Admiral Frank Bradley, who gave the order for a second strike on a drug boat, was on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers about the September incident.

His Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas.

The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

An erroneous alert warning of a major Nevada earthquake reached as far as California before being withdrawn.

The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.

The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.