Israel on High Alert as Tensions Escalate in the Region

As tensions escalate in the region, Israel finds itself on high alert following recent attacks by Hezbollah and threats from Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The security cabinet meeting ends after over four hours, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant discussing the country's next steps in response to the escalating conflict.

David Barnea discusses an updated Israeli proposal with Qatar, Egypt, and the US, in an effort to find a diplomatic resolution to the crisis. However, a Netanyahu aide warns that public critique of the Prime Minister's demands gives Hamas the upper hand in negotiations. After Hezbollah's rocket kills 12 Israeli children, Israel vows a "heavy blow" and politicians call for all-out war, while Tehran warns against further "adventures."

The move comes after the tragic deaths of 12 children and teens in Hezbollah's rocket attack on Majdal Shams in the North, prompting Israel to take swift and decisive action. Turkey's President Erdogan threatens to invade Israel in support of the Palestinians, emphasizing the need for Israel to remain strong in the face of escalating tensions.

Israel denounces Francesca Albanese as "beyond redemption," following her remarks as special rapporteur for the rights situation in the Palestinian territories. Major share indices drop as investors weigh the threat of a wider escalation, with gas stocks suffering losses after a Hezbollah drone attack is believed to be the cause.

After meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, US Vice President expresses lament for the "death of far too many innocent civilians," leading to speculation about the implications of her remarks on Israel-US relations. The situation remains tense as Israel braces for potential conflict spreading in the region, with key players monitoring the situation closely for any further developments.