• The Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a vital point for humanitarian aid, has been reopened by the Israeli military, according to the agency responsible for aid distribution in the region. This action restores one of the two crucial entry points for humanitarian assistance that had been closed previously.

• Israel conducted significant airstrikes in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching explosive drones and rockets at Israeli targets. Israel’s defense minister warned of escalating tensions in the border region, foreseeing a potentially volatile summer.

• U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that the U.S. temporarily halted a shipment of bombs to Israel. This action was taken due to concerns that Israel might be on the verge of launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, against U.S. wishes.

• Russia targeted two power plants operated by the private firm DTEK in Ukraine, causing damage to infrastructure. DTEK reported that some facilities were completely destroyed, while others were operating at reduced capacity.

• Italy’s president emphasized that resolving Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cannot involve rewarding aggression. He stressed that peace can only be achieved by restoring Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.