Hostage Crisis in Gaza

One hostage held by Hamas in Gaza has been killed by a Hamas terrorist, two female hostages are seriously injured. Hamas forms a committee to investigate. IDF cannot confirm or deny the claims. Defense Minister states 20-35 hostages still alive. Hamas declines new negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire deal. Mediators working to hold summit amidst concerns of an Iranian attack. Story is developing.

Iran's Alleged Role in Gaza Conflict and Saudi-Israeli Relations

Unnamed Saudi official accuses Iran of engineering the war in Gaza to sabotage Saudi-Israeli relations. Saudi Arabia froze relations with Israel after Hamas attacks. Several countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, collaborated with the US and Israel to intercept Iranian attacks.

Middle East Tensions

Saudi Foreign Ministry expresses concern over military escalation in the region following Iranian attack on Israel, calls for restraint and UN Security Council action.