Pentagon official tells Washington Post destroyers positioned in Persian Gulf and Eastern Mediterranean following high-profile assassinations of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders; Blinken urges 'all parties' to cease escalating actions

Israelis nationwide celebrate assassination of Hamas leader, handing out candies while Israeli government remains silent

Israeli ambassador says decision regrettable after Israel off the guest list for the annual ceremony for victims of Nagasaki nuclear bombing; Mayor Shiro Suzuki says wants to ensure the ceremony takes place in an 'atmosphere of peace.'

Netanyahu and Biden to speak later after White House officials say they expect Iran to attack Israel; Nasrallah says conflict enters new phase open on all fronts; Iran convenes proxies from Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon to discuss revenge for Haniyeh assassination 

IDF spokesman does not comment on assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, but says 'there was no other aerial strike, not a missile and not an Israeli drone, in the entire Middle East that night'; Says of hostages, marking 300th day in captivity: 'Their return is our supreme mission'

A TikTok star performed in Beirut despite senior Hezbollah official's assassination in Dahieh and is facing backlash from the group's media mouthpiece: 'He sang without shock or tribute'; Another newspaper, unaffiliated with Hezbollah, highlighted the dilemma – 'there were two scenes in Lebanon – glowing phone lights versus blood, fire, and destruction'