withholding components for German-built Israeli warships and denying vessels port access, as the IDF seeks to expand the navy's strategic role