Biden administration officials say new demand, which contradicts earlier positions may be due to lack of coordination with Sinwar; Israel rejects demand insisting it constitutes de facto end of war

Noam Sayag says he can fight back when attacked by pro-Palestinians handing out flags with swastikas outside the Geneva School of Diplomacy but worries for others; Shir worries for her medical degree if a boycott is announced 

Residents described almost constant explosions and gunfire east and northeast of the city, one saying western parts also unsafe amid tank fire; UNICEF warns food supplies, fuel running low as Rafah border crossing into Egypt closed 

Direct hits and multiple fires near Highway 90 and Kiryat Shmona following 35 rocket launches from Lebanon; 10 firefighting teams on site; IDF responds with extensive strikes in southern Lebanon, multiple destroying Hezbollah sites

Overwhelming majority in support of bid is expected including a yay vote or abstaining vote from most European countries to de-facto recognize Palestinian statehood 

Biden ordered review of how credible are Israel's assurances that its use of U.S. weapons does not violate U.S. or international law; Administration also reviewing use of American weapons by 6 other countries involved in armed conflicts