Live Updates: Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic summits to discuss Gaza war

4:25 GMT - Saudi Arabia says will host Arab and Islamic summits to discuss Gaza war

Saudi Arabia will host summits of Arab and Islamic nations in coming days to discuss the Israel-Palestine war, Saudi Arabia's investment minister has said.

"We will see, this week, in the next few days Saudi Arabia convening an emergency Arab summit in Riyadh," said Saudi investment minister Khalid Al-Falih, at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore.

"In a few days you will see Saudi Arabia convening an Islamic summit," he said.

4:00 GMT - Rashida Tlaib censured for remarks over Israel war's in Gaza

The US House has voted to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — an extraordinary rebuke.

The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.

Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia pushed the censure measure in response to what he called Tlaib's promotion of antisemitic rhetoric. He said she has "levied unbelievable falsehoods about our greatest ally, Israel, and the attack on October 7."

3:34 GMT - G7's top diplomats discuss what happens after Gaza conflict

G7 foreign ministers have discussed how to revitalise peace efforts in the Middle East and the "day after" in Gaza once the conflict there recedes as they met for a two-day summit in Tokyo.

The subject was brought up during a working dinner, host Japan said in a statement, with the Group of Seven (G7) due to continue talks on Wednesday on the Israel-Palestine crisis, Russia's war in Ukraine and issues related to China.

The statement gave no details of options being discussed if the Hamas is ousted from Gaza as the result of an ongoing Israeli bombardment of the Palestinian enclave.

3:00 GMT - Biden asks Netanyahu for pause as Israel rains down death upon Gaza

US President Joe Biden has said that he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a pause in its war on besieged Gaza during a call on Monday.

A White House spokesperson previously said the two leaders discussed the potential for "tactical pauses" in fighting in Gaza for humanitarian reasons and possible hostage releases during their conversation on Monday.

US Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, emphasised in a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog the importance of protecting civilian lives and respecting international humanitarian law, the White House said in a separate statement.

2:49 GMT - Israeli air strikes target areas in southern Lebanon

Israeli warplanes have launched a series of air strikes on several towns and regions in southern Lebanon, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported.

"The enemy [Israeli] warplanes launched two raids on the outskirts of the towns of Yater and Kafra in Bint Jbeil District," NNA said.

According to an Anadolu Agency correspondent, one of the air strikes in Yater hit a three-story house, causing major damage, but no information was received about any casualties

2:30 GMT - Hamas denies Israel is making major gains in Gaza

Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad, speaking from Beirut, has denied that Israeli forces were making any significant military gains or that they had advanced deep into Gaza City.

"They never give the people the truth," Hamad said. He added that numerous Israeli soldiers were killed on Monday and "many tanks were destroyed."

"The Palestinians fight and fight and fight against Israel, until we end the occupation," said Hamad.

2:15 GMT - US congresswoman says 'Palestinian people are not disposable'

US Rep. Rashida Tlaib became emotional during her speech on the floor of the House of Representatives amid a debate over a resolution seeking to censure her.

Facing her second censure resolution for criticizing Israel, Tlaib, the only Palestinian American member of Congress, emphasized the humanity of the Palestinian people.

"I can't believe we have to say this, but Palestinian people are not disposable," said the congresswoman representing Michigan. "We are human beings just like anyone else."

2:00 GMT - Israel Bonds raises a billion dollars for Israeli government

The US- based Israel Bonds has raised more than one billion dollars for the Israeli government since the start of Israel's war in Gaza, a statement from the organisation said.

Most investments came from US state and municipal governments.

Dani Naveh, president and CEO of Israel Bonds, said the amount was a record high for Israel Bonds, which he said "demonstrates the strong support for Israel of the Jewish communities and Israel's supporters in the United States and around the world."

1:54 GMT - Canada says first nationals evacuated from Gaza

Nearly 60 Canadian nationals, residents and their dependents have been evacuated from Gaza to Egypt through the Rafah border crossing, Canadian officials said.

"The first group of Canadians have left Gaza. Our team of officials has met them on the Egyptian side of the border, providing them with support and care," Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The ministry said 59 Canadians, permanent residents and family members have crossed the Rafah border into Egypt, out of 400 nationals registered with Canada seeking to leave.

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