After a Hamas delegation met Russian and Iranian officials in Moscow Thursday, Washington responded with a second round of sanctions against Hamas and IRGC entities.
As the Israeli army announced the expansion Friday evening, Palestinian media and an internet watchdog noted a complete "collapse of connectivity" in communications within Gaza.
Two weeks since the beginning of the conflict, the death toll in Gaza is now above 4,000, Hamas releases two hostages and aid trucks prepare to enter through Rafah. Secretary of State Antony Blinken facing internal pressure at the State Department holds "listening session" with Muslim and Jewish staffers. Check out our full live blog here. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023